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effective part of a cattle nutrition program:
- Improved forage utilization
- More control over grazing patterns
- Improved body condition
- Enhanced reproductive and growth performance
- Low cost per-head, per-day supplementation
Why Supplement?
Short-changing cows on nutrition can be costly. Nutrient value
of forage and grasses can vary greatly with the season and
maturity of various forages. Forage and grass from range or
pastures often times cannot provide enough protein, minerals,
vitamins and trace minerals. Many of today's genetically advanced
cattle, bred for a value-based market, often have nutrient
requirements far beyond what forages alone can provide.
CRYSTALYX® Supplements create an improved environment to support the growth of rumen microbes. Forages and key nutrients are more thoroughly digested and utilized by the animal.
Continuous Nutrient Availability
CRYSTALYX® Supplements are good insurance that required
nutrients are continuously available 24/7 to your cows as they
are needed.
Your cattle consume essential nutrients, simply by licking the
highly palatable surface that softens once exposed to the
environment. CRYSTALYX® cannot be bitten, chewed or over-consumed
due to the naturally self-limiting nature of the product.
Typically, a mature cow will consume one-half to one pound of
supplement per-day, depending on size and weight of cattle
and type of forages available. One 250-pound barrel fed free-choice
for every 20 to 30 head of cattle is recommended.
Key Benefits of CRYSTALYX®
- controlled, limited consumption
- windproof and waterproof
- can't be trampled into the ground like range cake and/or
cubes
- won't blow away like dry minerals
The Steel Barrel
- environmentally-friendly
- easy to handle and durable
- saves time and labor
- reduces expense of special feeding equipment
BioBarrel™
- Single-Trip Container (STC®) eliminates cleanup and disposal issues.
- Lighter than steel containers, yet won't blow around like empty plastic containers.
- Environmentally friendly degrades naturally.
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CRYSTALYX® Brand Supplements |
Other Supplement Blocks |
| Description |
Low-moisture, nutrient
dense blend of proteins, vitamins, minerals and
trace minerals |
Maintain form through
reaction with water, chemical hardeners and clay
binders |
| Manufacturing Process |
Time and temperature
controlled cooking to protect nutrients |
Chemical reactions
similar to concrete may result in nutrient loss |
| Complete Product
Line |
A complete family
of formulations to fit virtually all feeding situations |
Product line is usually
limited to one or two all-purpose products |
| Moisture Content |
Only 2-5% moisture |
Normally contains
25-30% water - up to 600 lb per ton |
| Consumption |
Dissolves slowly as
licked, self-limiting, cannot be over-consumed |
Hardeners or chemicals
used to limit intake, variable consumption levels |
| Feed Waste |
No waste, windproof,
waterproof, cannot be trampled |
Cattle can bite off
chunks, blocks may be broken and trampled |
| Packaging |
Returnable, easy-to-handle,
steel half-barrel can be moved from pasture to pasture. The BioBarrel™ Single Trip Container (STC®) biodegrades in the pasture. |
Some non-returnable
plastic containers are not as durable as steel and require collection and disposal. |
| Availability |
Distributed throughout
U.S. and Canada through a network of experienced
dealers |
Usually limited regional
distribution |
| Supplier |
Over 25 years experience,
extensive product research |
Product research usually
limited |
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