calves
VIDEO: Protect your calves – the future of your herd | Four Lakes
Your calves are the future of your herd. It is important to protect them and keep them healthy and thriving. Four Lakes offer a trio of products to do just that: Calfgrow + SE Electrocalf Nekka-rich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnWEwEfZrsM For more information, visit www.fourlakes.co.za.
The best possible start
To provide the best possible start for your calves it is firstly important to understand what the calf needs. A Farm enterprise is a longer-term business model than most people consider, driven by developing better production animals more efficiently. The first few weeks of life will have the biggest[...]
Meet the nutrient requirements of new-born calves: Supply proteins for performance
Article supplied Proteins play an integral part in muscle development and growth in the young calf. Ensuring that there is sufficient protein in calves’ diet will boost your profit once they are older. One of the most pertinent questions that farmers face is whether to feed whole milk or[...]
Meet the nutrient requirements of new-born calves
Supplying energy Your calves require energy for normal body functions such as digestion, respiration, heat production and growth. The energy available to the calf is directly proportionate to the supply of milk or milk replacer during the first three weeks. So, which source of energy is best? Although milk[...]
The farmer’s guide to colostrum testing: Ensure your calves get what they need
Article supplied Quality To boost calf health and performance, it is essential to feed the right quantity of top-quality colostrum at the right time. Many cows within a herd will produce poor quality colostrum. Traditionally, colostrum from heifers has been discarded. However, with well-managed feeding and vaccination programmes, heifers[...]