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Analysing herbage production and rectifying soil fertility
The grazing year is coming to a close and now that cows are gradually approaching the housing period, herbage production...
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Key management tips for wintering in-calf heifers
For spring 2024, your in-calf heifers should be at the right weight and in good condition before calving down, and...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
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Dairy advice: Setting yourself up for a good spring
It is essential to get off to the best possible start for 2025, and the dairy advice is that the...
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Winter milk: Feeding and grouping cows accordingly
We are now into the thick of autumn calving for the winter milk herds and as we progress further into...
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Grass growth: Don't keep cows out for the sake of it
Grass growth continues to be above average for this time of the year, but farmers should be mindful of average...
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Dairy advice: Prioritising calf health this autumn
Calving is well underway for the autumn calving herds, meaning that calf health must be prioritised, as it will ensure...
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The importance of regular footbathing as housing nears
We are now nearing the housed period for cows. With many herds now housing cattle by night, footbathing your herd...
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Autumn calving: Time to prepare for the breeding season
For your typical autumn calving herd, we are around four weeks into the calving season, and it won’t be long...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Drying off: Which cows need to be dried off first?
Drying off should be relatively straightforward, but if you are not prepared for it and haven’t done your homework, it...
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Arthur: 42-day TB testing requirement is affecting calf markets
As we progress further into the autumn calving season and drying off for spring, calving herds edge closer, and it...
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Reminder: Farmyard manure spreading closed period approaches
With the closed period for spreading farmyard manure (FYM) now only a matter of days away, it is important that...
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Watch: Mulvihill on why 'slurry is not a pollutant'
Exploring the “potential” for slurry and the prospects for turning slurry and feedstocks into a value-added product was a key...
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Dairy advice: Tail clipping and shaving udders before drying off
Farmers should now place a particular emphasis on tail clipping and shaving udders as we enter into the housing period...
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Controlling heifer mastitis as we edge closer to housing
Heifer mastitis can be a serious issue for herds and can have a negative impact on udder health in first...
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Vaccinate your pigs with an effective and convenient dose
Vaccination is a key pillar in the preventative approach to health and welfare of pigs. The pig industry has removed...
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Grass growth: Closing up the farm this autumn
As we progress through the month of October, grass growth is slowing down and the housing period is becoming more...
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Dosing cows as they come in for the housing period
Dosing cows as they come in for housing is essential, as when cows and cattle are indoors, it is the...
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Managing negative energy balance for your autumn calving cow
The few weeks after calving is crucial for the freshly calved cow, and managing her negative energy balance (NEB) needs...
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Dairy advice: Time to move on cull cows before housing
As we progress into the latter end of the lactation, it is time to look at moving on cull cows,...