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The CRYSTALYX® Brand Supplement
difference begins with extensive research.
To make sure CRYSTALYX® Brand Supplements fit
your needs today and tomorrow, numerous research studies have
been conducted throughout the U.S. Results from the studies
below are available on this Web site.
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The shaded states in this map illustrate recent CRYSTALYX®
Brand Supplements research sites. |
Supplementation Comparison Research
Grazing Management Research
CRYSTALYX® Supplements Effectively
Modify Grazing Distribution
Two years of research from Montana State University Northern
Agricultural Research Center at Havre, Montana.
- 1997 Study - Using low-moisture supplement blocks improved
grass use by 23% on moderate terrain pasture and by 11%
on more difficult terrain
- 1998 Study - Studied how frequently cattle graze all segments
of a pasture when the blocks were placed in difficult terrain
throughout the pasture
Tracking Cow Movements Using GPS
Technology
This study showed that cattle grazed while traveling to and
from the CRYSTALYX® barrels that were made available.
Improving Grazing Distribution
Additional information from the 1997 Montana State University
Study demonstrated that placing cooked molasses supplement
blocks in under-utilized range land can be an important tool
for improving uniformity of grazing by beef cows.
Kansas State University Demonstrates
Enhanced Forage Utilization; University of Florida and Kansas
State University Studies Show an Increase in Phosphorus Bioavailability
with Low-Moisture Block Supplements
With a low-moisture block supplement, digestible fiber intake
can be increased without the negative effects of the starch
found in grain. According to Kansas State University studies,
utilizing CRYSTALYX® Brand Supplements influenced the
effect on intake and digestion of prairie hay by steers. University
of Florida and Kansas State University research showed an
increase in phosphorus bioavailability with low-moisture block
supplements because of their unique cooking process.
CPC Livestock Trials
Three extensive trials on over 1,000 calves showed that pulls
could be drastically reduced and deaths cut substantially
with CRYSTALYX® Brigade® Supplement. Brigade®
helped jump-start stressed calves and contributed significantly
to profit in the bottom line.
Documentation Of Low-Moisture Block Supplementation In Peer Reviewed Journals:
“Effects of concentrated separator by-product (desugared molasses) on intake, ruminal fermentation, digestion, and microbial efficiency in beef steers fed grass hay.”1 S. M. Shellito2, M. A. Ward3, G. P. Lardy, M. L. Bauer and J. S. CatonDepartment of Animal and Range Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo 58105
“Effects of cooked molasses blocks and fermentation extract or brown seaweed meal inclusion on intake, digestion, and microbial efficiency in steers fed low-quality hay” J. L. Leupp, J. S. Caton,2 S. A. Soto-Navarro,3 and G. P. Lardy, Department of Animal and Ranges Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo.  download the PDF.
“Effects of strategically placed low-moisture block supplement and salt on individual cattle grazing patterns.” Derek Bailey 1, Harv VanWagoner 2, Robin Weinmeister 2 and Delyn Jensen 2. 1Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Las Cruces, NM; 2Northern Agricultural Research Center, Havre, MT. Abstr., Ann. Mtg. Soc. Range Manage. Vancouver, BC, Feb., 2006. download the PDF
“Use of strategic supplement placement and herding to extend cattle grazing in mountainous terrain: A demonstration.” Dennis Froeming 1, Derek Bailey 2, Christina Black 2, Robert Welling 3, Wayne Butts 4, David Voldseth 5, Errol Galt 6 and Craig Hereim 7. 1Rangeland Consultant, Bozeman, MT; 2Department of Animal and Range Sciences, Las Cruces, NM; 3Ridley Block Operations, Vaughn, MT; 4US Forest Service, Harlowton, MT; 5TG Ranch, Martinsdale, MT; 671 Ranch, Martinsdale, MT; 7Hereim Ranch, Martinsdale, MT. Abstr., Ann. Mtg. Soc. Range Manage. Vancouver, BC, Feb., 2006. download the PDF
“Modification of Cattle Grazing Distribution with Dehydrated Molasses
Supplement”, Derek W. Bailey and G. Robert Welling, Journal of
Range Management, November, 1999, 52: 575-582. Available courtesy of the Journal of Range Management, download the PDF.
"Effects of Base Ingredient in Cooked Molasses Blocks
On Intake and Digestion of Prairie Hay by Beef Steers",
R.H. Greenwood, E.C. Titgemeyer, and J. S. Drouillard, Journal
of Animal Science 2000, 78:167 - 172. This article shows there
is very little difference between cane molasses, beet molasses
or concentrated separator byproduct (CSB) on the efficacy
of cooked molasses blocks on low quality forages.
"Cattle Use of Foothills Rangeland Near Dehydrated Molasses Supplement",
Derek W. Bailey, G. Robert Welling and Eric T. Miller, Journal of Range
Management, July, 2001, 54:338-347. Available courtesy of the Journal of Range Management, download the PDF.
"Comparison of Low-Moisture Molasses Blocks and Loose Dry Mineral
Mixes As Delivery Systems for Supplementing Trace Minerals to Rangeland
Cattle." Bailey, D.W. and G.R. Welling. 2002. Abstr., Ann. Mtg.
Soc. Range Manage. Kansas City, MO, Feb., 2002.
"Modifying Livestock Grazing Distribution by Strategic Placement
of Cooked Molasses Supplements." Bailey, D.W. and G.R. Welling.
1998. Abstr., J. Anim. Sci. 76 (Suppl. 1):191.
"Wind Affects Low-Moisture Molasses Supplement Consumption in
Cold Weather." Bailey, D.W., E.T. Miller, G.R. Welling. 2000,
Abstr., Soc. Range Manage. Ann. Mtg., Boise, ID.
"Cattle Use of Foothill Rangeland Near Dehydrated Molasses Supplement."
Bailey, D.W., E.T. Miller, G.R. Welling. 2000, Abstr., Soc. Range Manage.
Ann. Mtg., Boise, ID.
"Understanding Livestock Behavior To Protect Riparian Areas."
Bailey, D.W. 2002, Abstr., Soc. Range Manage. Kansas City, MO.
Other Pertinent Research
“Mechanisms That Result in Large Herbivore Grazing Distribution Patterns”, Derek W. Bailey, Journal of
Range Management, September, 1996, 49: 386-400. Available courtesy of the Journal of Range Management, download the PDF.
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