Dairy
Cows are calving away in autumn calving herds health issues such as abomasal bloat, can increasingly become a problem...
We are now into the second half of the year which is often associated with the risk of bloat increasing as clover content is at its peak...
Beef
During the second half of the grazing season, pastures are high in legume content, which if not managed correctly can cause bloat.
Grass
White clover containing swards will deliver additional dry matter herbage production and animal performance levels.
Dairy Technical
As we get busier in calving season, health issues such as abomasal bloat can become a problem which...
As we enter into the autumn months, the risk of bloat increases as clover content is at its peak and many swards have a low level of dry...
Occasionally, farms may have to deal with the issue of bloating in the abomasum, with clostridium bacteria or lactic acid usually to....
Grass growth continues to remain in a strong position moving into the autumn, which is very much welcomed after a challenging year.
Grass growth for the majority of the country remains in a positive position, after many parts of the country experienced heavy rain last weekend.
Many swards now have a low level of dry matter (DM) and a high level of clover, which increases the risk of bloat.
2022 has seen a major focus placed on incorporating clover into grass swards on Irish farms, to reduce chemical fertiliser use.
The heavy rain experienced by many parts of the country over the last number of days has made grazing more challenging and grass growth has therefore slowed.
Clover has be incorporated in many farms this year and although it has many benefits issues around bloat continue to surface on farms.
Bloat in young calves was one of the topic discussed at the recent online CalfCare event run by Animal Health Ireland.
The use of clover in swards has become increasingly popular on farms -but bloat can be an issue in swards with a high clover content...
Bloat causes huge pressure in the chest of ruminants and often leads to cardiogenic shock. It can occur quite rapidly.
The recent wet weather has decreased soil moisture deficits and allowed grass growth levels to turn in favour of farmers.
