Whole milk alone is not enough for a calf.
Whole milk is the natural basis for calves. However, its composition often varies—depending on lactation stage, feeding, and the cow’s health. A silent gap that slows growth, immunity, and vitality.
Whole milk alone is not enough!
Iron is essential for blood formation, oxygen transport, and immune defence. Whole milk does not meet this requirement—with measurable consequences.
Lower daily weight gains
Without sufficient iron, the metabolism lacks the basis for growth.
Higher susceptibility to disease
Without iron, the immune system cannot work at full capacity—infectious diseases take hold more quickly.
Delayed development
Days lost in early rearing can hardly be made up later.
When iron is missing, the foundation is missing
Iron is indispensable for the calf’s development. Three key body functions in particular depend on an adequate supply.
1
Oxygen transport
Haemoglobin needs iron—without iron, there is less oxygen in every cell.
2
Immune defence
Iron is needed for immune cells—if it is lacking, protection weakens.
3
Energy metabolism
Without iron, energy metabolism runs on low power and growth is delayed.
Natural does not automatically mean needs-based.
What Matters in the Barn Now
Three clear steps to close the silent gap in whole-milk feeding.
Meet requirements
Approx. 100 mg of iron per calf per day in addition to whole milk.
Via the milk feed
Simple, safe, and without injection—administered daily with whole milk.
Complete trace elements
Supplement iron, copper, zinc, and manganese in the right ratio.
Your solution: BEWI®-SAN Milk+
A clearly defined supplement that is simply added to the milk feed.
FOR WHOLE-MILK FEEDING
BEWI®-SAN Milk+
Provides targeted supplementation of iron and other trace elements so that whole-milk-fed calves can fully develop their growth and vitality potential.
Ensure iron supply?
Let us advise you. Our experts understand the challenges of whole-milk feeding in calf rearing.
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