The first weeks of life are decisive for a calf’s development. The amount of milk a calf drinks determines how well its intestine develops – and thus also its growth and nutrient absorption.
A well-developed intestine determines how much of the feed is actually utilized by the animal.
Feeding
Intestinal development
Nutrient absorption
Growth
Performance
More calf milk means more development
If a calf is fed intensively, its digestive system develops significantly faster. The intestine grows, the surface area increases, and nutrients can be absorbed more effectively.
This is directly evident in the barn:
- Calves achieve higher daily weight gains
- they can absorb nutrients more effectively
- they develop more uniformly
up to +100%
higher feed intake
over 3 meters
longer small intestine
significantly larger
intestinal surface area
The larger intestinal surface area supports better nutrient absorption.
Why the intestine is so important
The intestine is the central organ for:
Nutrient absorption
Development
Resilience
The better the intestine is developed, the more stable and high-performing the calf will be.
What this means for the farm
Intensive feeding ensures:
- uniform development of the calves
- stable feed intake from the start
- fewer setbacks during rearing
The foundation for high-performing animals is established in the first weeks of life.
Conclusion
The intestine of intensively fed calves develops faster and becomes more efficient. This enables better nutrient absorption – and creates the foundation for healthy, stable, and high-performing animals.
The right calf milk makes the difference
Intensive feeding with BEWI-MILK® calf milk enables high daily weight gains and optimal intestinal development.
