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Categories: Colostrum, Diarrhea, Housing, Hygiene, Milk powder, Respiratory health
| Milk powder

What is the best way to prepare powdered milk?

Water at 43 degrees is the perfect temperature for preparing milk for calves. “The water should never be hotter than 55 degrees,” explained Sjaak de Kleijne, young cattle specialist at Agrifirm. “A temperature that high destroys the proteins.” He used the comparison of a fried egg. “Once an egg has been fried, it retains its structure. Once the proteins in milk powder have been destroyed by overheating, they permanently lose their function in the powdered milk.”

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| Colostrum

What is good colostrum? And when should it be fed?

De kwaliteit van de biest is niet met het blote oog te zien, geeft onze jongveespecialist Ger van Wersch aan. ‘De kleur of dikte zegt niets over de kwaliteit, dat moet je meten!

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| Diarrhea

IMAGRO: Healthy intestines, healthy calves

Alongside colostrum, proper digestion of milk makes a vital contribution to the health of calves. The IMAGRO intestinal health formula already promoted digestion in the stomach and large intestine, and now, enriched with an emulsifier, helps improve digestion in the small intestine, too. As a consequence, the upgraded Kalvolac now offers optimum support to the entire digestive system, leading to increased growth and less diarrhea.

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| Milk powder

Milk powder: not all proteins are the same

When it comes to calf milk powders, the choice is huge. Hans Maas, our research specialist, is convinced that anyone who looks closely at the rearing of young cattle must understand the quality differences of the powders. An essential nutrient for calves is protein.

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| Respiratory health

CAIR: helps with the prevention of airway problems

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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| Milk powder

Powdered milk or full milk?

According to the well-founded arguments of various experts, the best way to ensure successful calf rearing is to switch to powdered milk after two days of colostrum.

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| Respiratory health

Airway infections are costly

Besides diarrhea, it is the most important condition among young calves: respiratory infections. Important causes: poor colostrum supply and a poor barn climate. A systematic approach can prevent a lot of trouble.

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| Diarrhea

Diarrhea: a common problem, but there are plenty of solutions

Diarrhea is a condition that regularly occurs in many calves. Often something can be done about it.

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| Colostrum

Colostrum: of life-saving importance for every calf

A new-born calf is vulnerable. It has no natural antibodies and during the first few weeks the calf’s own immune system is still insufficiently developed to fight off infection in the intestine (diarrhoea) or lungs (pneumonia).

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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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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.