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HAVRE, Montana —If CRYSTALYX® can attract cattle to better graze under-used pasture land, how does a loose dry mineral compare to CRYSTALYX®?
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Forage testing is the foundation for cost-effective winter feeding, which accounts for up to 30% of yearly costs. For $15, you can ensure your hay meets cattle needs and avoid overpaying for supplements.
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Facing drought? Boost cattle resilience with smart feeding: use CRYSTALYX® low‑moisture protein blocks to lift forage digestibility, supply trace minerals and vitamin A, and steer herd movement. Pair with controlled consumption, limited grazing, careful culling and early weaning for a cost‑effective, productive herd.
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A new U.S. SCC limit (400,000) aligns with global standards, making mastitis control crucial—especially in hot months. CRYSTALYX® Dairy formulas now pack organic SEL‑PLEX® selenium, plus copper, zinc, vitamins A & E, delivering powerful antioxidants to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and protect udder health during the dry and transition periods.
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CRYSTALYX® low‑moisture blocks (LMB) deliver a steady <1 lb/day supplement for grazing beef cattle, but heat can soften them and boost intake. Learn essential storage tips, shade‑placement tricks, and stocking‑rate guidelines to keep blocks hard, ensure proper consumption, and maintain herd health during scorching summer pastures.
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Discover how targeted rumenocentesis in periparturient (3‑20 DIM) and peak‑lactation cows pinpoints sub‑acute ruminal acidosis. Learn why rapid diet shifts and excess concentrates threaten fresh cows, and why microbes and papillae need 3‑6 weeks to adapt to high‑energy rations.
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Ranchers in South Dakota put CRYSTAL‑PHOS® to the test against pricey dry mineral. Over a 10‑week summer trial, 1,308 cattle averaged 1.8 oz/head/day of CRYSTAL‑PHOS®, costing just 4.7 ¢/head/day—continuous, waste‑free, palatable and weather‑proof. The results prove it’s a cheaper, smarter summer supplement.
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A massive USDA study of 3,902 cows in 411 U.S. operations found zinc deficiency in 94 % of animals and copper deficiency in 42 %—with one‑in‑four herds harboring severely zinc‑deficient cattle. Even farms already using supplements often miss the mark, highlighting the need for regular mineral testing and bioavailable, palatable products like CRYSTALYX® to protect growth, reproduction and immunity.
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oost livestock health with Alltech’s Bioplex® organic trace minerals—21 years of research delivering copper, manganese, cobalt and zinc in a plant‑like, highly bioavailable form. Paired with Actigen®, a nutrigenomics‑driven solution that enhances gut health and nutrient use, these trademarks help animals achieve rapid growth, reproductive excellence, and optimal performance.
