Hugh Harney

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Technical Dairy Specialist

9,000gns achieved at the 38th edition of the Black & White sale

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9,000gns achieved at the 38th edition of the Black & White sale

The 38th edition of the Black & White sale held at the Borderway Sale Centre attracted a massive crowd of dairy...
Drying off: Do not let hygiene slip for final cows

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Drying off: Do not let hygiene slip for final cows

For many spring calving herds, the majority of the herd has been dried off by now. It is important that...
Dairy advice: Ensuring your fodder supplies last the winter

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Dairy advice: Ensuring your fodder supplies last the winter

Although the good back end to the year has seen somewhat of a relief to fodder supplies across the country,...
Milk Price Tracker: Steady increase in prices for October

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Milk Price Tracker: Steady increase in prices for October

The latest Milk Price Tracker – brought to you by Agriland and the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) – details milk prices from the most...
Getting your mineral supplementation right for dry cows

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Getting your mineral supplementation right for dry cows

Mineral supplementation is a crucial aspect of the dry cow period to help with body condition score (BCS), calving down...
ICBF: New ‘Mart Tracker’ tool goes live

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ICBF: New ‘Mart Tracker’ tool goes live

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) ‘Mart Tracker’ – an online tool which will allow farmers to see what animals...
Autumn calving: Selecting sires as mating start date looms

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Autumn calving: Selecting sires as mating start date looms

The mating start date is getting very close now for autumn calving herds, so it is important to select sires...
Calf health: Does inadequate pre-calving feeding have an impact?

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Calf health: Does inadequate pre-calving feeding have an impact?

Inadequate pre-calving feeding during the dry off period can have a drastic impact on calf health and poor colostrum formation,...
Wicklow farmers’ preventative approach wins sustainability award

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Wicklow farmers’ preventative approach wins sustainability award

A preventative approach to herd health was the difference when it came to choosing which farmer was worthy of a...
Dairy advice: Reducing mastitis risk during the dry period

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Dairy advice: Reducing mastitis risk during the dry period

As we are now in the month of December, many cows around the country are dried off at this point...
Dairy Focus: High protein percentage for cheese production in France

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Dairy Focus: High protein percentage for cheese production in France

This week’s Dairy Focus takes us to another farm in France where the farmer focuses on achieving a high protein...
‘Energy density of diet is key’ for feeding this winter and next spring

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‘Energy density of diet is key’ for feeding this winter and next spring

Feeding a a diet with a high energy density this winter and next spring was highlighted as a way of...
‘Farmers underestimate the cost of lameness’ – hoof trimmer

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‘Farmers underestimate the cost of lameness’ – hoof trimmer

As cows are getting dried off, it is recommended that your cows undergo a routine hoof inspection and trimming to...
What is Johne’s disease costing the farmer?

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What is Johne’s disease costing the farmer?

Johne’s disease (JD) is a bacterial disease of cattle for which there is no cure and is caused by the...
The power of plantain for reducing nitrate leaching

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The power of plantain for reducing nitrate leaching

Nitrate leaching into water is a global issue, therefore practical tools to reduce it from happening are necessary in order...
Reviewing your standard operating procedures for the new year

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Reviewing your standard operating procedures for the new year

Before the year comes to an end and spring calving gets underway next year, farmers should take time to review...
Dairy advice: Eliminating the enemy that is calf scour

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Dairy advice: Eliminating the enemy that is calf scour

Calf scour is a well-known enemy in farm yards across the country, with the disease holding the record for the...
Autumn calving: Using sexed semen this winter breeding season

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Autumn calving: Using sexed semen this winter breeding season

Sexed semen usage can increase dairy herd genetic gain, which in turn, can deliver better financial return to farmers when...
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