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DenkaFarm Innovation Center
At Denkavit, we believe that true progress starts with knowledge. That’s why we continuously invest in applied research on the nutrition, health, and performance of young animals at our DenkaFarm Innovation Center. Read more about our calf farm, pig farm or the research laboratories.
New Electrolytes Vitalrecover and Vitalfort Formulated to Help Your Calves’ Needs
Raising dairy or beef calves can be challenging, especially during early life when calves are most susceptible to diseases. Diarrhea is one of the most frequent diseases in young calves (USDA, 2014). It has a direct impact on their performance (Morrison et al., 2019). Implementing management strategies on-farm to prevent diarrhea occurrence is always the best approach. However, diarrhea is a multifactorial disease. This means implementing management practices that completely prevent its occurrence is nearly impossible. Calves represent the future profitability on-farm and providing immediate care to reduce the negative effects of diarrhea is crucial. Not all cases of diarrhea……
Brix value of colostrum vs. total protein value in blood
We know that colostrum quality is important. But does a higher Brix value of colostrum truly lead to a higher total protein value in the calf’s blood? To answer this question, we collected data from 80 calves on participating dairy farms. …
The value of water for calf growth
For optimal calf growth, good quality water is essential. Yet, water is most often overlooked in calf rearing. Experts agree that in addition to milk portions, calves should have free choice drinking water by at least day 3. However, several studies in Europe and North America have shown that it takes an average of 14-days or more, before a calf gets water for the first time. …
Calves need more energy during colder temperatures
It is time to adjust your calves’ feeding program! As the environmental temperature decreases below the calf thermoneutral zone, the energy required to maintain core body temperature increases….
Denkavit Introduces Vitalfort and Vitalrecover: Electrolyte Solutions for Calves
Auburn, New York – The Auburn, NY-based company Denkavit, a leading innovator in young animal nutrition, ingredients and care products, is excited to announce the introduction of two electrolyte products for calves. Denkacare’s Vitalfort and Vitalrecover will become finally available for the US market. The two products complement our Denkamilk product line, a broad range of high-quality calf milk replacers….
Why higher levels of coconut oil in milk replacer?
An optimal blend of fatty acids in the milk replacer is essential to maximize health and performance of growing calves. Coconut oil is classified as a medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA). Fatty acids functions are interrelated and similar to short-chain fatty acids (e.g., butyric acid), medium-chain fatty acids are known to increase digestibility, alter immunity and improve performance of calves. …