Calf feeding is a key step to ensure its growth, strengthen its immunity, and guarantee its comfort. For the breeder, using appropriate equipment makes it easier to distribute milk and manage rations with precision. Terwagne, a store specializing in farming equipment, presents to you the essential accessories for successful calf feeding according to the needs of your farm.
How to use a calf bottle?
The calf bottle is an ideal accessory for individual feeding, especially during the first days of life or when the calf is weaker. It allows precise control of the amount of milk ingested and ensures a good intake of colostrum. The breeder can easily check if the calf is feeding correctly.
For optimal hygiene, it is essential to choose a robust, graduated, and easy-to-clean bottle. Square or wide-opening models make filling easier and reduce the risk of spills.
Calf bottle or feeding trough: which to choose?
When the calf becomes more independent, it can be fed in groups. The teat feeding trough then becomes the most practical accessory, as it allows for feeding multiple calves simultaneously while maintaining a natural feeding.
The feeding trough saves you valuable time: a single bucket can feed up to 5 calves. It also facilitates ration management, as each animal receives its portion via its own teat, limiting feeding discrepancies.
Sturdy, easy to clean, and ideal for accompanying the transition between bottle feeding and group feeding, the teat bucket is particularly suited to larger farms.
How to choose a teat for a calf?
The teat is an essential element in calf feeding, as it influences both the flow rate and the sucking reflex. Several models exist, each meeting a specific need:
- Long teats (or wolf teats): they slow down ingestion and promote a more natural feeding by mimicking the udder.
- Cross-cut teats: they limit flow and reduce the risk of choking.
- Rubber teats: flexible and durable, they are ideal for intensive daily use.
To choose the right teat, consider the calf's age, its sucking strength, the type of accessory used (bottle, bucket, or wolf teat), and the frequency of meals.
Terwagne offers a wide range of bottles, teat buckets, and teats compatible with all feeding systems. You will also find colostrum, supplements, and all the essential accessories for starting feeding under the best conditions.
Do you want to buy calf feeding accessories?
Visit Terwagne to find all the essential equipment for calf feeding. Our team is at your disposal to guide you in choosing the accessories best suited to your needs. Contact us easily via our online form or by phone.
