Carefree dry period

A good dry period requires a careful approach. The dry period brings a change of ration and is also a time of major hormonal change. A good dry period is crucial for the life of both cow and calf. It lays the foundations for the next lactation and the potential of the unborn calf.

Animal health

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We formulate proven dry matter rations based on high dry matter intake and palatability, resulting in a trained rumen and a strong start to lactation. Our dry period concept helps cows to pass through the transition period smoothly and easily.

The dry period ration is a concept specialized by our division TheTransitionCompany. If you want to read more about dry cow ration, please click here

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Silage management

Digestion by the cow

The compartments in the ruminant stomach and intestines combine to create a large factory that breaks down (digests) feed into substances that can be absorbed into the bloodstream. The entrance to this factory is the cow’s muzzle where the chewing movement grinds the plant material and moistens it with saliva. Waste and undigested feed components are excreted by the cow via the manure.

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Silage management

Maize harvest

Every year, the maize harvest is an important moment to process the high-quality crop into roughage. The entire process, from harvesting to the covering of the maize silage, must be properly attuned.

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Silage management

Grass silage

Making grass silage is a method of preserving forage. It is a preserving method, just like pickling, freezing, drying, salting or canning. The process of silaging is based on creating anaerobic conditions and sufficient acidity. Harmful micro-organisms like mould have little chance of developing in anaerobic conditions and acidification stops the decomposition process. This enables long term storage of the grass without compromising on the quality.

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