VDK Agri Milkfeeder Single

The VDK Agri Milk Feeder Single contributes to sound calf rearing and therefore lays the foundation for healthy, sustainable and efficient dairy cows. The specifically designed system results in slow milk yield which means that calf suckle longer. This results in additional saliva production, which improves digestion and increased feed intake. It also benefits the suckling need of the calves. The slanted bottom of the Milk Feeder means that less residual milk remains. The lid of the Milk Feeder keeps out flies, cats and other vermin in order to guarantee optimal hygiene.

Procedure

The assumption when using the VDK Agri Milk Feeder Single is that each calf has its own teat. The calf retains this teat throughout the entire milking period. It is therefore advisable to number the teats and link them to one calf. When the calf is moved to group housing, the teat is also moved to the VDK Agri Milk Feeder Group. The stress from moving to group housing is significantly reduced because the calf immediately recognises its own trusted teat when it arrives in group housing. You should preferably let a calf pick out its own teat because this way it will be able to find it again easily next time.

Hygiene

Flush the VDK Agri Milk Feeder daily with warm water and clean the Feeder twice per week using VDK Agri Clean Pro. An alkaline agent that removes the milk fat from the Milk Feeder and the teat. You should not leave the Milk Feeder hanging all day. This will save you on teats.

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•   The slow milk flow results in additional saliva production, which improves digestion and increased feed intake.
•   The calf retains the same teat throughout the entire milking period.
•   The teat is recessed in the wall of the Feeder which makes cleaning easier.
•   The slanted bottom results in less residual milk.
•   The sealable lid keeps flies and cats away and prevents it from being contaminated with straw.
•   Teats are very easy to change.

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Adri van Gestel from Hilvarenbeek (The Netherlands): “I've been working with the VDK Agri Hybrid for three or months now. I saw this particular calf hutch on another dairy farm in the area, and since my smaller hutches were due for replacement, I decided to swap them out for two Hybrids. Whereas in the old hutch, you had to kneel down to feed the calves, now we can stand nice and straight. It's also possible to regulate the temperature using the flap. On days when it's a bit colder, we close the flap; otherwise, it stays open."

"We use the Hybrid for our heifer and bull calves. When the calves are healthy and drinking well, I house them together. I think that's better for their well-being and more fun for them, too. And I've noticed I end up with stronger calves this way. The animals have more room than before, and more space for exercise. This helps them grow into nice, well-muscled calves.”

‘Healthier calves in outdoor housing’.

‘My consultant for compound feed told me about VDK Agri igloos. In addition to the single-calf housing I purchased from them, I bought three VDK Agri XL 5 boxes a few months ago This allows the calves to remain outside in the fresh air for longer before being transferred to the former youngstock housing. This time outdoors keeps them healthy. As my calves suffered a lot less from diarrhoea, I ordered two more group igloos.

‘If I need to expand my housing, I'll buy VDK Agri products.’

‘I've been using VDK Agri calf igloos for ten years now. As I expand my business, I've bought VDK Agri boxes again and again. It's the obvious choice: they're easy to use and easy to clean. In addition to focusing on calves’ feed, I notice that it’s worth paying extra attention to their housing. After all, my calves are my future dairy cows and an important foundation for my business.’

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