Calves

Feed programs must be designed to fit the nutritional needs of calves and delivered in a way that allows them to express natural behaviours. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
08-02 | Article

The surplus calf puzzle

Probiotic supplementation provides beneficial effects that promote growth performance while reducing digestive disorders. Photo: Joris Telders
10-01 | Article

Probiotics and its impact on calf gut health

Margret Wenker, a postdoctoral researcher found out that health is not a reason to prevent cow-calf contact. She stated: “Animal welfare is not just a matter of health but also of being able to exhibit your natural behaviour." Photo: Michel Zoeter
23-11-2022 | Article

New Zealand: Views on prolonged dairy cow-calf contact

It is speculated that calves that are at ease with humans may yield to heifers with low temperaments or stress and are easy to handle. Photo: Canva
14-10-2022 | News

How can heifer management be improved?

Diagnosing bovine respiratory disease in calves is imperative to avoid a negative effect on calf productivity. Photo: Melissa Schalke
06-10-2022 | News

Precision technology: determining respiratory disease

Supplementation with probiotics is recommended to improve rumen development and the health status of Holstein calves. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
06-09-2022 | News

Improving the health of newborn calves with probiotics

Newborn calves have high rates of morbidity and mortality; therefore, it is imperative to implement strategies to ensure the healthy state and nutritional level of calves in the early life stage. Photo: Henk Riswick
01-09-2022 | Article

Impact of probiotics on neonatal calves

Immune status of cattle under thermal stress
18-08-2022 | News

Immune status of cattle under thermal stress

Launched 2 years ago, the Strategy has led to an increasing number of beef cross calves being registered from the dairy herd. Photo: Joris Telders
29-06-2022 | News

Successful supply of dairy-bred cows in the spotlight

Cows & climate

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