The Calf Innovation Roadshow
Level up your calf management for a stronger herd
Latest science & best practice | Practical know how | Q&A technical advice
Join us at the Trouw Nutrition LifeStart Calf Innovation Roadshow and discover the latest in research, practical innovations, and cutting-edge solutions for improving calf rearing outcomes.
Sponsored by: SCCL Colostrum and Teemore Engineering
This free event is tailored for all those who are passionate about improving calf health, disease resilience, and lifetime productivity including farmers, vets, calf specialists, feed advisors and consultants.
Why Attend?
- Discover Breakthrough Science: Learn how Trouw Nutrition’s LifeStart Science platform has revolutionized our understanding of calf development and nutrition. These insights have led directly to the creation of Milkivit ONE, our latest innovation in Energized Calf Milk, featuring patent-pending LactoFat Pro technology to optimize calf growth and resilience.
- Gain Practical Insights: Stay ahead with the latest findings on calf housing and colostrum protocols.
- Connect with Experts and Fellow Practitioners: Ask your questions during Q&A sessions or get tailored advice one-on-one from specialists. Chat with fellow calf-rearers.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Calf Innovation Roadshow – where science meets practice to transform calf management.
Pre-registration required - click below for your FREE place:
Thur 6th Nov 2025 NAVAN 10am - 3pm view agenda / register
Mon 10th Nov 2025 BALLINASLOE 10am - 3pm view agenda / register
Tue 11th Nov 2025 CLONAKILTY 10am - 3pm view agenda / register
Wed 12th Nov 2025 CHARLEVILLE 10am - 3pm view agenda / register
Thur 13th Nov 2025 CLONMEL 10am - 3pm view agenda / register
Speaker bios
Dr Aaron Brown - Technical Sales Manager YAF, Trouw Nutrition Ireland
Aaron is the Technical Sales Manager for Young Animal Feeds for Trouw Nutrition Ireland. He joined Trouw Nutrition in 2022, and has been providing technical support to customers and farmers on youngstock nutrition and management. Prior to this he completed a PhD in calf housing and nutritional management at Queens University Belfast and Agrifood & Biosciences Institute.
Katie Hoey - YAF Technical Specialist, Trouw Nutrition Ireland
Katie comes from a dairy and tillage background, in Co. Louth. She joined Trouw Nutrition in 2019. She has developed a passion for early life nutrition and she focusses on optimizing the management and development of young calves from birth onwards. In 2016, Katie completed her master's degree in Veterinary Medicine, specializing in calf health and nutrition at University College Dublin (UCD) and Teagasc. On a weekly basis, Katie travels across Ireland, providing technical support to customers, troubleshooting and sharing practical advice with farmers to boost calf performance and welfare.
Dr. Ryan Davies - SCCL Veterinary Consultant
Dr. Ryan Davies spent 21 years in farm animal clinical practice before starting his own consultation company, VTC Ltd, targeting preventative health medicine and the reduction in the use of antibiotics in farm animals. He provides Veterinary technical consultation services to SCCL, a recent highlight in his career was presenting in 2024 as a keynote speaker at the World Buiatrics Congress in Cancun, Mexico. He is currently undertaking a study into the supplementation of passive immunity and the definition of transition milk feeding in a pasture based, spring calving dairy herd, which was partly funded by Farming Connect.
Ray Foy - Sales Manager Teemore Engineering
Ray grew up on a Dairy Farm in West Fermanagh. He completed his Education at Greenmount Agriculture College and University Of Ulster Coleraine.Ray joined Teemore Engineering in 2006 as Sales Manger and has assisted in growing the company to become the leader in livestock housing design.