Raising young animals in dairy farming requires special care from the first days of life. In this context, proper nutrition for heifer calves plays a crucial role in healthy development and in establishing a solid foundation for the future dairy herd.
During this phase, the digestive system is developing, making it essential to provide a balanced diet to ensure healthy growth and a productive adult life. At this time, the diet must meet the specific needs of this category, ensuring the adequate intake of essential nutrients. Alisul stands out in this regard, offering a variety of Supra feed that meets the specific needs of heifer calves, promoting optimal growth.
Cafe for heifer calves
In addition to nutrition, factors such as health, environment, and management directly contribute to the well-being and development of these animals.
Health and veterinary monitoring
Regular veterinary check-ups are crucial to ensuring the health of heifer calves. Sanitary control (parasite control and prophylaxis for infectious diseases) is essential.
Adequate environment and comfort
The environment in which heifer calves are raised plays a significant role in their development. Clean, well-ventilated facilities with controlled temperatures provide comfort, reduce stress, and promote healthy growth. Proper spaces for rest and physical activities are essential.
Specific nutritional management for growth phases
In addition to feed, it is crucial to adapt the diet according to the different growth phases. Specific nutritional management for each stage, including dietary transitions, ensures a continuous supply of necessary nutrients for the proper development of the digestive and musculoskeletal systems.
Encouraging natural behavior
Allowing heifer calves to express natural behaviors is vital for their psychological and physical development. Spaces for play, social interactions with other animals, and objects that stimulate exploration are key elements for creating an enriching environment.
Bone development
Adequate intake of calcium, phosphorus, and other essential nutrients during the growth phase of heifer calves contributes to healthy bone development, preventing orthopedic problems.
Hormonal balance
Proper nutrition contributes to hormonal balance, influencing puberty and the onset of milk production, positively impacting the longevity and productivity of the cow.
Curiosities about calf behavior
From their unique communication to social behavior patterns, heifer calves offer fascinating insights into their world. Some curiosities reveal the complexity and beauty of this early stage of bovine development.
Socialization of calves
Like humans, calves are social animals and significantly benefit from interaction with herd members, developing social bonds that will persist throughout their lives.
Communication of calves
They communicate through specific vocalizations and can recognize the voices of their mothers and other herd members from an early age.
Learning through observation
Calves learn by observing the activities of the older herd, absorbing knowledge about foraging and defensive behaviors.
Supra feed: excellence in dairy cattle nutrition
Alisul, renowned for its expertise in animal nutrition, presents Supra products, a range of premium feeds specially formulated to meet the nutritional demands of heifer calves. Rich in proteins, minerals, and vitamins, the Supra line ensures robust development, preparing them for a productive life as dairy cows
Maxxi Mil Baby Laminada
Maxxi Milk Baby Laminada feed is the ideal choice for calves from the fourth day of life, promoting exceptional performance in the first weeks. With pre-cooked and laminated corn, it enhances starch digestibility, accelerating initial rumen formation and significantly contributing to healthy development.
It stands out for its high energy, palatability, and nutritional balance. Additionally, it is enriched with yeasts and lasalocid sodium, a growth promoter, making it a complete and effective option to nourish and boost the potential of calves from their earliest days.
Maxxi Milk Terneira Laminada
Developed for calves from the fourth day of life, Maxxi Milk Terneira Laminada stands out by ensuring easy initial consumption thanks to the inclusion of molasses. With pre-cooked and laminated corn to improve starch digestibility, this feed provides exceptional performance in the first weeks of life.
Its impact extends beyond, accelerating initial rumen formation and significantly contributing to robust development. It offers high energy, palatability, and nutritional balance, and is fortified with yeasts and the growth promoter lasalocid sodium.
Supra Lacta Terneira 18
Serving as an excellent option for heifer calves, calves, and heifers, Supra Lacta Terneira 18 is a pelleted and balanced feed. Including the growth promoter lasalocid sodium, this feed incorporates additives that optimize energy utilization in the diet.
Its balanced formula provides essential supplementation with vitamins A, D, and E, playing vital roles in the development and health of young cattle.
Healthy growth starts here
Attention to the nutrition of heifer calves is a vital investment for the healthy development of the dairy herd. From prenatal care to the selection of premium feeds, every detail directly impacts future quality and productivity.
If you aim to ensure robust growth and lasting health for your heifer calves, explore Alisul’s Supra line and discover how our innovative solutions can enhance your herd’s performance.
For more information, visit our website and delve into the world of bovine nutrition, and contact us here. Your journey to a healthy herd begins now.
