Dairy Technical
Recording heats as breeding start date nears
As the breeding draws closer, it is important that dairy farmers begin to record heats and take action on cows...
Dairy Technical
As the breeding draws closer, it is important that dairy farmers begin to record heats and take action on cows...
Dairy Technical
Breeding season is fast approaching, and although the use of artificial insemination (AI) grows year-on-year, stock bulls still have a...
Dairy Technical
Cows on the vast majority of farms have spent much longer in the shed than was expected by most, which...
Dairy Technical
The use of a synchronisation programme may be a good option for dairy farmers this breeding season. A programme can...
Dairy Technical
The breeding season is fast approaching and getting cows grazing continues to be a significant challenge on dairy farms. On...
Dairy Technical
A target within many herds will be to have a submission rate of 90% within the first three weeks of...
Dairy Technical
Taking blood samples from a number of cows within your herd is a good way to determine their mineral status...
Dairy Technical
Ahead of breeding, a number of boosters may be required, as vaccinations play an important role on dairy farms. Booster...
Dairy Technical
As the breeding season approaches on farms, it is important that you begin preparations and ensure that everything is ready...
Dairy Technical
A retained placenta is not an uncommon occurrence during the calving season. Any cows that experience a retained placenta should...
Dairy Technical
The use of sexed semen on Irish farms continues to grow, but is it for everyone or has it come...
Dairy Technical
Based on the trade for dairy-beef calves across the country, it is evident that some changes have occurred. The introduction...
Dairy Technical
The feed quality of grazed grass cannot be bought, according to Dr. Joe Patton of Teagasc speaking at the breeding...
Dairy Technical
How Irish dairy farmers are paid for their milk has to be a major factor when selecting potential sires for...
Dairy Technical
The breeding season is just around the corner and many farmers will have selected their sires or are in the...
Dairy Technical
Ensuring that cows are getting adequate amounts of dry matter (DM) and energy is now a challenge on many farms....
Dairy Technical
Panning for the breeding season is underway on many dairy farms as we move through the month of March and...
Dairy Technical
The calving season continues on most dairy farms, but it is important to start preparing for the breeding season. Depending...