calves

To combat heat stress, calves can be fed more calories to support energy for growth by increasing milk solids or milk volume, which will boost immune function and help calves cope better. Photo: Mark Pasveer

25-02 | News

Beat the heat: How to keep calves cool and avoid heat stress

For consumers, a calf with a cow is an ideal situation. For farmers, it presents challenges in terms of housing, health, and business economics. Much research is still needed to achieve the 2040 target for keeping more calves with cows. Photo: Mark Pasveer

12-01 | Article

Keeping calves with cows: Success possible but questions remain

In the Netherlands, there is a debate about raising the transport age of calves. While dairy and veal farming sectors want to maintain the current 14 days, the government wants to raise the age to 28 days in 2028. Photo: Henk Riswick

02-01 | News

28-day-old calves perform no better than younger calves

A mobile calf barn with a removable partition for forming pairs. It was found that in this barn, calves experience more stress than in group igloos. Photo: Andrea van Schaik

20-11-2025 | News

How housing impacts stress levels in calves

By using more bioavailable forms, like organic trace minerals that are easier for calves to absorb, nutritionists can meet the animal’s needs more precisely, reduce waste, and support both calf health. Photo: Trouw Nutrition

18-09-2025 | Article

5 mindset shifts for raising resilient calves