Knowledge and Innovation

Good quality water is essential for optimal calf rearing. Yet water is the most overlooked factor in calf rearing. How is this at your farm? In this article, Henk tells us more about the value of water for calf growth and how you can apply this at your farm….

A cleaning protocol for cleaning drinking buckets is based on the same principle as cleaning the milking system. By using an alkaline cleaning agent, you remove the micro-organisms that mainly consist of carbohydrates, fat and protein….

Working cleanly and tidily prevents problems, and using clean buckets to feed calves is a matter of course. However, in practice we regularly see areas for improvement in cleaning. This article presents a practical cleaning protocol for milk buckets and findings from a study involving three different water bucket cleaning intervals….

A healthy gut with the right bacteria has a significant impact on the overall health of the calf. In this article, our Specialist Young Ruminants Henk Sijtsma explains the role of the gut and how you can work towards optimal gut health for your calves….

The Brix value determines the quality of colostrum. However, a lower Brix value does not mean you cannot use the colostrum, as long as you provide enough liters to the calf….

“Optimal hygiene for calves revolves around two key factors: working clean and keeping young and older animals separated,” says Specialist Young Ruminants Henk Sijtsma. Henk emphasizes the importance of these practices and outlines the protocols for achieving optimal hygiene….