CRYSTALYX® Block Talk

Crystalyx

Looking for timely information to help you manage your livestock operation? Welcome to the Block Talk Podcast brought to you by CRYSTALYX® Brand Supplements. It all adds up to Results by the Barrel.

  • 17 minutes 2 seconds
    Spring has sprung

    The temperatures are getting warmer, the days are longer, and the grass is greening up. Brayden Hawkins and Harrison Smith discuss the spring mineral needs of cattle, cattle markets, and fly control.

    29 March 2024, 3:32 pm
  • 26 minutes 15 seconds
    The evolution of CRYSTALYX®

    CRYSTALYX® is approaching 50 years since its inception. Mark Robbins and Jon Albro each bring over 25 years of experience working with CRYSTALYX® to this discussion, in this episode they reflect on the brand’s rich history and how it’s evolved.

    22 December 2023, 3:21 pm
  • 13 minutes 21 seconds
    How to estimate ROI and time savings with CRYSTALYX®

    Ryan Bapst and Brayden Hawkins discuss how much CRYSTALYX® supplements can earn and taking efficiency a step further with the BioBarrel®.

    1 December 2023, 4:43 pm
  • 15 minutes 4 seconds
    Alleviate weaning stress with CRYSTALYX®

    Jill Peine and Reed VanDriesten discuss the different ways that stress can impact weaned calves and the solutions CRYSTALYX® offers that can help.

    10 October 2023, 8:04 pm
  • 20 minutes 6 seconds
    Does Crystalyx Pencil Out? Part 4

    Jon Albro and Jill Peine wrap up our latest series by discussing the economics of self-fed supplements and the cost of not supplementing.

    8 September 2023, 2:55 pm
  • 18 minutes 53 seconds
    Does Crystalyx Pencil Out? Part Three

    Mark Robbins and Ryan Bapst discuss utilizing CRYSTALYX to influence grazing distribution and promote optimal herd health.

    9 August 2023, 8:35 pm
  • 25 minutes 59 seconds
    Does Crystalyx Pencil Out? Part Two.

    Mark Robbins and Harrison Smith discuss the benefits of a summer mineral programand how to lay the foundation for reproductive success in an operation.

    24 July 2023, 7:22 pm
  • 22 minutes 32 seconds
    Does Crystalyx Pencil Out?

    Brayden Hawkins and Jon Albro kick off the new podcast series where we ask thequestion, “Does Crystalyx Pencil Out?”. In this episode Brayden and Jon discuss reproductiveefficiency and the opportunities and challenges associated with supplementing beef cattle intoday’s economic environment.

    2 June 2023, 4:21 pm
  • 4 minutes 30 seconds
    Fly Control in the Canadian Marketplace

    Fly control is always a hot topic when spring finally arrives in Canada. We discuss the negative impact that flies can have on an operation and the options available to combat the problem.

    2 May 2023, 6:31 pm
  • 7 minutes 47 seconds
    Steps to a Successful Embryo Transfer

    Mineral and vitamin deficiency can really be detrimental to reproductive success forcattle. In this podcast we discuss why that is, and how a good nutrition program can help bridgethe gap.

    6 April 2023, 8:28 pm
  • 9 minutes 8 seconds
    What’s the difference between inorganic and organic trace minerals?

    Producers know that minerals are important for supplementation for cattle that are grazing grass, but the main difference in mineral types are generally not well-known by the producers. Let’s dive into the differences and why the differences should matter to producers and their cattle.

    20 January 2023, 8:29 pm
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