The latest research into commercial calf rearing, including how fat content, composition and volume of milk can have a game-changing impact on the first few weeks of an animal’s life, will be revealed during an Ireland-wide roadshow, including an event in Ballinasloe.
Organised by Trouw Nutrition, the week-long LifeStart Calf Innovation Roadshow offers farmers, vets, calf specialists, feed advisors and breeding consultants the chance to discover how science has led to innovative yet practical solutions which dramatically elevate calf health and performance.
With events taking place in Meath, Cork, Galway and Tipperary from November 6 – 13, the roadshow brings together experts from Trouw, SCCL Colostrum and Teemore Engineering to present a best practice insight into calf rearing – covering everything from colostrum feeding to nutrition and housing.
The sessions will also reveal how Trouw’s LifeStart Science platform has led to the development of Milkivit ONE, the first energised calf milk replacer to utilise the patent-pending LactoFat Pro technology to optimise calf development and resilience.
The free roadshow event in Galway will take place in Ballinasloe at the Shearwater Hotel on Monday, November 10 at 10:15am.
Following trials with Irish dairy farmers, and ahead of the spring calving season, Milkivit ONE will be launched to the local market as part of the Roadshow.
It has already gained widespread traction, exceeding all expectations in GB and Northern Ireland.
Encouraging farmers to register for one of the five local events, which are free to attend, Dr Aaron Brown, Commercial Calf Nutritionist for Trouw, said, “This roadshow is a great opportunity to gain a holistic insight into calf management”.
“And to better understand how cutting-edge research is being applied to the products and innovations which are driving on-farm productivity and profitability.”
“We look forward to welcoming all who are ready to push the boundaries and elevate their on-farm performance.”
