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Versie I - 2010

The importance of the calf's nutrition during the first months after birth

The ultimate goal in rearing calves is to generate calves with the highest possible potential and performance. This is only possible with an intensive rearing during the first month after birth. 

This issue focuses on the importance of immunoglobulin and colostrum.

Versie II - 2010

The relation between breast dimension and growth from calf to cow

The weight of calves at a certain age is a well known instrument to follow the development from calf to grown-up cow. Instead of weighing the calf it is regular to apply measurement of the breast dimension of the calf. Measuring the breast dimension is easy, does not require an expensive weigh installation and can be done by the farmer himself.

Versie III - 2010

Milk replacers or cow milk - an economical evaluation

The dairy farmer of today has to think in an economical way in order to ensure the farm(er)’s future.

Which economical situations will have impact on the farmer’s decision to use milk replacers instead of cow’s whole milk?

1. Milk quotum in European countries
2. Milk price and
3. Waste milk

This issue helps in making economical decisions for now and in the future.