Tag: calf health
Enhancing calf health and performance through epigenetics and methylation
Recent scientific findings advocate supplementing dairy cows with rumen-protected choline to optimize fetal programming on a genetic level, resulting in enduring health and productivity...
How pro and postbiotics can support lower gut health in calves
In calves, the first months of life are critical for future production. Nutrition management is key to limiting the impact of early stresses on...
Growing profitable heifers: A productive life story
The productive lifespan of dairy cows is short compared to their natural life expectancy of twenty years. The average is very low in most...
Boosting calf immunity through MCFA in mother’s diet
Fast and healthy rearing of calves is an essential element for the farmer to obtain commercial success. This study demonstrated the potential of Aromabiotic®...
A major discovery in the science of fatty acids
New research on fatty acids, revealed at Trouw Nutrition 3rd LifeStart Calf Symposium, sheds light on how fatty acids in milk fat act as...
Ensuring an optimal weaning transition: Activate gut immunity and positively influence rumen microbiota to...
The weaning transition is a major challenge in calf management. With a proper plan for nutrition (milk and solid feed), producers can help support...
Choline today, euros tomorrow And possibly for generations to come
For expectant moms, studies show that higher prenatal choline intake during gestation was suggestive of improved infant cognitive function1. The same is true for...
Choline supplementation to transition cows: A healthier launch of her lactation
Choline continues to be of great interest to researchers across many species including humans and obviously dairy cattle. Research in just the last few...
Boehringer Ingelheim launches Fencovis, a new vaccine to prevent calf diarrhea
Boehringer Ingelheim has launched Fencovis®, the first vaccine to prevent calf diarrhea caused by E. coli F5 and bovine rotavirus and reduce severity of...
Tips for reducing stress when weaning calves
When you consider the long history of the beef sector, stress is a relatively new issue being examined and discussed by those in the...