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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
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.
In this 5th series, Topcalf visited Albers dairy farm. This very short article is about calf rearing and more:
In this 4th series we went to visit the Winters dairy farm in Breedenbroek. See the story and the photos in this article:
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!
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)
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.
