Integration into modern production systems

Just as in conventional rearing systems, calves in dam rearing have certain requirements: calves must have access to a lying area with dry bedding, feed and water. From time to time these calves also need to be examined and when necessary treated. Thus, a separate calf area has to be provided.

Inclusion in the daily management has to be well considered. We took advantage of the natural behavior of wild cattle and built our calf area attached to the lying area of the milking herd.

Calves can move from one area to the other via a transponder controlled selection gate.. Thus, the kindergarten – a group exclusively for the young calves, which is a typical appearance in wild cattle – can develop. In the calf area feed is provided in calf adequate form (height of drinkers and feeders). Cow and calf can be separated easily and animal handling is simplified.