About Us
- Nutritional Consultation
- Procedural application of the most recent advances in ruminant/dairy research.
- Dairy ability analysis.
- Complete consulting and support services.
Activities
- Help clients set goals and objectives for production and profitability.
- Review records, history and current values as a comparative tool for future evaluations.
- Analyze forages fed to herd establishing existing nutrient levels with which to begin formulation of rations.
- Monitor logistic conditions and identify possible limitations which may affect results.
- Support dairy personnel where management techniques may be a factor.
- Recommend and formulate diets from nutritional science inputs and feedstuffs available.
- Prescribe vitamin and mineral supplements that meet Dairy Visions specific ingredient and nutrient requirements.
- Assist clients in providing additional feedback of commodity market conditions and budget inputs that support sound purchasing decisions.
Who are we....
Dr. Theo Lykos: A 23 year practicing Dairy Nutritionist that brings to each client, technical information and application procedures that have been university researched and commercially proven. Dr. Lykos received his graduate degrees at UNH and PSU on carbohydrate and amino acid nutrition in Dairy cows. He lives in Fresno, CA and consults with dairies and calf ranches in CA and AZ. He regularly attends Dairy Science and Nutrition Seminars and is an active member of the American Dairy Science Assoc. and the American Society of Animal Scientists.
John Sparks: Business Manager. A 42-year Livestock Specialist with 32 years serving the Arizona Dairy Industry. Providing on-site support for each client's nutritional program and management style that meet their objectives and goals. Implementing technical advances prescribed by the Dairy Visions professional team. Experienced in commodity acquisition and logistics.
Dr. Juan Castro: A native of Columbia, South America. Growing up on the family Cow/Calf farm inspired me to pursue an advanced education in the U.S. Receiving my MSc from University of Georgia and PhD from the University of Illinois. Focusing on Calf Nutrition and research on the feeding values of various forages for dairy cows. Joining Dairy Visions, LLC in 2016, consulting nutrition and management practices to Holstein and Jersey dairy farms in Arizona and California.