April 16, 2019
Host Tom Martin talks with Mark Robbins, CRYSTALYX® nutrition expert, about the $1‑1.5 billion fly problem plaguing beef cattle. Learn how horn, face, stable and house flies hurt profits and discover effective supplement strategies today to protect the sustainable grazing herds, and improve herd health.
March 28, 2019
Join host Tom Martin with Dr. Anne Koontz and nutritionist Sam Strahan as they unpack the battle against fescue toxicity. Discover the history of Kentucky‑31 tall fescue, its hard‑winning traits, and cutting‑edge strategies to protect cattle health on millions of grazing acres.
February 14, 2019
Join host Tom Martin and CRYSTALYX nutritionist Jill Larson as they unpack spring‑calving nutrition. From maternal diet’s impact on fetal development to the surge in energy and protein needs for colostrum and lactation, learn how optimal feeding boosts cow health and calf immunity.
January 31, 2019
Tom Martin chats with nutritionist Tim Clark of CRYSTALYX Supplements about boosting ROI in the cow‑calf business during cold months. Learn how self‑fed protein‑carb‑mineral supplements enhance rumen function, improve fiber digestibility, and unlock 10‑15% more forage value for healthier cows and bigger calf crops.
January 4, 2019
Join host Tom Martin and nutritionist Jon Albro of CRYSTALYX® Supplements as they break down beef cow nutrition—how energy and protein needs swing 55%–75% through calving, lactation, and pregnancy, and why seasonal assumptions can miss critical mineral gaps, plus practical feeding tips.
November 27, 2018
Join Tom Martin and CRYSTALYX® research director Mark Robbins as they unpack the vital role of trace minerals in ruminant nutrition. Discover how the rumen works, why absorption in the small intestine matters, and the key differences between inorganic and organic mineral supplements for optimal livestock performance.
November 8, 2018
Join host Tom Martin and Ridley nutritionist Sam Strahan as they unpack the high‑stakes weaning period for beef calves. From separation stress and health risks to low‑stress fence‑line weaning and management tricks, they reveal how to raise healthier calves that thrive in the feedlot and beyond. They also cover vaccination timing, diet transitions, and practical steps producers can implement to...
October 25, 2018
In this episode, Tom Martin chats with Dan Dhuyvetter of CRYSTALYX® about the challenges of fall grazing. As pastures mature and become more fibrous, cattle need extra protein to boost rumen microbes, improve digestion, and maintain weight. Learn practical supplement strategies for a healthier herd.
September 17, 2018
Join Tom Martin and nutritionist Jill Larson as they unpack fetal (developmental) programming—how a cow’s prenatal environment shapes calf health, growth, and lifelong productivity. From Dutch Hunger Winter origins to modern herd management, discover strategies to unlock genetic potential.
March 29, 2018
Spring calving season is here, and CRYSTALYX’s Mark Robbins breaks down the essential nutrients beef herds need. From energy and protein to macro‑minerals, trace minerals, vitamins, and additives, learn how to avoid grass tetany and set up a strong calf crop.
March 14, 2018
Join CRYSTALYX’s Block Talk with sales manager Jon Albro as he explores a decade of tech breakthroughs reshaping livestock nutrition—from smart feed mixers and ionophores to mineral and fly‑control delivery—while tackling the cost skeptics that challenge innovation.
February 26, 2018
Spring calving brings a surge in nutrient demand for beef cows. In this CRYSTALYX podcast, Dan Dhuyvetter breaks down how pre‑calving nutrition fuels fetal growth and why post‑calving lactation spikes energy and protein needs—plus the role of high‑quality supplements.
