Trouw Nutrition India – The leading animal nutrition company in India

  The first weeks and months in the life of a calf are crucial for rearing a highly productive dairy cow. Sustainably feeding an expanding world population requires utilising the full potential of all our resources. For dairy cows, this means optimising their daily milk production. Supported by LifeStart science, Sprayfo offers a complete range of calf-rearing solutions that ensure optimum development during the early stages of life and help to maintain a robust, healthy calf that is ready for high milk production. This allows farmers to produce more milk with fewer cows and to reduce the amount of young stock. Sprayfo Delta Sprayfo Delta is developed to combine the best of whole milk with the best of calf milk replacers. Sprayfo Delta is high in fat, perfectly balanced in vitamins and mineral, providing an osmolality close to fresh milk; ensuring calves get all they need for the best possible start in life. Sprayfo Osmofit Sprayfo OsmoFit is able to keep and/or restore...

  Proper nutrition during the early stages of life is critical for the growth and development of calves, while appropriate feeding strategies for heifers play a role in ensuring they reach their full genetic potential as productive adult cows. Here are some key points to consider in calf and heifer feed management: Colostrum feeding : Colostrum, the first milk produced by the cow after calving, is crucial for providing passive immunity to the calf. It should be fed within the first few hours after birth, as the calf's ability to absorb antibodies decreases rapidly over time. Milk or milk replacer feeding : After colostrum, calves should be fed a high-quality milk or milk replacer designed specifically for young calves. This feed should contain adequate levels of protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals. Feeding amounts and frequency should be based on the calf's age, weight, and growth targets. Transition to solid feed : As calves grow older, they should be gradually transitio...