Rearing calves - Import export

When rearing calves, farmers strive for regular growth of their animals. This can only be achieved when the calves get enough food and when farmers ensure that the animals remain healthy. A common, yet underexposed, problem to the calves’ health is coccidiosis (also named eimeriosis). A 2011 study in Austria showed that only 45% of the farmers were familiar with the term “coccidia”. So, what is this? What is coccidiosis in calves? Coccidiosis is an important parasitic disease of vertebrate animals (including calves and adult cattle) and is a common cause of scours. The infection is mainly seen in calves from 3 weeks up to approximately 1 year of age and is highly prevalent on cattle farms. This high prevalence causes a big financial impact to farms due to reduced growth or even death of calves.

Soy Protein Concentrate (SPC) is a refined product that comes from soybean meal that has been toasted, dehulled, and defatted. SPC has a creamy white or light-yellow color and a distinct soybean smell. It can be found as a fine powder or granules, with both GMO and non-GMO versions available. SPC has a protein content of 60% per 100g of product and is intended for animal feed. It has a shelf life of 12 to 24 months and should be stored in a well-ventilated warehouse with a maximum temperature of 25°C and low humidity. Foodcom S.A. offers SPC in 25 kg bags, Big Bags, and in bulk. Soy Protein Concentrate is commonly used in animal nutrition products for a variety of species, including calf milk replacers, veal and rearing calves, poultry and piglet food, and aquaculture nutrition. SPC is known for its high digestibility and amino acid content, which help promote animal growth.