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Ty Ax has been named a Vita Plus Kennan dairy specialist. Ax will work out of the Vita Plus Kennan facility and service livestock producers in north central Wisconsin. He will use the most up-to-date ration formulation software to provide high-quality rations and cutting-edge solutions to help producers reach their goals.

Ax attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and received his bachelor’s degree in dairy science. He joins Vita Plus with a combination of practical and sales experience from his work as an assistant herdsman and in feed sales. As an assistant herdsman, Ax managed close-up and fresh cows and daily farm operations. Through his experiences in feed sales, Ax familiarized himself with dairy and calf nutrition software, feed sampling protocols, and effective communication with dairy producers. He will use all these skills to bring added value to each producer’s operation.

Vita Plus Corporation is an employee-owned company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Vita Plus has been serving livestock producers since 1948. More than just a feed supplier, Vita Plus consultants offer the latest cutting-edge technology, nutrition and management information. For more information about the organization call 1-800-362-8334 or go online at www.vitaplus.com.