The advice of the specialist
Practical advice from HL-TopMix specialists — for healthier animals and a more productive farm.
Tips for feeding newborn calves in winter
Meeting the energy needs of newborn calves depends entirely on milk. Therefore, in winter conditions, it is especially important to adjust the ration. "Calves are more susceptible to…
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The expert's advice: 5-point plan for a healthy calf
In the rearing phase of newborn calves, the treatment of respiratory diseases is an important factor in the health of the calf. After viral diarrhea, respiratory ones are next…
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Why does optimizing the dry period lead to high productivity?
A good dry period pays off immediately after calving, when you get five to six liters of colostrum at the first milking. The cation-anion balance factor Key…
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Why is colostrum the most important food the calf will receive throughout its life?
Colostrum is the most important food the calf will receive for its entire life, as it contains vital antibodies to protect the calf from infections, many of which occur more…
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Experts advise: Prioritize cows before calving
Usually, farmers turn their attention to those animals on the farm that bring the current income. One group that is often overlooked is the dry cow, whose…
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Give newborn calves plenty of water
Our food is a collection of many and varied chemical substances. Some of them are useful for the functioning of organs and systems, others are vital for growth and…
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Dr. Plamen Marutsov: The fate of a farm depends on raising quality heifers (Lecture)
During the Business Forum for Professional Cattle Breeding, Dr. Plamen Marutsov presented his lecture on: Managing the health of adolescent calves from birth to...
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Dr. Ivan Milanov - Lecture: Nutrition of adolescent calves (VIDEO)
During the Business Forum for Professional Cattle Breeding, Dr. Ivan Milanov gave a lecture on Feeding Adolescent Calves. According to him, calf nutrition is underestimated by…
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The influence of Omega-3 fatty acids on the health status of dairy cows
The effects of Omega-3 fatty acids on reproduction and immunity in dairy cows are well known to nutritional experts. Fats are seen not only as sources…
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CRYSTALYX® - The solution that increases productivity in pasture farming
Spring is already here. It is also felt with the sprouting of fresh grass, which begins to color the pastures in an attractive green. Be careful though! This early spring grass may not…
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7 factors affecting feed intake and digestibility in cattle
In the Expert Tips column, we present you the 7 factors that affect feed intake and digestibility in cattle, and hence on farm productivity. I will you…
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