Missouri rancher Allen Schwery swears by CRYSTALYX® supplements: Fescue‑lyx® wiped out foot‑rot and pink‑eye, Hi‑Mag Fescue‑lyx® boosted spring grazing, and Rolyx® curbed flies. Pasture use surged, calf treatments dropped to just a handful, and profits rose—proof that the long‑term gains outweigh the upfront cost.
Allen Schwery
Osborn, MO
David Cameron treats his 54,000‑acre Dana Ranch cows as “grass harvesters,” using CRYSTALYX® mineral barrels to lure them onto steep, under‑utilized pastures. Trials showed a 23 % boost on moderate slopes and 11 % on tough terrain—cutting hay costs and maximizing land use.
David Cameron
Cascade, MT
Montana rancher David Maichel faces a Forest Service push to cut grazing days on a 100,000‑acre allotment. By spreading CRYSTALYX® supplement in underused mountain pastures, he’s luring cattle to new forage, boosting utilization and protecting his herd’s grazing rights. Discover how this simple tool helps ranchers balance land stewardship with regulatory pressure.
David Maichel
Harrison, MT
<p>For Chris Patchell, the payoff from using CRYSTALYX<sup>®</sup> is better calf health and faster growth.<br> <br> The Tara, Ontario, cattle producer includes <a href="/products/mineral-lyx/" title="Mineral-lyx<sup>®</sup>">Mineral-lyx<sup>®</sup></a> with the calf creep feed program. From about 1 month of age to 4 to 6 months, the calves have access to Mineral-lyx<sup>®</sup>. She p
Chris Patchell
Ontario, Canada
Byron Dehaai’s Holstein steers fed CRYSTALYX® Meta‑Bolyx™ all the way to finish gained 20‑40 lb more, ate consistently, showed less bloat and acidosis, and were ready about two weeks sooner. The result? healthier cattle, higher efficiency and bigger profits.
Byron Dehaai
Platte, SD
Veteran sheepman Arnold Ahrens swears by Sheep‑lyx™ after his 75 ewes produced 13 flawless sets of triplets—no pregnancy disease and a jump from “B‑cup” to “D‑cup” milk yields. He credits the high‑energy mineral blend for healthier ewes, bigger lambs and the convenience of barrel feeding.
Arnold Ahrens
Sulphur Springs, AR
CRYSTALYX® Beef‑lyx® is a game‑changer for beef producers short on labor. Bane Robertson, a Kentucky cattle farmer, says the feed‑block works without daily handling, calms his herd, and boosts weight—making sales smoother and more profitable.
Bane Robertson
Paris, KY
Darrell Gittings, a junior‑college ag instructor and Angus herd owner, swears by CRYSTALYX ® for a reliable calf crop. By feeding Mineral‑lyx® in summer/fall and switching to Natural‑block for winter, he’s seen cows cycle back in 2‑3 weeks, boosted milk production, and major labor savings—all with hassle‑free, waste‑free supplementation.
Darrell Gittings
Lennox, IA
Teen champion Breann Pritchard of Crowley, TX credits her string of grand‑champion heifers and steers to a winning combo: good genetics, hard work, luck…and Brigade® Stress‑Fighting Formula. This high‑energy, electrolyte‑rich supplement fuels calves from arrival to show‑day, offering effortless, free‑choice nutrition that keeps them healthy, hungry and ready to win.
Breann Pritchard
Crowley, TX
<p>Dan Wendt is a registered Santa Gertrudis breeder from Bay City, Texas. He has been raising them since the 1950's, always with a commitment to sound management principles, including maximizing supplementation. He has become a big fan of <a href="/products/crystal-phos-8/" title="Crystal-Phos<sup>®</sup>">CRYSTAL-PHOS<sup>®</sup></a>, a CRYSTALYX<sup>®</sup> mineral supplement that i
Dan & Mary Jane Wendt
Bay City, TX
<p>The old saying goes "Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it." David Peterson decided to do something about it.<br> <br> Peterson is a cow/calf producer from Thief River Falls, Minnesota, which is in northern Minnesota, just 100 miles from the Canadian border. Winters in Thief River Falls can be very cold. Peterson, who in addition to raising cattle, works a pre-dawn
David Peterson
Thief River Falls, MN
Bob Lee’s 1,200‑acre ranch struggled until he paired a gravity‑fed water system with CRYSTALYX® BGF‑30 barrels to guide cattle across the pasture. The simple marker boosted grazing time, herd condition and wildlife health—earning a national stewardship award and proving low‑cost, sustainable range management works.
Bob Lee
Judith Gap, MT
