Knowledge and Innovation

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….

The  number of live born piglets has been increasing for years, for a pig farmer this brings with it the necessary challenges. To ensure that each piglet takes in sufficient colostrum and to help even the smallest piglets to get enough colostrum, split suckling can be applied. The importance of sufficient colostrum has been demonstrated several times, but how do you ensure as a pig farmer that each piglet has taken in sufficient colostrum?…

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….

We are excited to announce the launch of our VITAL-iD concept for piglets, a crucial component of our Denkapig feeds. This carefully selected combination of effective components is designed to support the health, digestion, and performance of young piglets, ensuring their optimal growth and development at every stage of life. This helps farmers achieve optimal results….