Dairy
BCS your spring calving cows now before housing
As cows are progressing further into the lactation, closer to drying-off and closer to the housing period, body condition scoring...
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Dairy
Autumn calving: Transition cow management is crucial
Transition cow management has got to be of a high standard, and as many autumn calving herds have started calving...
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RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards open
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Dairy
Body condition score your cows now to limit problems at calving
It is now a good time of year to assess the body condition score (BCS) of your spring calving cows...
Sheep
Have you completed your first BCS on your breeding ewes?
Participants in the new National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS) have just a few days left to complete a measure on...
Dairy
Autumn calving: Assessing BCS and selecting for SDCT
Although the autumn calving season is still a number of months away, assessing body condition score (BCS) and identifying which...
Dairy Technical
'You cannot replace the feed quality of grazed grass' - Dr. Patton
The feed quality of grazed grass cannot be bought, according to Dr. Joe Patton of Teagasc speaking at the breeding...
Sheep
New national sheep welfare scheme to open in early April
Applications to enter a new national sheep welfare scheme are expected to open in early April of this year. This new...
Dairy Technical
The importance of monitoring body condition of cows post calving
After calving, cows should be closely monitored to ensure that excess body condition is not lost. Although a level of...
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Longevity and a strong calf rearing system at Pennbury Farm
Calving 540 cows in seven and a half weeks requires stamina, good organisational skills and a calf rearing system that...
Sheep
Bluetongue will 'devastate the sheep industry' if not controlled early
Concerns have been raised over the threat of bluetongue and the impact it could have upon the sheep sector in...
Dairy Technical
The importance of monitoring BCS as calving approaches
With calving due to begin on farms, it is a good time to once again check the body condition score...
Dairy Technical
Transition period: Getting management of cows right
Cows are moving closer to calving, and for the most part are entering into the time frame known as the...
Sheep
Sheep advice: Tips on housing ewes
With lambing around the corner on some farms, there are many considerations farmers must take prior to housing their ewes....
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Grouping cows this winter
Grouping cows when housed this winter, will allow for better management and ensure that they are in the correct body...
Dairy Technical
The importance of giving cows an adequate dry period
Providing cows with a dry period is vital, to allow them to regenerate udder tissue after completing a lactation. Cows...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Dairy Technical
Autumn-calving: Getting cows ready for breeding
It is now time for autumn-calving herds to begin preparations for the breeding season, which for many is around five...
Dairy Technical
Keep a close eye on BCS of autumn-calving cows
Monitoring of body condition score (BCS) in winter milk cows is important at this stage of lactation, to ensure excess...
Dairy Technical
Time to completed a BCS assessment of your cows
As many farmers are heading into the final couple of months of the lactation with 2023 spring-calving herds, now is...
Dairy Technical
Now is a good time to assess your cows' BCS
Dairy farms are entering into the latter end of the lactation for 2023, so now is a good time to...