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CALFEXPERT AUTOMATIC FEEDING SYSTEMS
CalfExpert is one of Holm & Laue’s most important products, developed with the latest technology following the H&L100 automatic feeders. It is a highly preferred and well-received product in the field.
The CalfExpert feeding robot ensures the rearing of healthy and strong calves with its durability, ease of use, customized milk preparation, and individual monitoring. Each calf is fed with the exact amount of milk or milk replacer it needs, at the ideal temperature and in hygienic conditions.
Advanced Feeding Technology
H&L automatic feeders operate as a fully computer-controlled system, where the central feeding unit holds the milk replacer. The system identifies each calf via a responder tag, prepares fresh milk accordingly, and serves it to the calf.
The responder ensures that a calf has not already visited the feeding station before serving milk. Traditional hand feeding is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and limited to two meals per day.
With Holm & Laue CalfExpert, calves can receive multiple smaller meals throughout the day, mimicking natural feeding and preventing overfeeding.
Why Frequent Feeding Matters
A calf’s abomasum (fourth stomach chamber) has a capacity of 1.5–2 liters. If a calf needs to consume more than 3 liters per meal, the milk should be divided into multiple feedings (typically 6–7 liters per day).
Overfeeding in one session can lead to milk entering the rumen, which may cause digestive issues and impair rumen development.
If milk remains in the rumen for too long, it curdles and slows down the calf’s growth, reducing long-term feed efficiency and milk production potential.
With CalfExpert, milk or replacer is delivered in multiple feedings throughout the day, ensuring the calf’s abomasum is not overloaded, preventing digestive issues, and optimizing future milk production.
Automatic Portion Control & Health Benefits
Feeding more than necessary may not cause immediate problems in the first 10 days, but by 3–4 weeks, it can lead to serious health issues.
The automatic feeding system prevents overfeeding, reducing the risk of digestive problems and lowering operational costs.
Unique Features of CalfExpert
✅ Small Pump System – An exclusive Holm & Laue feature that prevents air intake while delivering milk to the calf.
✅ Always Fresh & Warm Milk – Dual mixer technology ensures calves are fed immediately without waiting. Built-in heating elements maintain milk temperature, preventing waste due to cooling.
✅ Hygienic Feeding Lines – Automatic cleaning system after each feeding prevents contamination and cross-infection. |
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HygieneStation – The Future of Calf Feeding
The HygieneStation is a state-of-the-art feeding station designed for hygienic and healthy calf feeding.
Key Features:
✔ Natural Drinking Position – The nipple is positioned at an upward angle, allowing the calf to drink just like it would from its mother, reducing the risk of milk entering the rumen. |
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✔ Real-Time Monitoring – Track calf behavior, feeding habits, and station visits via CalfExpert, your PC, or phone from anywhere.
✔ Fast Learning & Training – Strong suction pumps and training buttons ensure quick adaptation to the station.
✔ 24-Hour Feeding Availability – A special LED light keeps the nipple illuminated at night, allowing calves to feed comfortably in the dark.
✔ Winter-Resistant Design – The built-in anti-frost system prevents freezing, ensuring continuous operation even in extreme cold.
With CalfExpert, you can always access detailed reports and graphs on your calves’ feeding and health.
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