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Categorieën: Colostrum, Hygiene, Milk powder, Respiratory health
| Milk powder

Dispensadores automáticos de leche para terneros – Lecciones aprendidas

When you know that depending on the type of powdered milk you administer, it will take anything between one and a half and five hours for the calf to process their feed, you will probably start to wonder whether it is not in fact better to feed a calf three times a day. “It certainly increases the rate of growth,” suggested Sjaak.

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| Colostrum, Milk powder

¿Qué es mejor: alimentación con baldes o tetinas?

When asked which is best, a teat or a bucket, Sjaak gave a clear response: a teat. “The calf has to work hard at obtaining its milk. In addition, the posture is better when drinking from a teat, so the risk of powdered milk finding its way into the rumen is reduced.”

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| Milk powder

¿Cuál es el mejor programa de alimentación?

Every bag of powdered milk features a feed timetable. According to Johan Verdaasdonk, young stock specialist of FrieslandCampina, it offers an ideal guide for the calves. “Never exceed 3.5 litres per feed,” Johan warned. “Four litres per feed means overfeeding.

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| Hygiene

¡La higiene debe ser un hábito! Parte 1

In this article we will focus on the importance of hygiene in calf rearing. Nina Hennes, our R&D colleague will share her expertise on this topic. "It starts at the immediate birth of the calf. As you know, calves are born without an innate immune system, which means that calves are very vulnerable".

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| Respiratory health

CAIR: ayuda a prevenir problemas de vías respiratorias

In selecting a milk powder, the essence is the growth and health of the youngest calves. For the past three years, dairy farmers have also been able to select a milk powder that contributes to airway health: CAIR. 'With Kalvolac CAIR, the calf has 33% fewer problems involving airway infections'.

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| Colostrum

Calostro: un producto de salud único y directamente vinculado al periodo seco

Good-quality colostrum contains antibodies in the form of immunoglobulins, abbreviated to IgGs. Thanks to their ‘life history’, older cows deliver better-quality colostrum. But the antibodies are not the only elements that make colostrum a unique product.

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| Respiratory health

10 sugerencias para prevenir problemas de vías respiratorias en terneros

Alongside diarrhea, airway infections are the most common disorders affecting calves. And you all know what that means. Sick calves cost you money and valuable time. They also have disturbing consequences for your herd and as a result for your farm. Prevention is better than cure. Tips based on the experience of fellow dairy farmers across the Netherlands may therefore prove valuable.

We have selected the ten most commonly submitted tips and are happy to share them with you.

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| Colostrum

Cómo almacenar calostro. No deje que las bacterias lo echen a perder.

Dairy farmers with a milking robot can quickly milk the cow, for the first time. “But remember hygiene!” emphasised Erwin. “Make sure the dump bucket is clean or clean the dump bucket carefully if it has not been used for several days.” It may contain a residue of milk from another cow.

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| Hygiene

La higiene debe ser un hábito! Parte 2

Just like ourselves, calves are constantly surrounded by microorganisms. However, only a few of those microorganisms are truly pathogens and therefore capable of causing disease. I firmly believe that good hygiene makes all the difference at the farm. But how does it work?

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The best start for a better future

Dairy farmers worldwide are challenged to work to increasing efficiency. In creating a profitable farm, a healthy and productive herd makes all the difference.

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