Knowledge and Innovation

Rearing strong, healthy lambs and goat kids is a real achievement every year. A good start is half the battle! That’s why we’re sharing some tips for the lambing season!…

In the uterus, all sorts of beneficial substances are exchanged between the mother and the developing fetus. However, in cows, goats and sheep, no transfer of antibodies takes place. The young animal must therefore obtain these antibodies from colostrum after birth. IgG is the most important antibody for the young animal and is therefore present in high concentrations in colostrum. However, colostrum contains more than just IgG. It also contains other components that neutralise pathogens, regulate the immune system and support the development of the gastrointestinal tract (such as lactoferrin, IGF and PRPs)….

In both colder and warmer weather, milk powder may look different from what you’re used to. Why is this? Different seasons affect the flow properties of your milk powder. In cold weather, for example, the fat in milk powder can become harder, making it less likely to clump. This also means that the automatic feeder requires less effort or time to dispense the milk powder in winter. It is therefore advisable to check that your automatic feeder is working properly as the seasons change….

Surely you want your animals to perform at their best? This requires your lambs to be reared in the best possible way! We’d be happy to support you with this. We’ve set out a few tips below. Would you like to find out more? Our young stock specialists would be delighted to discuss this with you!…

Weaning is an important stage of the rearing period and a challenging time for the young animal. But how can you ensure successful weaning? Britt van Casteren, our young stock specialist, offers tips and tricks for weaning your goat kids. Read on below!…

Start feeding pellets immediately after the colostrum period – pellets made from maize meal, soya meal and beet pulp – and ensure gradual transitions between feeds and the correct balance between milk powder and pellets. These are factors that contribute to the ideal rumen development in breeding calves….