Dairy
What to consider for diet of maiden heifers around breeding
With many farmers still unable to get housed stock back onto grass due to the prolonged spell of wet weather...
Dairy
With many farmers still unable to get housed stock back onto grass due to the prolonged spell of wet weather...
Dairy
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has provided clarity in relation to the qualifying criteria for the...
Dairy Technical
As the breeding draws closer, it is important that dairy farmers begin to record heats and take action on cows...
Dairy Technical
Breeding season is fast approaching, and although the use of artificial insemination (AI) grows year-on-year, stock bulls still have a...
Dairy Technical
Cows on the vast majority of farms have spent much longer in the shed than was expected by most, which...
Dairy Technical
The use of a synchronisation programme may be a good option for dairy farmers this breeding season. A programme can...
Dairy Technical
The total number of calf registrations on Irish farms has reached 1,477,133 head for the year-to-date based on the latest...
Dairy Technical
The breeding season is fast approaching and getting cows grazing continues to be a significant challenge on dairy farms. On...
Dairy Technical
A target within many herds will be to have a submission rate of 90% within the first three weeks of...
Dairy Technical
Depending on the current diet, cows are being fed additional feed costs could be as high as €250/day for a...
Dairy Technical
Taking blood samples from a number of cows within your herd is a good way to determine their mineral status...
Dairy Technical
Ahead of breeding, a number of boosters may be required, as vaccinations play an important role on dairy farms. Booster...
Dairy Technical
The February Milk Price Tracker saw an increase in the base price from all 15 co-ops included, but Irish Creamery Milk...
Dairy Technical
It is vital that you check that your maiden heifers are still on target to reach their target weights for...
Dairy Technical
Bovine tuberculosis (TB) poses a huge threat to farm animals and can be a worry of farmers’. Figures from by...
Dairy Technical
Research officer with Teagasc, Michael Egan, advised farmers to get chemical fertiliser onto paddocks that are suitable, and to target...
Dairy Technical
The total number of calf registrations on Irish farms has reached 1,349,492 head for the year-to-date based on the latest...
Dairy Technical
As the breeding season approaches on farms, it is important that you begin preparations and ensure that everything is ready...