Posts by Joëlle Frencken
Grasdag 2023: Silage harvesting, roughage and well-balanced dairy cows.
How much milk can a cow produce with roughage from your own land? The form and function of the cow must be in balance to intake a lot of roughage. Our motto is and remains: look at the cow! What does a cow need to bring even more balance to the next generation? Ralph Engelen…
Lees meerCan breeding contribute to reducing heat stress in cows?
1. Heat tolerant genes: Genes are known to contribute to better heat tolerance of cows, such as the genes related to sweat production, regulating the body temperature and adapting to changes in the surrounding climate. 2. Higher antioxidant production: Heat causes oxidative stress in cows, which can lead to damaged cells and inflammation. Targeted selection…
Lees meerBig Boukje 333 is living proof!
Big Boukje 333 first 100,000 kg cow Big Boukje 333 is the first Malki daughter to yield 100,000 kg of milk, with daily production averaging more than 45 litres. Big Boukje 333 merits 89 points with excellent scores for legs, frame and dairy strength. We are delighted to congratulate the Knoef family with this unique…
Lees meerThe Zoo in the Cow
The Fish Walk For years I have observed cows that walk like a fish: The rear end goes from left to right, because the cow needs to walk around her udder. This is not very efficient and is definitely not good for the longevity of the cow. The front end of the cow is too…
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