Colostrum videos

Our young stock specialists will tell you all about colostrum and using the refractometer in the videos below.

Tips how to cool and store colostrum

Young cattle specialist Johan Verdaasdonk of FrieslandCampina shares some tips how you can best cool and store colostrum.

Tips for milking colostrum

Young cattle specialist Johan Verdaasdonk of FrieslandCampina gives tips on what to pay attention to with the different methods of milking colostrum.

Calibrating a refractometer: important first step before using

The refractometer. The ideal instrument for measuring colostrum quality. If using this device for the first time, it is important to check that it is actually set at 0. Young stock specialist Johan shows how to do this.

Measuring colostrum quality with a refractometer.

The refractometer. A useful tool for measuring colostrum quality. And a very simple method, too. Young stock specialist Johan Verdaasdonk from The Netherlands shows how it works.

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.

Nutrifeed

We guarantee high-quality young stock feeds combined with excellent nutritional knowledge. In addition to Kalvolac calf milk powders, we also offer specialist products for pigs, young goats and lambs. For more information, visit our Animal Nutrition pages.