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Calf Health Series: Why feed conversion efficiency is highest during the pre-weaning period

February 25, 2020

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This week, as part of the Calf Health Series, brought to you by AgriLand…

‘George goes dairy farming’: The right number of cows for the system in Co. Wexford

February 24, 2020

In this episode of ‘George goes dairy farming’, George Beattie caught up with Co. Wexford native at the end of January, Gordon Hemmingway,…

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Maximising calf efficiencies on a 130-cow dairy farm in Co. Laois

February 23, 2020

Martin Bennett from Ratheniska, Co. Laois, is milking 130 dairy cows. “I’m farming here with my parents Aileen and Michael. We operate a…

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School leavers: Are you interested in a Teagasc course?

February 22, 2020

The vast majority of school leavers seeking full-time Level 5 and 6 agricultural courses enrol in Teagasc programmes. There are good reasons for…

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What is the cost of poor fertility in Irish dairy herds?

February 21, 2020

Teagasc research shows nationally only 58% of the dairy herd calves in the first six weeks of the calving season in a calving…

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Top management practices for successful calf rearing

February 20, 2020

The first 90 days of a calf’s life are important for future performance and within this period calves should reach 15% of their…

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How Flogas provides this Co. Wicklow dairy farmer with hot water up to 85° – night or day

February 19, 2020

Darren Healy returned to his family farm 20 years ago, where he, alongside his wife Kalinda and his father Eamonn, run a spring-calving…

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Whatever the task this spring, it’s easily done with a Kubota

February 18, 2020

This spring, when you need high manoeuvrability without compromising on performance, the Kubota M Series tractor range provides the perfect solution. Versatility at…

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Calf Health Series: How to provide the perfect environment for calves

February 17, 2020

In this instalment of the ‘Calf Health Series’ – brought to you by AgriLand and Volac – we will examine the area of…

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Post-calving trace mineral deficiency is a reality: How to get cows back in calf

February 16, 2020

Adequate trace mineral nutrition is vital for reproductive performance in cows (Paterson and Engle, 2005). A deficiency in copper (Cu) can lead to…

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Dealing with on-farm issues and going chlorine free in your dairy herd

February 15, 2020

Grassland Agro has an expert team of dairy hygiene specialists (DHS) covering all areas of the country. These DHS’s have many years combined…

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How a chlorine-free wash programme could benefit your milking equipment cleaning regime

February 14, 2020

Dairy farmers are now turning to the use of a chlorine-free wash programme in their daily cleaning routines to disinfect and clean their…

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‘Winning combination’: How this Co. Laois dairy farmer monitors his herd effectively

February 12, 2020

John O Connor farms with his family and father in Kilcavan, near Mountmellick in Co. Laois. John and his father were originally suckler…

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Top 10 steps every farmer needs to follow when feeding calves

February 11, 2020

The calf-rearing period on any farm can be stressful but enjoyable, provided things are running smoothly. We know that 50% of calf mortality…

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Calf Health Series: Hygiene and biosecurity must not be overlooked in the calf house

February 10, 2020

The calf-rearing industry could learn a lot from the cleaning and disinfection procedures adopted by the pig and poultry sectors, where cleansing and…

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Co. Kerry farmer achieves 870g daily liveweight gain by using Champion Calf Milk Replacer

February 9, 2020

Auctus spoke to dairy farmer Jim Cremin about his dairy enterprise, the importance of the right nutrition and how he is achieving massive…

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Rapid response improves the recovery of scouring calves

February 8, 2020

Prompt treatment of dehydration caused by diarrhoea is essential in cases of neonatal calf scour, warned Norbrook veterinary adviser, Maura Langan. According to…

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