CalfCare Thermofloor: giving calves a warm start for a successful future

A fragile start that shapes the future

At birth, calves lose heat very quickly through the floor. Because their thermoregulation is still immature, they must use valuable energy reserves just to maintain body temperature.

The consequences are immediate: weaker immunity, a higher risk of diarrhea, and slower early growth that can be difficult to catch up later.
Studies are clear: a calf that gets a strong start becomes a heifer that will produce more milk and remain productive for longer.

Thermal comfort directly supports growth

Every gram of average daily gain (ADG) matters. Scientific projections suggest that providing a stable, temperate environment could increase performance by 200 to 350 g of additional ADG per day. The result: faster weaning, stronger health foundations, and fewer medical treatments.
It is also an economic issue. Healthier calves mean fewer losses and, ultimately, a more productive herd.

Bringing Bioret Agri’s expertise from cows to calves

For more than 20 years, we have developed solutions to help dairy cows cope with heat stress: Aquastar waterbeds, Aquaclim conductive cooling, and Cyclone 360° ventilation.
Building on this expertise, the company developed CalfCare Thermofloor: a low-temperature hydronic heated floor specifically designed for calf nurseries and calf pens.

How does it work?

The principle is simple and robust: a closed loop of tempered water, embedded in an insulating foam layer, keeps the surface between 18 and 22 °C — the calf’s thermal neutral zone.

Internal trials delivered clear results:

• temperature increase up to +20 °C within 5 hours
• thermal stability for 7 hours,
  
• an average consumption of 500 Wh, significantly lower than an infrared heat lamp.

In summer, the system can also operate in reverse using cold water to dissipate excess body heat.

Visible benefits in real farm conditions

Beyond comfort, the floor also promotes better bedding drying, helping limit bacterial growth. Early trials on equipped farms confirm improved thermal comfort, stronger calf vitality, and better hygiene in the pens.

Each floor is custom-made, pressure-washable, waterproof, and anti-slip, meeting farmers’ requirements for hygiene and long-term durability.

Investing in the future of the herd

With CalfCare Thermofloor, we continue our mission at Bioret Agri: putting comfort at the service of performance. By protecting calves from their very first breath, the company reminds us that a strong herd begins at birth.