Prevent Nuisance and Protect Your Calves

In July, flies are everywhere. For young calves, flies are not just annoying—they pose a real risk. They can spread disease, cause stress, and hinder growth. In warmer months, flies reproduce rapidly—one fly can produce up to 500 new flies in a single month.

The teat you choose affects how the calf drinks. This influences:

• How much milk the calf takes in
• How much saliva the calf produces
• How calmly the calf drinks
• Hygiene around milk feeding

The sun is shining, the grass is growing, the temperature is rising, and summer is in the air. However, for calves, the summer sun can quickly become too much. Heat stress is a real risk, and it's something you want to avoid for your calf’s well-being and your own peace of mind.

CalfOtel will participate in the Borgeby Fältdagar in Bjärred, Sweden from 25-26 June 2025 in collaboration with Gardsservice Syd.

CalfOTel and the Kennis Transfer Center Zegveld (KTC Zegveld) are joining forces to conduct research into optimal calf housing. Over a period of one year, two aspects will be investigated.

Køer er flokdyr og føler sig godt tilpas i selskab. Men i praksis bliver kalve ofte 'isoleret' i de første uger af deres liv for at holde dem sunde og forhindre infektioner. Duo-opstaldning er i øjeblikket på fremmarch: at holde og opdrætte kalve i par. Fordelene er krystalklare

Sidste forår sendte den afgående minister Schouten scenarieundersøgelsen for kalvekæden til Repræsentanternes Hus. Heri meddelte Schouten, at Landdistriktsprogrammet i de kommende år vil støtte pilotprojekter for i praksis at teste mere bæredygtige initiativer for den nuværende kalvekæde med hensyn til bæredygtighed, skalerbarhed og indtjeningsevne. Fokus er her på at holde nyfødte (tyre)kalve længere på gården eller korte kæder.