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Is 10 in 7 a viable milking option for your farm system?
The term 10 in seven refers to milking cows 10 times over the course of seven days, instead of the...
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Toberfort Herd impresses at IHFA Focus Farm event
The Toberfort Herd impressed large crowds who gathered at the first 2024 IHFA Focus Farm Open Day on Thursday, August...
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Grass growth: Huge variation around the country
Grass growth around the country continues to struggle, with many farmers finding it difficult to build up their average farm...
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Watch: 'Retaining derogation is number one' - Arrabawn chair
The Arrabawn Farming for Water farm event took place today (Wednesday, September 4) on Eoin Toohey’s farm in Moneygall, Co....
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Do you know how much high SCC is costing you?
If your somatic cell count (SCC) is beginning to creep up at this time of the year, it should not...
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Dealing with lungworm outbreaks this autumn
Farmers should be mindful during this time of year of lungworm outbreaks, as they are hard to predict and typically...
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Making sure your milking machine is operating to scratch
The milking machine is the most important piece of equipment on your dairy farm, as it is what gets the...
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Lameness education needed and mobility index should be a KPI
Securing cow longevity and mobility through good cow welfare measures, early detection of lameness and basic prevention measures in an...
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Proving high yielding cows can be grazed successfully in Co. Down
In Northern Ireland, traditionally, a lot of the herds would be high yielding cows being milked on a total mixed...
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Maximising milk yield: To graze or not to graze
For many dairy herds across the country, the summer has been challenging to say the least, as maximising milk yield...
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Lameness: 'Understanding cow behaviour and cow flow is crucial'
Lameness is a huge issue on Irish farms, and according to New Zealand vet and hoof care fanatic, Dr. Neil...
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Is contract rearing heifers a win-win for both parties?
In order for a contract rearing agreement to work long-term, it must be a win-win for both the dairy farmer...
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Most used dairy sires for the first 6 months of 2024 revealed
The most frequently used dairy sires for the 2024 spring-calving breeding season have been revealed by the Irish Cattle Breeding...
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Reminder: Get your fertiliser out before the ban kicks in
The fertiliser ban will soon come into play, meaning a plan must be put in place to make the most...
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Is once-a-day milking an option for your farm?
Once-a-day milking (OAD) can be used long-term as the overall farming system, or it can be used tactically as a...
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Time to start selecting bulls for your autumn calving herd
As we get closer to the start of the autumn calving season, it is important to have a think about...
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Extend your grazing season for as long as possible this autumn
It is now time to start thinking about extending your grazing season for as long as possible. This will be...
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Replacement heifers: The benefits of having a flying herd
The term ‘flying herd’ refers to when a dairy herd is kept only for milk production, with all calves being...