CRYSTALYX® Testimonials

Mineral-lyx®

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CRYSTALYX® Mineral-lyx® is a unique, nutrient-dense, palatable, free-choice mineral supplement designed to complement the mineral composition of grass or legume forages.

Features/Benefits

• Vitamins and Minerals
  Vitamin and mineral supplementation impacts forage digestion by rumen microorganisms, as well as metabolism and productivity of the animal.
  Extra phosphorus
  High trace minerals
  Vitamins A, D and E
• High Energy
  No non-nutritive binders or fillers
• Flexibility
  Grass or legume forages Pasture or stored forages
• Trace Mineral Fortification
  Mineral-lyx® is highly fortified with trace minerals that are key components of nutrient metabolism systems and disease resistance.

A consistent calf crop is key to Darrell Gittings. The junior college agricultural business instructor and livestock show judge also owns a registered Angus herd and club calf operation. "It's important to get a consistent group of animals that you can market," says the Lennox, Iowa, producer.

For the last two years, CRYSTALYX^® has helped Gittings accomplish that goal. He feeds Mineral-lyx^® in the summer and fall, then switches to the Natural-27™ block for the winter. It's paid off for him in terms of exceptional breed-back; he's seen cows cycle back within two to three weeks.

Using consumption as an indicator, Gittings has found that the cows will tell him when they need more nutrition. He will supplement the younger cattle with a grain mix as needed. "I try to keep the cows in good shape through peak lactation. CRYSTALYX^® helps keep the cows in better shape and milk production up," he says.

Another advantage Gittings has seen is labor savings. "Feeding CRYSTALYX^® is so convenient. That really helps out with management when you have a full-time job."

"The CRYSTALYX^® barrels are key to my management program," he adds. He hasn't seen the cows consuming the CRYSTALYX^® supplement like candy, which has happened with other programs he's tried. "With the Mineral-lyx^® I don't have to worry about constantly filling the mineral feeders and worrying about the amount that gets wasted every year."

He concludes: "The CRYSTALYX^® program has worked well for my operation and has allowed me to feel comfortable about my herd management and the nutrition needs of my cattle operations."