switching from cmr to supplementary: to curd or not to curd? To the average person, one milk powder can seem more or less like another. But there are some crucial differences between the Ngahiwi Premium and Supplementary range. The first is curding v non-curding, and...
WHICH MAKES SENS FOR YOU – VAT MILK, CMR OR A COMBINATION OF THE TWO? One of the most common questions we get asked at Ngahiwi is this: “Why should I buy your calf milk replacer, when I have perfectly good milk in the vat?” The answer depends on a few things and...
Shelter for the calf We invest heavily in our calves; whether they go on to be a producer in your dairy herd, or to deliver you a high carcass weight as a 2 year-old. It is vital that your management of their environment is optimal. The creation of a rearing shed that...
Science of once-a-day-feeding For years the most frequently asked question on calf rearing was: “Why should I feed my calves milk only once a day? It’s so unnatural.” Even though these days nearly all beef farmers feed once a day, many do not...
Feeding Regimes What feeding system to use? There are two main feeding systems commonly used by New Zealand calf rearers, twice-a-day and once-a-day. Rearers can use calf milk replacers, liquid whole milk systems or a combination of both. Many dairy farmers now...
Viability and Economics Let’s face it – there is no perfect way to rear calves. Essentially you choose a system that best fits your resources and requirements. However, whether you are a dairy or beef farmer you’re looking for economic viability and a...
