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Low temperatures can cause growth retardation in your youngest animals. Research shows that wearing calf jackets results in higher weight gain. But from which temperature do calves actually need this extra support?
Morgan Cart decided to overhaul calf rearing management. The result? Lower mortality rates, lower vet costs and less workload.
Is keeping young calves in pairs a good alternative to individual housing? Several research institutes have investigated the advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, more and more dairy farms are implementing this practice and sharing their experiences.
What a great time I had during my internship! I learned and got to do so much: from creating a marketing plan to organizing a dealer day, supporting master classes, and much more.
At the Düsser Milchviehtage 2024, we proudly presented our latest innovation: the Topcalf (fixed) Group housing In cooperation with our dealers.
Defra has launched a new £10 million grant to fund calf housing with the goal to improve calf health and welfare. This new grant can be used to build new calf housing buildings or to upgrade or replace exisiting calf housing buildings. In this short post, we explain how the grant works and what conditions apply.
With effect from November 2023, Topcalf introduces the product: ''Topcalf Fixed Group Hutch.'' This Topcalf housing concept is an addition to our group housing range and is the first fixed set-up within this range.
We have mounted the first calf hutches in Spain. Together with our Spanish dealer Juan from Agrotecnogen, we assembled 10 Duo-flex calf hutches in a small place near Lugo, Galicia (North-West Spain). Read more about why these Spanish dairy farmers chose for Topcalf.
The second round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2023, was released on the 9th of February. In this updated 2nd round, it is now possible to apply for a grant for calf housing. The minimum grant has been reduced to £1,000 per theme and you can apply for a total grant of up to £25,000 per theme.
A recent study examined whether calves in the first 11 weeks of life have a preference for access to the outdoors in summer conditions. Much is already known about adult cows. These have a clear preference to be outside in summer conditions, but not much is known about the preferences of calves in this area.
In addition to the Mono- and Trio Easy-clean calf hutches, the Duo and the group hutch can now also be equipped with an Easy-clean system, introducing 2 new products: The Duo Easy-clean & the Group hutch Easy-clean. Topcalf's Easy-clean system saves time and makes work easier.
In most countries, individual housing of calves is the standard. Practicality and the fear of transmitting diseases in groups are the main reasons for this. However, recent studies have shown that there are also advantages to housing calves in pairs. So which is better? Housing in single pens or in pairs? Find out here
