Knowledge and Research

Proper digestion of nutrients is of utmost importance for the calf in the early weeks of life. Improper digestion of nutrients can lead to diarrhoea, the leading cause of death in pre-weaned calves. The digestion of milk takes place both in the abomasum and the intestinal tract. Pre-digestion (including coagulation) takes place in the abomasum with the help of acids and enzymes. This then allows the calf to further absorb all the nutrients in the intestines….

On behalf of the entire Denkavit Group, we wish everyone happy holidays and a healthy New Year!…

Industry wide, there is significant focus on how heat stress impacts cow performance, but more often, heat stress in calves is overlooked. So, let’s review what heat stress looks like in your dairy replacement, or beef on dairy cross calves….

Establishing a structured milk feeding schedule—starting with a gradual increase and later a slow reduction—is vital to promoting healthy growth in calves….

In this series about raw materials used in products, we aim to explore various aspects in more detail. This part will focus on the proteins found in milk products and the different dairy and plant-based sources available….

The quality of a calf, including its growth type, musculature, and weight, is significantly influenced by its early days. Research indicates that the origin of calves greatly affects their quality. It is well-known that proper care and colostrum provision lead to better colostrum intake, higher growth rates, lower mortality, and improved performance of the animal, both as a dairy cow or beef calf later on. The dairy farmer’s influence on calf quality includes farm-specific factors such as colostrum management, nutrition, housing, hygiene, and structured work practices that affect calf rearing. These factors are briefly explained below….