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De behoefte van een kalf

2026-04-08T08:18:43Z

Een kalf dat voldoende melk tot zijn beschikking heeft (8 liter per dag), groeit tot wel 0,3 kilogram per dag sneller en produceert tot wel 1,8 kilogram meer melk in de eerste lactatie, vergeleken met kalveren die maximaal 4 liter kalvermelk per dag ...(read more)

Een ziek kalf drinkt minder

2026-02-02T13:49:00Z

Wist je dat het vroeg signaleren van veranderingen in drinkgedrag een groot verschil kan maken voor de gezondheid van kalveren? Met de Lely Calm wordt het drinkgedrag van kalveren 24/7 gemonitord, zodat je snel kunt ingrijpen wanneer dat nodig ...(read more)

Calf winter feeding plan

2025-11-12T08:45:00Z

Did you know that from 15°C, it cost the calf 1% of energy for thermoregulation for each degree of temperature reduction. At -4°C, the energy requirements even increase by 29%! In other words, your calves need extra energy to keep themselves ...(read more)

Enzyme-Treated Soy Protein: A Promising Alternative for Calf Milk Replacers

2025-10-27T10:48:49Z

Feeding young calves the right protein source is key for healthy growth and gut development. While dairy proteins have long been the go-to ingredient in calf milk replacers (CMR), new research shows that an enzyme-treated soy protein could offer a su...(read more)

#TipThursday: A Clean Start Begins at the Navel

2025-10-23T08:38:00Z

Healthy calves start with the little things — like a clean, dry navel. It might seem minor, but umbilical infections (navel ill) are one of the most common calf health issues and can seriously affect growth and future milk production. Most infe...(read more)

Raising Calves Right Today Means More Milk Tomorrow

2025-09-23T12:57:00Z

As dairy farmers, you all know the work we put into the barn today pays off down the road—but sometimes it’s easy to forget just how far-reaching good calf care can be. Consulting veterinarian Scott Earnest, DVM, reminds us that the daily...(read more)

The Importance of Water for Dairy Calves

2025-08-25T07:09:57Z

When it comes to calf care, water often slips under the radar, but it’s one of the most crucial nutrients for young calves. Water makes up about 75% of a calf's body weight and plays a pivotal role in digestion, growth, and overall health D...(read more)

#TipThursday: Up Your Colostrum Game

2025-08-21T10:16:00Z

Getting calves off to the best start means paying close attention to colostrum management. Calves are born without antibodies, so they rely fully on colostrum for immunity. Here are the key points every farm team should remember: Timing is critical &...(read more)

Is It Time to Fatten Up Your Milk Replacer Formulation?

2025-08-11T10:00:00Z

For decades, commercial calf milk replacers have typically contained 18-20% fat, matching or staying below the protein content. However, new research suggests it might be time to reconsider this long-standing formula. Dr. Marcos Marcondes, a dairy nu...(read more)

Discover how the Wulan farm in China is successfully utilizing 13 Lely Calm feeders to care for their calves.

2025-07-28T09:00:00Z

Lely Calm - Wulan testimonial - CN - EN subtitles - YouTube(read more)

Calves are the dairy cows of tomorrow

2024-09-19T11:46:29Z

Most likely the primary focus of attention are the dairy cows, however the younger generations should also have their place in the daily routines. Young calves need enough attention; they need feed of excellent quality. The concentrate supplied sho...(read more)