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Calf housing: Individually or in Pairs?

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

The Topcalf Calf Village

Everything for calves in one central location: Individual calf housing, group housing and the Topcalf Care Unit. The Booijink family in Broekland (NL) is home to Topcalf's first 'Calf Village'. It is fully adapted to the wishes of the modern dairy farmer, with the focus on ease of work and the comfort of the calf.

Serie (5): On a visit – Albers dairy farm

In this 5th series, Topcalf visited Albers dairy farm. This very short article is about calf rearing and more:

Serie (4): On a visit – Winters Dairy Farm

In this 4th series we went to visit the Winters dairy farm in Breedenbroek. See the story and the photos in this article:

Serie (3): On a visit – Fam. Ter Bogt (Germany)

In this series we visit various Topcalf customers. They tell a short and concise story about their dairy farm in combination with some photos. In this third series the family Ter Bogt!

Serie (2): On a visit – Fam. Klein Douwel (NLD)

In this series, we visit various Topcalf customers. They tell a short and concise story about their business operations in combination with some photos. In this second series the family Klein Douwel from the Netherlands about their calf housing systems (short article)

Serie (1): On a visit – Fam. Meyer (Germany)

In this series, we visit 5 Topcalf customers. They tell a short and concise story about their business operations in combination with some photos. First up: the Meyer family from Germany.

Why Topcalf calf housing? The Karrer family tells

Recently we visited the Karrer family to hear about their reasons for choosing Topcalf and to hear what their experience is with Topcalf. In the video they explain why they chose for Topcalf and what in their eyes, are the advantages of Topcalf calf hutches. We would like to thank the Karrer family for their time and help in the making of this nice video.

The first contours of our new location are becoming visible!

Topcalf is going to move to a new location in 2021! We are very excited to see the first contours of our new location becominging visible as the groundwork has started. We will keep you posted on the process!

Calf hutch vs calf igloo

Colostrum milk for an optimal growth

In order for you calf to achieve an optimal growth the intake of sufficient colostrum milk is essential. Directly after birth the calves should drink as much as 4L of colostrum milk in the first few hours.

Growth potential of cattle in first 8 weeks

Multiple research has shown that the average daily growth of a calf before weaning has a major impact on the milk production as a cow. Therefore, proper management during this period is required. Check our findings in this article!