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Crystalyx Brand
Supplements |
Other Big Blocks |
| Description |
Hard, crystallized brand of
proteins, vitamins, minerals and trace minerals |
Maintain form through reaction with
water, chemical hardeners and clay binders |
| Manufacturing Process |
Time and temperature controlled
cooking under vacuum to protect nutrients |
Chemical reactions similar to
concrete, may result in nutrient loss |
| Complete Product Line |
A complete family of formulations to
fit virtually all feeding situations |
Product line usually limited to one
or two all-purpose products |
| Moisture Content |
only 2-4% moisture |
Most contain 25-30% water - up to
600 lb. per ton |
| Consumption |
Dissolves slowly as licked,
self-limiting, cannot be over-consumed |
Hardeners or chemicals used to limit
intake, variable consumption levels |
| Feed Waste |
No waste, windproof, waterproof,
cannot be trampled |
Cattle can bite off chunks, blocks
may be broken and trampled |
| Packaging |
Returnable, easy-to-handle, steel
half-barrel can be moved from pasture to pasture |
Cardboard or plastic containers must
be disposed, adding considerable cost to product |
| Availability |
Distributed throughout the U.S. and
Canada through a network of experienced dealers |
Usually limited regional
distribution |
| Supplier |
Over 20 years experience, extensive
product research |
Usually limited product research |
The
Continuous Nutrient Delivery System™
