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Flourish Calf Leaflet

A skim based milk replacer formulated for calves for maximum growth and development .....

UK - Healthy Calf Advice

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IRE- Healthy Calf Advice

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High quality milk powder unlocks better lifetime performance

High quality milk powder unlocks better lifetime performance. Heifer calves reared on a concentrated whey protein-based milk replacer diet are younger at first calving and more fertile than those receiving lower quality milk protein in early life.

Tech Bulletin - Dairy Protein in Calf Milk Formulas - Skim vs. Whey

Dairy Protein in Calf Milk Formulas - Skim vs. Whey. Dairy ingredients are the main source of protein in milk replacers and these include both skim and whey protein. When processed under carefully controlled conditions, both skim and whey-based milk replacers can result in similar levels of calf performance. Calf performance is however, linked to more than just the type of dairy protein in the finished milk formula – the type and quality of all the ingredients and the processing conditions, which influence overall digestibility, are key.

Imunogard Leaflet

A milk replacer specifically formulated for calves which face disease challenges on farm, and for those that need a helping hand. Imunogard is specifically for those farms where calves are repeatedly suffering digestive disturbances and scours.

Health: Whey Protein or Skim?

The quality and processing of the dairy protein that are used in a milk replacer which is the most important.

Health: Clean For Growth

A Biofilm is an often invisible community of bacteria which can build up on any equipment or surface

Health: Farmer guide - Calf Scour

Calf scour is the most common disease in dairy bred calves causing mortality and reduced growth rates. Find out more about the causes, impact and what you can do to prevent this disease.

Health: Farmer guide - Coccidiosis

Coccidia are a common parasite and an increasingly common cause of diarrhea in young calves. Find out more about the causes, impact and how to prevent calves from becoming infected.

Health: Farmer guide - Calf Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an extremely common problem in young cattle and the most common cause of death in dairy bred calves. Find out more about the causes, impact and how you can reduce the risks.

Health: Farmer guide - Johne’s Disease

Johne’s disease is a chronic inflammation of the intestine caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP). Find out more about the process of infection.

Health: Farmer guide - Calf Bloat

Bloat is an over - expansion of the abomasum or rumen due to the gas, produced by normal fermentation of feed, building up and being unable to escape.

Environment: Farmer guide - Housing for Young Calves

Young calves have particular needs in terms of housing and are often housed in an unsuitable location. Find out about the danger signs of unsuitable housing and how to protect your calves.

Environment: Farmer guide - Hygiene for the Milk-fed Calf

Improper hygiene increases the risk of disease and can be extremely costly. Find out how to reduce the risks of contamination.

Environment: Farmer guide - Protecting Young Calves from Cold Stress

Young calves are very susceptible to low temperatures. They are on highly digestible feed and are not yet ruminating (so less heat is generated by digestion).

Environment: Farmer guide - Calf Jacket Protocol

Calf jackets keep calves warm, dry and healthy, in the winter when temperatures fall below 15º.

Nutrition: Farmer guide - Feed Conversion Efficiency

A number of factors can have an adverse effect on feed conversion efficiency (how well the animal converts feed into desired output). Find out more about these factors and how to reduce them.

Nutrition: Farmers guide - How much to feed the Pre-weaned Calf

Doubling the calf’s birth weight by the time they are weaned is important. Find out more about how to achieve this and expected growth rates by age.

Nutrition: Farmers guide - Growth Measuring Tools

It is important to set growth targets for your farm and regular measurement of the herd is essential. Find out more about how to achieve accurate and consistent measurements.

Nutrition: Farmers guide - Mixing Milk

A top quality milk replacer gives your calves the best possible start in life. Find out how to correctly mix the milk to ensure you make the most out of your investment.

Nutrition: Farmers guide - Colostrum

A colostrometer allows you to gain a quick simple assessment of quality. Find out how to correctly use a colostrometer and the benefits of feeding top quality colostrum.

Nutrition: Farmers guide - Age at First Calving

AFC (age at first calving) is the age at which an animal calves for the first time. Find out more about the average and recommended age at first calving and the advantages of a younger calving age.

Nutrition: Farmers guide - Growth Rate Targets

It is important to set an age at first calving (AFC) early on, and estimate the mature body weight of the calf. Find out more about how to set a target growth rate for your heifers.

Nutrition: Farmers guide - Mixing rates

Farmers guides mixing rates.

Information: Heifer Roadmap

The pre-weaned animal is a fundamental phase of development, and drives the future success of the farm. Plot your Heifer Road Map to see the potential impact of growing better cows.

Information: Calf Rearing Protocol Poster

Calf rearing principles.

Choose a calf milk for your specific needs

Modern calf milk replacer formulation is becoming more sophisticated and multi-functional. So much so that there should always be a quality nutrition product available which is right for your calves, rearing objectives and farm buildings situation.

Butyrate Fact Sheet

Butyrate: • Is an energy source for the gut • Stimulates digestive enzyme production • Stimulates intestinal blood flow and proliferation of intestinal cells • Has anti-inflammatory effects and protects cells from oxidative damage • Enhances glycogen synthesis and can therefore improve liver function