Crystalyx High Energy Supplements

Crystalyx: Backed by Science, Trusted by Farmers

Crystalyx supplies a high energy form of supplementation to the main forage diets of cows, beef, sheep, goats, and deer in a very palatable form.

For over 25 years, Crystalyx has been extensively researched at leading agricultural institutes worldwide, including Kansas State University, Newcastle University, University of Hannover, Aberystwyth University, and AgResearch. This independent research reinforces the effectiveness of Crystalyx and gives farmers the confidence to trust in its benefits.

Now sold in over 20 countries, Crystalyx supplements the diets of millions of livestock globally, helping farmers maximise performance and efficiency.

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Crystalyx Forage Plus

Crystalyx Forage Plus is a feed tub ideally suited for use in dairy, beef and deer farms.
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Crystalyx Easy Breather

Crystalyx Easy Breather is designed for use with young calves pre-weaning.
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Crystalyx Organyx Extra

Crystalyx Organyx Extra falls in line with the philosophies of organic farmers.
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Crystalyx Extra High Energy

Crystalyx Extra High Energy contains a range of nutrients designed to easily supplement the forage intake of sheep.
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Crystalyx Pre-Calver

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Crystalyx Brochure

Crystalyx products benefit from years of scientific research at some of the finest agricultural institutes around the world.
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What Makes Crystalyx Unique?

  • Innovative Manufacturing – Our unique process removes moisture from molasses over an extended period, creating a hard, low-moisture, high-quality block.
  • Nutrient-Rich Formula – Packed with energy, protein, minerals, trace elements, and vitamins to support livestock health and performance.
  • Higher Efficiency, Lower Intake – With less than half the intake of other blocks, Crystalyx lasts up to twice as long, making it a cost-effective supplementation solution.
  • 24/7 Nutritional Support – Designed to be licked little and often, Crystalyx provides constant supplementation, stimulating rumen function and optimising forage utilisation.

Crystalyx is the convenient, proven, and trusted way to enhance livestock nutrition and improve feed efficiency.

Boost your herd’s performance with Crystalyx today!

To find out more contact our Nutrition Specialists or call 0800 287 325.

Features and Benefits of Crystalyx

LOW MOISTURE

Crystalyx is very low in moisture, typically it contains only 2-3% water. Most dried feedstuffs contain around 10% and traditional chemical blocks can contain in excess of 20% moisture. Water dilutes nutrients and is very expensive to transport. 

HARD CRYSTALLINE STRUCTURE

Crystalyx products don’t break up in wet weather. The design of the product means that water can not penetrate the surface (as is the case with chemical blocks), only the top few millimetres of Crystalyx blocks softens as moisture ingresses from the atmosphere, allowing livestock to lick the product.

CAN ONLY BE LICKED

The hard, durable consistency of Crystalyx means that animals cannot gorge on the product. Instead intakes are consistent, with the product being consumed little and often as designed. 

DRAMATICALLY INCREASES SALIVA FLOW

Saliva is a natural buffer (10% sodium Bicarbonate) and will help offset problems associated with acidic forages. 

HIGH IN FERMENTABLE ENERGY

Crystalyx Products contain as much as 43% sugar which helps to increase the speed and rate of rumen fermentation. Most bucket supplements contain around 18% sugar, which is similar to good quality grass, therefore does not improve fermentation rate. 

DOES NOT DISPLACE OTHER FEEDS

Feeding Crystalyx increases fermentation efficiency and speed, meaning that animals supplemented with Crystalyx increase their forage intake. This is in contrast to other supplements that can simply displace other feeds.

SUITABLE FOR GRASS FED ANIMALS

Crystalyx can be fed to a variety of grass fed animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, deer, reindeer, alpacas, buffalo, bison and even elephants.

NO FILLERS

No chemicals or fibre are added to aid cohesion.

CONCENTRATED ENERGY SOURCE

Contains more energy than many other feed/mineral blocks.

IMPROVED FEED INTAKE AND DIGESTION

Crystalyx improves ruminant rumen activity allowing livestock to consume more forage by up to 15%, and digest what they do eat more efficiently by as much as 10%.

VERY PALATABLE

Animals love it – even shy feeders readily consume Crystalyx.

FULL MINERAL PACKAGE

Crystalyx products contain protein, vitamins, minerals and trace elements, meaning there is little need to offer any other supplements (unless specific clinical deficiency exists).

ECONOMIC

The relatively low required intake means that Crystalyx products cost less per day than many other feed/mineral blocks.

RESEARCH PROVEN

Crystalyx blocks are backed up by scientific research from all over the world, with research continually showing significant improvements in animal health, performance, fertility and productivity.

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