An automated calf feeder designed to feed, wean, and grow stronger, healthier calves.

The CalfExpert

About the CalfExpert

Revolutionise Your Calf Feeding

The Holm & Laue CalfExpert is designed to reduce manual labour, improve calf health, and deliver consistent growth results.

Built by Holm & Laue, this German-engineered system combines precision, intelligence, and hygiene to ensure every calf receives exactly what it needs, when it needs it.

Whether you’re rearing 40 or 400 calves, the CalfExpert saves you time, improves animal welfare, and gives you peace of mind that your calves are getting the best possible start.

Download the CalfExpert Brochure

Download the brochure to see how automated feeding can make calf rearing simpler, more consistent, and more productive.

The CalfExpert In Action

Areare Farms - Waikato

The Holm & Laue CalfExpert is designed to reduce manual labour, improve calf health, and deliver consistent growth results.

At Areaere Farms in the heart of the Waikato, Jenna McLeod runs a busy calf-rearing operation.

Since installing the CalfExpert, Jenna has experienced calmer calves, improved outcomes and the reassurance that every decision is backed by accurate, real-time data.

Intelligent design. Proven performance.

Key Features

Local Expertise & Backup Support

When you invest in a CalfExpert through Bell-Booth, you’re backed by one of New Zealand’s most experienced technical support teams.

Our specialist technicians provide local installation, training, and after-sales support to keep your system running smoothly season after season.

From on-farm setup to annual servicing and troubleshooting, Bell-Booth’s backup network ensures you’re never left on your own.

Trusted by farmers across New Zealand

Hear from Kiwi farmers who’ve transformed their calf rearing with the CalfExpert.



“From the outset, we saved over 2 hours of manual labour a day”

"The calves that were fed by our CalfExpert's typically achieved weaning by day 77, while those fed manually took longer, weaning on average by day 114."

Lynette Sayers

(BEL Group)

Hawkes Bay

“I would never be able to manage the 400 calves that I rear every season without my CalfExpert’s”

Kylie MacDonald

Taranaki

FAQs

Learn more about the CalfExpert.

How many calves can one CalfExpert unit feed?

You can confidently feed up to 150 calves with one unit (four stations).

Can I use both whole milk and milk replacer?

Yes. The EvenMilk function automatically adjusts ratios to balance whole milk and CMR throughout the day.

What maintenance is required?

The CalfExpert automatically cleans itself multiple times a day. We recommend an annual service by a Bell-Booth technician to ensure optimal performance.

Can I monitor it remotely?

Yes. The CalfExpert connects via Wi-Fi to the CalfGuide App, allowing you to view and adjust feeding curves, check alerts, and track calf performance.

Ready to Work Smarter?

The CalfExpert takes care of the daily feeding so you can focus on the bigger picture - healthy calves, stronger replacements, and better returns.

Complete the form below and our Business Development Manager, Mike Jenkins, will be in touch for a no-obligation chat about how the CalfExpert could fit into your rearing system.