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At Østrup Søndergaard, ensuring newborn calves receive high-quality colostrum has always been a top priority. With a herd of 400 cows, the farm team quickly realized that maintaining a consistent colostrum routine was essential for building immunity and supporting healthy growth. However, before implementing ColoQuick, achieving this consistency was a challenge.
Early Challenges with Calf Feeding
Before introducing ColoQuick, the farm didn’t have a clear system for handling colostrum. There was no established routine for storage or administration, and as the herd grew from 200 to 400 cows, the team noticed starter health issues in calves. Calves were not consistently getting the antibodies they needed in the first hours of life, and staff needed a reliable system that everyone could use.
“Before we had ColoQuick, there wasn’t really a routine for handling colostrum — neither in storage nor in feeding. When our herd expanded, almost every calf had some starter health issues. It was clear that inconsistent colostrum management was affecting their immunity and overall health.”
A Simple and Reliable Solution
The farm introduced ColoQuick to standardize and simplify colostrum feeding. The process is straightforward: frozen colostrum is thawed gently in the device, and a beep signals when it’s ready to feed.
Freja explains:
“It’s really simple for everyone. You put the colostrum in, wait for the beep, and feed. All our staff, even the newest employees, can follow the routine without mistakes. It’s easy and reliable, and it ensures every calf gets the antibodies it needs.”
This system also allowed Østrup Søndergaard to make better use of frozen colostrum, reducing waste while keeping the process efficient. The intuitive workflow gave the team confidence that every calf would receive consistent care, no matter who was feeding.
Healthier Calves and Confident Staff
Since implementing ColoQuick, the farm has seen significant improvements:
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Stronger immunity: Blood tests before and after introducing the system showed higher antibody levels in calves.
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Reduced diarrhea: Early-life health issues decreased, supporting better growth and welfare.
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Consistent routines: Every staff member can follow the same simple, reliable process.
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Expert guidance: Advice from ColoQuick helped optimize the daily workflow and provided confidence in best practices.
“It’s great to get advice from someone outside the farm on something we do every day. It helped us refine our process and gave us confidence that we were doing it right.”
Reliable Routines for Healthier Calves
Østrup Søndergaard’s experience shows how a structured colostrum management system like ColoQuick can transform calf health outcomes. By creating a simple, repeatable routine, the farm strengthened immunity in newborn calves, reduced preventable illnesses, and gave their team an easy-to-follow system they can rely on every day.
For farms looking to improve early-life calf health, investing in the right colostrum management tools can make all the difference.
