8 June 2021
It still happens quite often, a cow that does not get into its legs after calving. Where is this now and how can we solve it? The phenomenon is called milk fever, and it is caused by a lack of calcium in the blood (hypocalcaemia).…
8 June 2021
Our modern dairy cow passes through a cycle that contains risky phases. The transition period, often described as the last thirty days of gestation plus the first thirty days after calving – is such a hazardous period of time. During the transition from dry period…
8 June 2021
The lifespan of dairy cows is an important component of sustainability. The term ‘lifespan’ is commonly used to indicate the period between birth and end of life by natural causes at an older age, but nowadays – in our intensive agricultural systems – the lifespan…
8 June 2021
Cryptosporidiosis is caused by Cryptosporidium spp. The most common type is C. parvum. Dutch research (2007) has shown that Cryptosporidium parvum is present on 57% of Dutch farms. Other research revealed that Cryptosporidia are involved in 60% of the cases of diarrhoea. Cryptosporidiosis is a…
8 June 2021
One outbreak of diarrhea in a heifer calf costs at least 150 euros per affected animal. During calf rearing it is important to keep the infection pressure on the farm as low as possible. Diarrhea is an often occurring health issue in young calves. Research…
8 June 2021
In addition to diarrhea, pneumonia is the second largest cause of calf mortality. Calves that do survive still bring about extra expenses of 150 euros per calf. This amount includes treatment costs, later insemination, and reduced milk yield in the first lactation. Pneumonia in calves…
The lifespan of dairy cows is an important part of the sustainability theme. The term "lifespan" is usually used to indicate a period that ends due to natural causes in old age. But today in our intensive farming systems, the cow's lifespan is significantly shorter than its potential. Currently, the average dairy cow lasts about three lactations.
Earn Major steps can be taken in the field of sustainability, profitability and social acceptance. Financially, the benefits can amount to tens of thousands of euros per year! An important question, of course, is: in what way? Heifer-calf rearing, lactation start and lactation persistence are important components. Below is a calculation example and more information.
A Dutch dairy cow lasts on average more than three lactations and has a lifetime production of approximately 30,000 kg of milk. Replacement of dairy cows is not voluntary in seven out of ten cases; forced drainage can often be prevented by taking preventive action. The main causes of forced drainage are mastitis, hoof problems and reduced fertility. Preventive action is a good investment, because it can prevent many of these problems and extend the life.
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