Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Time to look at sires for autumn calvers
The autumn-calving season is due to get underway on farms in the coming weeks, and before that starts, farmers should...
Dairy Technical
The autumn-calving season is due to get underway on farms in the coming weeks, and before that starts, farmers should...
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The California Mastitis Test (CMT) could be a very useful tool for dairy farmers as we head into the backend...
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As we move though August, grass growth begins to slow and the days get shorter – which are all signs...
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The autumn or backend of the year is often a time of year when many farmers look at getting some...
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The milking machine or parlour is the most important piece of equipment on a dairy farm, so ensuring that is...
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Culling cows or removing of them from a herd is important to ensure that the herd continues to improve and...
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Maintaining cell counts and milk quality on dairy farms needs to be a focus heading into the autumn months. Most...
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Many swards now have a low level of dry matter (DM) and coupled with a high level of clover, this...
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Grass growth rates are in a good position and good weather over the last few days has improved grazing conditions...
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Autumn calving for 2023 will soon be getting underway, as dairy farms gear-up for producing milk this winter. While the...
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A certain level of silage effluent is expected when harvesting crops, but this year due to the very wet weather,...
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Slurry is a vital source of organic fertiliser on farms and if used correctly, it can significantly reduce the need...
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Milk recording has a vital role to play on dairy farms, and is becoming even more important with selective dry...
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Feeder calibration is a job that on many dairy farms, was probably overlooked, but increased costs have made it important...
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An effective milking routine is vital for a dairy farm to ensure that the highest quality milk possible is delivered...
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As we head into the backend of the year, farmers should begin to focus on improving or maintaining the soil...
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Getting the dry cow period and transition period right is key to autumn-calving cows having a successful lactation. Autumn-calving cows...
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Contract rearing heifers has become quite popular with many dairy farmers. The concept is quite simple: Replacement heifers leave a...