Discover the Calf Starter Teat, designed to enhance calf feeding with its innovative features. Ideal for new-born calves, this teat promotes natural sucking behaviour, allowing milk to flow at an optimal rate. The inverted nipple stimulates the calf to suck, increasing saliva production for improved milk digestibility.
Saliva plays a crucial role in calf digestion by buffering rumen acidity with its pH of approximately 8.2 and high sodium bicarbonate content. This helps counteract acid-producing feedstuffs like cereals, molasses, and potatoes, ensuring a balanced ruminal pH. Moreover, saliva suppresses foam in the rumen, reducing the risk of bloat—a potentially fatal condition in calves.
