The importance of minerals, trace elements, and vitamins in every living function has been long understood. There are fifteen essential macro minerals and trace elements that are ‘required for life’ and vital for animal performance. On this basis alone, supplementation can be crucial. The agricultural sector has taken huge strides forward in precisely meeting biological […]
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May
May
Crystalyx Garlyx is the natural way to prevent summer mastitis cases this summer, containing concentrated garlic 5 x more potent than pure dried garlic.
12
Apr
Apr
Although the annual rate of hypomagnesaemia (AKA grass staggers or tetany) in UK dairy cows is less then 1%, one third of those affected cows will die. Clinical low blood magnesium cases remains one of the very few veterinary emergencies on farms, but are the tip of the iceberg. The rest of the group may […]
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Apr
Apr
Uncontrollable challenge is the norm for dairy farmers. Feed price volatility, unpredictable and sometimes extreme weather, tightening environmental requirements, and subsidy changes – to name a few. The Crystalyx range of cattle licks offers a cost-effective, all-weather and production-enhancing approach to supplementation. For one challenge taken control of. The Crystalyx range of low moisture […]
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Mar
Mar
Maintaining body condition in ewes from pre-tupping and in the run-up to lambing is vital for reproduction. Feed blocks for sheep are becoming increasingly commonplace for achieving this effectively, and there’s a good reason why. We visit some sheep production systems in Ireland to see how the Crystalyx Extra High Energy feed blocks for sheep […]
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Feb
Feb
Feeding free-access feed licks during the dry period elevates cow fertility and milk yields in early lactation on high-performing Pembrokeshire dairy herd. Since using Crystalyx Transition 100, some cows are producing north of 40 litres a day within 10 days of calving. Mark and Caroline Davies farm 235-acres of grassland and milk 250 pedigree Holstein Friesian […]
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Oct
Oct
For the Bown family, complexity and high-costs are not a necessity for milking some of the best cows in the UK. Instead, a simple approach with cattle mineral licks helps to deliver exceptional results from high-production genetics. Richard and Dawn Bown along with their son, Daniel, and daughter, Hannah, farm in Hanley Castle near Worcester. […]
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Aug
Aug
With growing forage and buying feed one of the biggest influencers on overall performance and profitability, feeding livestock efficiently is high on the agenda for any beef, dairy or sheep farm. According to AHDB figures: Store beef: Over 21% of variable costs came from feed and forage on average in 2023 Finishing beef: Over 22% […]
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Jul
Jul
Summer mastitis predominantly occurs during the warm summer months with cattle out at pasture. The disease changes little over the years, affecting the same farms year after year and often just certain fields on those farms. The disease affects non-lactating cows, but can also affect replacement heifers, leading to devastating consequences. Very few affected quarters […]
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Oct
Oct
Feeding calves – whether beef calves or replacement dairy heifers – is complex and costly. No matter how fine-tuned the system, there’s always opportunity to optimise… Nutrition and housing are the two major impactors on calf performance. Calves need a clean and comfortable environment as well as a consistent and correct nutritional programme to grow […]
