Trace minerals are key to improving livestock performance, but what is it about organic trace minerals that makes them more beneficial and why are we still using inorganic trace minerals in livestock feed? Mark Robbins discusses the Blueprint philosophy and how less can actually be more.
Weaning time is a stressful time for both calves and producers. Beef Nutritionist; Sam Strahan discusses what cow-calf producers can do to combat decreased feed intakes and elevated stress hormone levels as calves are weaned or preconditioned.
As we enter into the fall and winter grazing period, grasses and crop residues go from mature to dormant and the protein level of these forages declines. Dr. Dan Dhuyvetter discusses the newest block form that combines CRYSTALYX and distillers grains for increased protein supplementation to help maintain cow body condition as cattle consume low quality forages.
Fetal programming, also known as “developmental programming,” is the concept that the maternal environment during gestation has lasting impacts on the offspring. CRYSTALYX Nutritionist; Jill Larson discusses how your cows and their developing calves might be missing out nutritionally and how you can get with the fetal program.
It’s spring in CRYSTALYX country and that means calving and all the opportunities and concerns that go along with it. In the newest Block Talk Podcast, Mark Robbins, Research and Nutrition Manager for CRYSTALYX, shares his thoughts about the nutrients that are critical for spring calving herds, especially magnesium, because cool, wet springs generally increase the risk of grass tetany.
Progress in livestock nutrition and supplementation has led to advancements that are largely taken for granted today, but were greeted by a fair share of skepticism starting out. In this Block Talk podcast, Jon Albro, the Western Region Sales Manager with CRYSTALYX Brand Supplements, talks about some of the advancements and applications that have had a significant impact.
Spring calving presents some unique nutritional challenges for the beef cow herd. In this Block Talk podcast, Dr. Dan Dhuyvetter, Director of Research and Nutrition Services for CRYSTALYX, talks about the nutritional impact of moving from gestational requirements to lactation requirements.
Wet, sloppy conditions this time of year can make hoof problems worse, softening them up, making them more susceptible to all kinds of trouble. In the latest Block Talk podcast, Jackie Nix, a nutritionist for CRYSTALYX, examines both the biology of a hoof and how good nutrition can have a positive effect on hoof health.
Well, it is winter, and that brings plenty of things to think about for beef producers as they try to maximize their nutrition goals. In this Block Talk podcast, Teri Walsh, a nutritionist for CRYSTALYX, looks at the challenges of winter grazing and supplementation along with some key elements that can help producers determine the economics of a supplement.
Innovation in agriculture is aimed at helping farmers and ranchers do much more than they could before. In the first Block Talk podcast of this new year, Mark Robbins, nutritionist and the research and nutrition services manager for CRYSTALYX, says taking advantage of innovations in nutrition, supplementation and delivery are not just good…they’re essential.
