Calf rearing management
These pages give an overview of our Foundation Rearing Approach to calf management.
The Foundation Rearing Approach is based on the principle of making the right investment decisions for your calves to achieve maximum lifetime performance. Independent research work has highlighted many areas of calf management and nutrition that can influence the long-term productivity of the mature animal.
As a company specialising in calf rearing, Volac is committed to helping farmers make the most of their calves. Foundation Rearing provides bespoke rearing advice tailored to individual farm requirements, i.e. rearing dairy or beef, feeding system, labour availability, housing type and other farm specific factors.
Further comprehensive information is available in our Calf Management Guide which is available free by phoning us on 0800 919808.
Rearing for a reason
Rearing systems
Choosing a system
Colostrum management
Tips on feeding whole or surplus milk
Housing
Weaning