11 August 2025
From early April to mid-October the cows are outside day and night, as long as the clay soil allows it. Although the cell count on the farm usually stays low, William keeps looking for ways to improve it further. "Now and then we had cows…
10 April 2025
Energy shortage, "slepende melkziekte" and ketosis: different terms for the same problem. Calving demands a lot from a cow, both metabolically and hormonally. Even though good products and methods are available, energy shortage remains a common problem. But how effective are these solutions in practice?…
18 March 2025
Calving is a critical and demanding period in the life of a dairy cow. Many factors decide how smoothly a cow gets through this transition, such as calcium balance, energy balance and resistance. Good dry period management can make the difference here and lower the…
10 April 2024
Dairy cows face a considerable energy challenge during the transition period: the energy requirement for milk production rises quickly, while feed intake is often not yet up to level. This leads to a negative energy balance, which is a risk factor for ketosis. This condition…
8 February 2024
The year 2024 has only just begun, so "fly problems" is probably not the first thing on your mind. But right now, in the winter months, is exactly the time to draw up a plan of action for the coming fly season. We need to…
8 February 2024
Choosing the right teats for your calves can be complicated. After all, there are so many teats and systems on the market! From buckets to soft teats and firmer teats for the calves. On farm level, the ideal system should have a positive effect on…
In the Topro Knowledge Base, a lot of attention is paid to, among other things, sustainability, profitability and solutions in livestock farming. Throughout the year there are many themes that require attention.
Sustainable livestock is essential for the existence of livestock farms. An important part of the sustainability theme is the lifespan of animals. We are convinced that the sector can take a big step in terms of sustainability and profitability if the lifespan of animals can be extended. We think along with you about every detail, because it's about details!
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