Mark van Kleef, Author at FarmLabo - Supplier of BoviLab equipment.

FarmLabo and Elanco organised a successful workshop about BoviLab

FarmLabo organised a successful workshop for (prospective) users of BoviLab. Together with Elanco, FarmLabo joined forces to bring this event to life. On 16 May, veterinarians and some nutritionists travelled to Boerderij de Pol in Scherpenzeel (Gld.) to attend the workshop. After the reception and a sandwich lunch, bovine veterinarian Mark van Kleef explained how …

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Test blood for both NEFA and BHB

Knowledge base, Posts / By Mark van Kleef

During a webinar by UK-Vet Livestock, Julia Moorhouse, Head of Veterinary Services at Map of Ag, explained why it’s important to monitor both non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) and beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) during the transition period. The correlation between NEFA and BHB is not strong enough to use BHB alone as a predictor of health and production …

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Blood test shows downer cow has good prognosis

Knowledge base, Posts / By Mark van Kleef

A downer cow can go down due to multiple causes. Would you like to know what she is lacking and whether it’s worth continuing treatment? With BoviLab, you measure the key parameters and have a good indication of the prognosis using the muscle enzymes CK and AST. BoviLab makes the cause visible and helps to …

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The convincing ability of BoviLab

Knowledge base, Posts / By Mark van Kleef

Cow health does not improve just by doing blood tests. Factors such as housing, rations, management and other risks on the farm play a role in a smooth transition period. FarmLabo’s vision is to improve the dairy farmer’s transition management. BoviLab’s strength is to let the dairy farmer see what goes wrong during the transition …

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Recent study: BoviLab is a useful and practical tool

Knowledge base, News, Posts / By Mark van Kleef

A recent study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that BoviLab is a useful and practical tool for improving the transition period in dairy cows. During the research conducted in 2023, 297 blood samples from 261 Holstein cows were taken and analysed using BoviLab. These cows were divided into four lactation stages: 14 days before …

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First BoviLab users in Switzerland

News, Posts / By Mark van Kleef

The first BoviLab users in Switzerland are now on board. The veterinary practices Bovi Swiss and Reprovet have both been using a BoviLab since February. New users have also joined in the Netherlands and Belgium. These are Vallei & Wetering dierenartsen from Renswoude, Dierenartsencentrum de Stellingwerven from Oosterwolde and Animalvith from Belgium. Dierenartsenpraktijk VUG (Voorthuizen, …

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BoviLab at Vetlab in Poland

News, Posts / By Mark van Kleef

On Wednesday 28th of February, bovine veterinarian Mark van Kleef visited Vetlab in Poland to deliver a BoviLab. Van Kleef is proud that veterinarian Piotr Kwiecinski (pictured in the middle) from VetLab chose BoviLab. Van Kleef describes Vetlab as an unique company in Europe. Kwiecinsk has built up a lot with Vetlab, where over 100 …

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Blood testing for BHB alone is not sufficient to prevent ketosis

Knowledge base, Posts / By Mark van Kleef

Veterinarians who exclusively test blood for beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) miss a large number of cows that are indeed at risk of subclinical ketosis. British research shows that not all dairy cows have elevated levels of both BHB and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) in their blood. A British study examined how many cows experience a negative energy …

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BoviLab workshop about transition management

News, Posts / By Mark van Kleef

On Friday 2nd February, Mark van Kleef, bovine veterinarian and distributor of BoviLab, conducted a workshop at Vee&Arts Landbouwhuisdierenpraktijk in Bergen op Zoom. The practice has been working with BoviLab since late 2023. Van Kleef hosted a catered workshop, including lunch, to around ten dairy farmers. They were provided with information on how the veterinarian …

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Dierenartsenpraktijk Oostland Utilizes BoviLab

News, Posts / By Mark van Kleef

Dimitry Verduyn from Dierenartsenpraktijk Oostland has been using a BoviLab since February 1st. Verduyn is the first bovine veterinarian in the Achterhoek region (the Netherlands) to monitor and improve the transition period with his clients using the portable blood analysis device. We wish him a lot of joy and success in working with BoviLab. Would …

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