Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Products Co., has invested in automatic calf feeding certification and training programs to equip its sales and service personnel with the latest information and skills to advise clients using automatic calf feeders."As more dairies embrace automatic calf feeders, our staff will be prepared to assist them in developing and managing a successful system and nutrition program," says Tom Earleywine, Ph.D., director of nutritional services for Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Products Company. "Integrating an automatic calf feeder into your calf program requires a systematic approach and a higher level of management, as well as proper consideration and planning."
Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Products, who has almost 10 years of research with automatic calf feeders, developed a training program with German-based Förster-Technik, a manufacturer of automatic calf feeders. The certification and training covers programming, operating and maintaining automatic calf feeder systems, as well as managing the nutrition systems to do what is best for calves.
"Because automatic calf feeders provide round-the-clock access to liquid nutrients, they closely mimic the feeding patterns of calves nursing their dams. This ready supply of nutrients also helps promote full potential feeding -- delivering at least 2.5 pounds of milk solids in 8 to 12 liters of water per day," notes Earleywine. "A growing body of research shows full potential feeding of pre-weaned calves leads to better feed efficiency, lower age at first calving and higher first-lactation milk production as animals mature."
A cornerstone of Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Products training efforts is the certification of both Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Products national account managers and Purina Animal Nutrition's regional calf and heifer specialists. These professionals are available throughout the United States. You can find a new interactive map to contact your local representative by visiting www.lolmilkreplacer.com.
"Our team is here to help you at every stage whether you are considering an automatic calf feeder or already own one, they are prepared to help you select a nutrition and management plan to match your goals," says Earleywine.
For additional information on Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Products or how to feed your calves to their fullest potential, visit www.facebook.com/WeCareforCalves, www.youtube.com/WeCareforCalves or call 800-618-6455.
Since 1951, when Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Products Company developed the first calf milk replacer, the company has been committed to creating the best milk replacers from the best technologies and quality ingredients. Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Products Company is a division of Land O'Lakes, Inc. a national farmer-owned food and agricultural organization.
Purina Animal Nutrition LLC (www.purinamills.com) is a national organization serving producers, animal owners and their families through more than 4,700 local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers throughout the United States. Driven to unlock the greatest potential in every animal, the company is an industry-leading innovator offering a valued portfolio of complete feeds, supplements, premixes, ingredients and specialty technologies for the livestock and lifestyle animal markets. Purina Animal Nutrition LLC is headquartered in Shoreview, Minn. and a wholly owned subsidiary of Land O'Lakes, Inc.
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