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Transition period & early lactation: A springboard to a successful lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
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Events to showcase options for life beyond the farm
Two events are set to take place in the north-west to showcase the positives of the Irish dairy sector and...
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Farmer Wellbeing Board offers support to those in need
“A picture paints a thousand words” – this well-known phrase perfectly captures the essence of the Farmer Wellbeing Board, designed...
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Farmer Wellbeing Board offers support to those in need
“A picture paints a thousand words” – this well-known phrase perfectly captures the essence of the Farmer Wellbeing Board, designed...
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Milk replacer: Advice on maximising early-life calf growth
During the past decade, calf rearing systems around the world have adopted higher allowances of whole milk or of calf...
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Tyrone dairy farmer reduces calf mortality to just 1%
A Co. Tyrone dairy farm has reduced calf mortality to just 1% and has no post-weaning growth checks, thanks to...
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Genap slurry tanks perform to the highest of EU standards
Genap slurry tanks are new to Ireland. Manufactured in Europe and conforming to the highest EU standards for slurry and...
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Giving lambs the best start: Feeding tips for pre-lambing ewes
Giving lambs the best start is important, as once lambing season approaches, the ewe’s nutritional requirements are going to ramp...
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Good calf rearing to be highlighted on CalfCare '25 farms
17 farms nationwide will host CalfCare ’25, a collaborative roadshow by Animal Health Ireland (AHI) and Teagasc’s DairyBeef 500 campaign,...
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Transition milk replacer-fed heifer calves produce more milk in 1st lactation
Heifer calves fed a transition milk replacer in their first 10 days of life produced a remarkable 947L more milk...
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Antrim dairy farmer praises new crypto vaccine
Peace of mind, thrive and success are words used by dairy farmer Andrew Hegarty after his recent experience using new...
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Tillage sector to avail of bespoke slurry storage solution
Effective slurry storage is critically important, as slurry is one of the most valuable fertiliser sources available to Ireland’s tillage...
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Take the heavy lifting out of your farm this spring
Take the heavy lifting out of your farm with Everun. Established in 2007, Everun is one of China’s top three...
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The power of integrated health, fertility, and drafting systems
The power of integrated health, fertility, and drafting systems should not be overlooked. In today’s fast-paced dairy industry, farmers are...
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Empowering Ireland's dairy sector to build climate solutions
In the face of growing climate change challenges, Ireland’s agricultural sector is taking decisive steps toward sustainability. Farmers, policymakers, researchers...
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Watch: Don't leave calving performance to chance this winter
It is hard enough juggling nutrition for cattle in the crucial transition up to calving, but even more so when...
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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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Five steps to managing stress on the farm
Five steps to managing stress on the farm by Dr. Conor Holohan, programme director of Make the Moove. Farming is...
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Farm Sustainability Learning Hub provides calf welfare tips
Bord Bia offers free online learning for Bord Bia farm scheme members through the Farm Sustainability Learning Hub. Certified members...
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Transform your calf rearing with a JFC automatic feeder
We recently caught up with Richard Lowe who is a dairy farmer from Adare, Co. Limerick, who shares how the...
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Transition milk replacer-fed heifer calves produce more milk in 1st lactation
Heifer calves fed a transition milk replacer in their first 10 days of life produced a remarkable 947L more milk...