calves

Cows that suckle their calves have a reduced risk of some post-calving diseases and a retained foetal membrane. Photo: Canva
12-12 | News

New European initiative for increased cow and calf welfare

Calf ranches – why business is booming in the US
09-12 | Article

Calf ranches – why business is booming in the US

The milk signals closure of the calf’s permeable intestinal lining, creating a natural barrier against pathogen invasion and preparing the calf to transition to solid feed. Photo: Trouw Nutrition
13-11 | News

Trouw Nutrition introduces calf milk to naturally signal calf development

A Good Calf Commendation was awarded to Kalverliefde, a Dutch company that collaborates with small-scale organic and biodynamic farmers. They allow calves to stay with their mothers for up to three months, providing outdoor access, ample space, and comfortable resting areas to minimise stress. Photo: Canva
31-10 | News

Dairy industry pioneers and leaders in cow and calf welfare recognised

Magazine edition 3: A focus on emissions and mastitis
09-09 | News

Magazine edition 3: A focus on emissions and mastitis

As mango peel has a high water content, preservation techniques before ensiling are always important. Photo: Canva
26-08 | Article

Higher performance: Mango peel silage for dairy calves

Establishing accurate illness and treatment rates in dairy calves is crucial, yet calf health records are often incomplete. Photo: Canva
06-08 | Article

Which advanced technologies monitor dairy calf health?

The calf pens should always be kept clean. With daily cleaning, the incidence of diarrhoea may be reduced by 15-20%. Photos: Canva
05-08 | Article

Feed and management: Proper dairy calf care

This long-awaited law will ensure that Britain will never return to the dark days of exporting up to 2.5 million sheep and calves annually to Europe or beyond for slaughter or fattening. Photo: Chris McCullough
21-05 | News

Great Britain becomes first European region to ban live animal exports