April 14, 2020
In this episode, Tom Martin chats with nutritionist Jon Albro of CRYSTALYX® about the hidden cost of flies on cattle. Learn how horn and stable flies can cost the industry billions, the tell‑tale animal behaviors that signal an infestation, and practical steps producers can take.
March 17, 2020
Tom Martin chats with Mark Robbins, Director of Research at CRYSTALYX®, about spring’s hidden danger for cow‑calf herds—grass tetany. Learn how fast‑growing cool‑season grasses can deplete magnesium, the symptoms, and practical nutrition strategies to protect your cattle.
March 4, 2020
In this Block Talk episode, host Tom Martin sits down with dairy nutritionist Tim Clark of CRYSTALYX to unpack the dairy production cycle and why nutrition matters. Learn how TMR feeds, transition‑phase supplements, and strategies combat calving‑related disorders like ketosis, milk fever, and uterine infections.
February 6, 2020
Tom Martin chats with Alltech’s Dr. Anne Koontz and CRYSTALYX nutritionist Sam Strahan about the tough reality of cold‑weather calving. Learn why producers breed early, how peak forage and nutrition drive lactation, breeding cycles, and hitting target weaning weights despite winter chill.
January 3, 2020
Join host Tom Martin and Ridley nutritionist Jill Peine as they unpack third‑trimester cow nutrition amid a year of extreme weather. From water‑logged pastures to drought‑driven hay shortages, learn why forage testing and smart protein supplementation are vital for maintaining herd health and profit.
November 20, 2019
Join Tom Martin and nutritionist Jon Albro as they break down the CRYSTALYX Blueprint® program—organic trace minerals like copper, zinc, manganese, and cobalt replacing inorganic sulfates. Learn how this bio‑available, cost‑effective strategy boosts forage utilization and beef cattle health.
October 29, 2019
In this episode Tom and Mark dive into Alltech’s Blueprint™ line—an all‑organic trace mineral program powered by Bioplex® that eliminates inorganic minerals. Learn how the 2‑year‑old formula drives 150% growth, boosts animal performance, and stands apart from competitor feeds.
September 17, 2019
Join Tom Martin and CRYSTALYX® nutritionist Tim Clark as they break down fall‑winter supplement strategies. Learn why protein boosts low‑quality forage, improves rumen efficiency, supports body condition, and fuels better reproductive performance—essential tips for every livestock manager.
August 12, 2019
Join host Tom and nutritionist Sam Strahan of CRYSTALYX® Supplements as they unpack early weaning—what it means, why producers opt for it, and the nutritional hurdles calves face. Learn how forage shortages, cow nutrition, and strategic weaning can boost herd health and profitability.
July 10, 2019
Tom Martin chats with nutritionist Jill Larson of CRYSTALYX Supplements about how beef cattle master thermoregulation—from Texas heat to Minnesota chill. Learn why temperature control matters for herd health, productivity, and profit, and the role of diet, coat, shelter, and acclimation.
June 17, 2019
Host Tom Martin chats with nutritionist Jon Albro of CRYSTALYX about summer mineral programs for beef cattle. Learn why phosphorus— a key macromineral— fuels bone growth, energy (ATP), protein and glucose metabolism, and how to keep herds thriving on summer pastures.
May 20, 2019
Tom Martin sits down with nutritionist Tim Clark of CRYSTALYX® Supplements to unpack why steady nutrient intake matters for beef and dairy cattle. Learn how daily vitamins and minerals are managed, the art of balancing diets using average feed intake, and the cost‑environment trade‑offs of over‑fortifying.
