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Lameness is one of the most costly production diseases in intensive dairy farming systems. Read our extensive article to gain valuable insights into the consequences of lameness and the critical importance of early detection and preventive strategies to enhance fertility outcomes in dairy farming.

Pre-weaning mortality is a major challenge for pig producers, impacting both productivity and profitability. Our latest article dives into the infectious causes of pre-weaning mortality in piglets, analyzing key diseases affecting both sows and piglets.

Piglet pre-weaning mortality is a significant challenge that directly impacts the productivity and profitability of swine herds. Understanding the non-infectious factors contributing to PWM is essential for enhancing animal welfare, minimizing production losses and ultimately improving farm profitability. This KelAcademy article delves into the critical elements influencing PWM, such as piglet birth weight, colostrum intake, and sow management. Additionally, it […]

Blackleg, also known as black quarter, is a severe infectious disease affecting mainly pastured cattle and occasionally sheep worldwide. Blackleg is caused by the bacterium Clostridium chauvoei and it leads to myonecrosis with high mortality rates, particularly in young animals. Clinical signs include: High fever Depression (refusal to eat, lethargy) Subcutaneous gas edema Rapid death The pathogenesis involves ingestion of […]

We would like to extend gratitude to Dr. Azibé from Caphavet for his recent visit to Kela and for his exceptional commitment as our long-term business partner. We appreciate the time and effort invested in visiting our new facilities and in engaging with our team members. Together, we can achieve even greater milestones and drive positive change in the field […]

Our afterwork party at the Kela site was a huge success. Summer drinks, good music, Belgian frites and lots of good company! An evening to remember. Cheers to our fantastic team. Team Kela! 🙌    

                Heat stress in pigs can have a great influence on the productivity and profitability of a pig farm. By applying various management tips & tricks on ventilation, cooling, water, feed, activity, etc. heat stress can be tackled properly.   Read the full article on Heat stress in pigs

At Kela, we always emphasize on the importance of responsible and rational use of antibiotics. In case of a bacterial infection, animals will need to be treated with antibiotics. For every antibiotic, the dosage and the dose interval is different. Do you know why this is the case? Please read our article Talking about antibiotics for more information.  

Business was buzzing again at VIV Asia from 8 – 10 March in Bangkok. Our team had interesting interactions and workshops with new and existing business partners. An excellent show it certainly was! We will be back next time.

Our business managers and technical service manager were visiting Eurotier which took place from November 15 until 18 in Hannover, Germany to learn about the latest innovations in global animal health and to meet our customers and business partners.

Kela supports the responsible use of medicines. Our learning platform KelAcademy offers worldwide support to customers and provides different tools to help using antibiotics responsibly.

Recently there is much more awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in human and veterinary medicine. Bacteria have become much more resistant to existing antibiotics. That’s why we support various initiatives to manage antibiotic use. At Kela, we do this under our own platform called KelAcademy. We promote responsible use of medicines and distribute knowledge about sustainable and productive farming. Interested […]

What is it? And why is it so important? Every farm should have a good treatment protocol. By doing so and by reviewing and adapting it on a regular basis, you create an essential document for the farm. It will encourage responsible drug use, improve animal welfare and reduce economic losses. For more information, you can download our complete article […]

Every day we’re making progress to complete the construction of our new penicillin plant. This investment confirms Kela’s ambition to continue to serve the animal healthcare business and our customers worldwide. Our new factory will be highly automated which will augment the efficiency, productivity, quality and reliability of our capabilities. And our employees already got a sneak peek of the […]

We just finished the set up of our new production and filling vessel. With these new installations, we will be able to increase our production performance due to: 📋 a bigger capacity by using high volume vessels (5000L compared to 2000L today) 📋 more efficiency (bulk manufacturing and filling will be done in parallel) 📋 a higher level of automisation […]

Many factors have an impact on hoof health and claw formation and often the most essential ones are neglected or forgotten. Minerals, vitamins and amino acids are one of these essential elements that play a key role in claw horn formation and quality. Modern farming systems are looking for fast growing calves and high producing cows and this creates higher […]

In animal healthcare the use of penicillin remains essential. And it is a strategic pillar within our One Health vision. So, we are proud to announce the construction of our new state-of-the-art penicillin facilities to further strengthen and secure our future business. In our site in Hoogstraten Belgium, we are doing the biggest investment ever in Kela’s history for the […]

Vitamins and trace elements play a very important role in different physiological processes in pigs. Requirements of these elements will depend on the age, the physiological status (pregnancy, production, lactation) and the feed (conservation, composition, processing). We will only explain about the role of vitamins in this article. Basically, there are 2 main categories of vitamins: water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. […]

Kela has been producing and supplying pharmaceuticals since 1941 with penicillin as our flagship product. Because of our long-term expertise and know-how, we can offer premium animal health products for livestock producers all over the world. In 1991, Kela took over the company Phenix pharmaceuticals. During the past 30 years, Kela continued offering both Kela and Phenix branded products worldwide. […]

ASF hits the Asian swine industry for more than two years already The virus is heavily impacting the swine industry in Asia since 2018. What’s the current situation and how can the industry recover in the future?      African Swine Fever (ASF) is a very contagious and notifiable disease. It affects both domestic and wild pigs. ASF is no […]