Increased pre-weaning growth has a positive effect on lifetime production
The average lifetime daily production of dairy cows can be increased significantly
LifeStart average lifetime daily milk production
Increasing the lifetime average daily milk production in cows can be achieved by managing the following parameters:
Our early LifeStart research has demonstrated that using a LifeStart feeding schedule can significantly reduce the age of heifers at first calving and substantially increase the milk production in the first lactation.
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Trouw Nutrition is dedicated to optimize calf rearing principles by developing science based solutions that will enable dairy farmers to produce in a more sustainable way. Together with our global network of scientific institutes, we share solutions to deal with common challenges of the dairy industry.
In 2014 Trouw Nutrition initiated the Kempenshof LifeStart trial in which calves are monitored from birth until the end of their productive life. This trial still continues today.
Our team will share their latest findings and results as well as other important information related to calf rearing from around the world.
LifeStart studies on lifetime production
LifeStart Themes
Most of the LifeStart science presented on this site is related to a particular stage of the life of a calf or dairy cow. There are however some general themes not related to a particular stage of life.
For a full understanding of LifeStart science, please review the information related to the following
4 themes:
