Beef
Reduction in the maximum content of copper in animal feed recommended
The European Food Safety Authority has proposed modifications to the maximum levels of copper in feed for some animal groups....
Animal Feed
Dairy
Despite low milk prices dairy farmers used more animal feed per head in 2015
Feed use per cow on Irish dairy farms increased this year despite lower milk prices, according to Teagasc. It says...
Beef
Six cattle lost to botulism from July to September
Between July and September 2015, two cases of botulism were diagnosed on separate farms in the Republic of Ireland resulting...
Agri-Business
36% of animal feed tested not up to Department's standards
A total of 1,414 samples of animal feed were taken from feed business operators and sent for various analyses by...
Tillage
New deal to make animal feed chain safer
A new deal stuck between animal feed scheme owners has created a new platform for the managing and recording of...
Agri-Business
Know your rights when purchasing animal feed
The biggest input on most Irish livestock farms is animal compound feed. Ireland annually produces approximately 3.7m tonnes of animal...
Agri-Business
Global compound feed output on the rise
Global compound animal feed production increased by 2.1% last year, according to a December 2014 agri-business survey carried out by...
Beef
Teagasc tips for the wintering and feeding of livestock
With all cattle housed by now,here are some simple tips for wintering and feeding of stock. Silage: Your silage quality will...
N.Ireland
Northern farmers spending less on feed
The latest animal feed statistics, released by Department Agriculture and Rural Development in Northern Ireland (DARD), have indicated a general...
