Testimonials

"Fescue-lyx has really helped us overcome our fescue toxicity problem."

Dale Carter, who milks 150 cows on intensive rotational grazing in Missouri, credits six years of using Fescue‑lyx™ and Close‑up™ Formula for turning his fescue‑toxicity woes around. The products cut retained placentas, curb milk fever and deliver consistent, high‑quality results.

Dale Carter

Mountain Grove, MO

"We had fewer displaced abomasums and fresh cow ketosis."

Dairy farmers Ben and Michael Hughs in Pickett, WI credit CRYSTALYX® for healthier transition and dry cows, fewer ketosis cases, and stronger embryo results. Using the formula in BioBarrel® blocks, their 300‑cow herd feeds efficiently—even in crowded pens—and they’re eager to recommend it to others.

Ben & Micheal Hughs

Pickett, WI

"The Close-up™ Formula is a big boost in controlling my milk fevers."

Chad Wienke’s family farms 225 cows near Adrian, MN, and turned to DAIRY‑LYX® and Close‑up™ Formula to tackle summer heat stress. The supplements boosted butterfat back to 3.5 % and helped control milk fever in dry cows—so now they’re used year‑round.

Chad Wieneke

Adrian, MN

"Having the barrels gives us consistency in the rations."

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Daryl Woldt

Brillion, WI

"I know all the animals are getting the nutrients they need."

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Bruce Vande Hey

Brillion, WI

"CRYSTALYX gives us the confidence that all the cows are getting what they need."

At Wisconsin’s Biese Farm, Dan and Robert Biese milk 185 cows with confidence thanks to Ridley’s CRYSTALYX Dry Cow Formula, Brigade Stress‑Fighting Formula, and Buffer‑lyx. These products stabilize silage, boost intake, protect fresh cows from ketosis, and keep milk production consistent year‑round.

Dan & Robert Biese

Brillion, WI

"These supplements are a safety net."

Rabin Dairy’s 300‑cow herd was plagued by milk fever and ketosis despite extra forages and other products. After switching to CRYSTALYX ® Dry Cow™ Formula, symptoms dropped in just two weeks; a brief shortage saw them rebound, and the supplement quickly restored herd health. Dwight Raber now calls CRYSTALYX a “safety net” that lets each cow meet its own needs.

Dwight Raber

Louisville, OH

"I use CRYSTALYX Dry Cow Formula because it works!"

Meet Rick Salber of Marathon, WI – Larsen Coop’s longest‑standing CRYSTALYX® customer since 1988. Managing 65 cows, he relies on Dry Cow Formula™ and Replacement Heifer Formula™ for easy, waste‑free mineral delivery, especially during busy summer months, keeping his herd healthy and productive.

Rick Salber

Marathon, WI

"It's an economical and convenient way to feed the dry cows and heifers."

Paul and Sara Fischer milk 60 cows and raise every calf with Brigade® and Dry Cow™ Formula. Using the CRYSTALYX® program they’ve seen rapid growth, earlier first‑calving (22‑23 mo), cleaner coats and far fewer vet visits—thanks to low‑antibiotic, low‑input feeding and better mineral management.

Paul & Sara Fischer

Medford, WI

"Buffer-lyx does some amazing things in the summer."

Level Acres Dairy in Hartford, WI, with 180 cows, swears by the five‑year combo of Transition Stress™ Formula and Buffer‑lyx®. Owner Jim Webber reports fewer ketosis cases, steadier milk peaks, lower vet bills and a strong positive TCI. In summer, Buffer‑lyx® keeps butterfat up, while the BioBarrel® makes feeding easy and hassle‑free.

Jim Becker & Jim Webber

Hartford, WI

"There has been a 90% reduction in ketosis and less visits from the vet."

Ken Wilson of Hammond, NY swapped to CRYSTALYX® formulas and saw a 90% drop in ketosis, a cut‑in‑cull rate from 26% to 17%, and $35 K saved—delivering a 3:1 ROI while boosting milk production and lowering vet visits.

Ken Wilson

Hammond, NY

"The cows clean well and take off milking."

Larry Wilterdink runs an 80‑cow family dairy with Barb Grzywinski of Adell Cooperative, relying on CRYSTALYX® Dry Cow Formula for a decade. The mineral‑vitamin block saves time, eliminates waste, and boosts cow health—especially for fresh, dry cows—while fitting seamlessly into their simple corn‑silage‑haylage TMR.

Larry Wilterdink