Proper nutrition at calving and early lactation is key to herd productivity. From supporting body condition to improving breed-back rates, the right supplementation can make all the difference. Learn how to keep your cows in peak condition during this critical stage.
The time is now
Understanding the timing of the cattle cycle is crucial for effective nutrition and herd management. The decisions you make today will shape your profitability in the years ahead.
The gift that keeps on giving
Support successful fetal programming and set your calves up for stronger growth and lasting performance.
Changes for the better
As the leader in the self-fed supplement business, we use constant research and development to improve the CRYSTALYX brand, to better serve our customers and support the performance they want out of their cattle.
Beat the Summer Heat with Blueprint® Shade
As we wrap up July, the hottest temperatures of the summer are upon us or directly ahead of us. This is a tough time for all creatures, but it is especially detrimental to your cattle, which can be challenged by heat stress
You Won't Regret It
Many factors come into play when it comes to pregnancy rates and breed-backs. Bull breeding soundness, semen quality, cow body condition — the list goes on and on. Jill Peine discusses supplemental nutrition that can help avoid the regret of not supplementing.
Are You Tracking Your Calving Distribution?
What was your average weaning weight last year? What was your conception rate? How many calves made it to weaning? These all impact your paycheck, so they are usually top of mind as well.
But calving distribution? What is that? Why track it? Can you improve it, and if so, what does that improvement pay you?
Shutting the gate on 2023
As we close out another year, let’s reflect on it and look ahead to what the new year is projected to bring.
The magic of CRYSTALYX® explained
In 2027, CRYSTALYX® will celebrate its 50th birthday. While the look and feeding characteristics of this Generation-X supplement have stayed the same, our understanding of how it works has changed greatly over the years.
Three ways to alleviate stress this fall with CRYSTALYX ®
Jill Peine outlines three ways that Brigade® and Battalion® can help during the stressful times of weaning, shipping, grouping or breeding.
