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‘Calf welfare inspections’ underway on dairy farms nationwide

February 25, 2020

A number of random “calf welfare inspections” are currently being carried out on dairy farms across the country by the Department of Agriculture, Food…

4 simple steps to avoiding a scour outbreak as calf numbers grow

February 21, 2020

Dairy

We are entering the thick of the calving season on dairy farms across the country, and as the number of calves on farms…

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…

How many litres of milk should I be offering my calves per day?

February 19, 2020

Dairy

Many dairy farmers are guilty of underfeeding their calves, whether they realise it or not. This is because farmers have come from a…

Are you feeding your calves enough during this ‘cold spell’?

February 12, 2020

Dairy

The country is in the middle of a cold spell. Temperatures have fallen and winter showers along with sleet and snow are sweeping…

Video: Testing the quality of colostrum and top tips when stomach tubing a newborn calf

February 11, 2020

Dairy

Colostrum, also known as beestings, is the first and most important line of defence for a newborn calf. Not only does colostrum provide…

Minister urged to extend calf scheme and boost funding

February 6, 2020

Dairy

The Calf Investment Scheme, which recently closed for applications, was a “positive undertaking” but “grossly underfunded”, according to the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’…

‘Calf health is a good measure of calf welfare’ on farms

February 1, 2020

Dairy

“If you looked at defining welfare on farms, you would hear things like freedom from hunger, freedom from discomfort, those kind of words.…

Teagasc farms explore option of contract rearing for their own male dairy calves

January 30, 2020

Dairy

Last year, Teagasc opted to contract rear male calves – up to weaning – on Shinagh Dairy Farm in Bandon, Co. Cork. These calves were…

3 simple steps to maximise your chances of selling calves this season

January 30, 2020

Dairy

The 2020 calving season is kicking off on dairy farms across the country, with calves beginning to be presented for sale over the…

How this Co. Wicklow dairy farmer lowered his calf-rearing costs

January 29, 2020

Successful calf rearing requires an understanding of the basic principles, as well as experience and good observation skills. Although we are increasingly recognising…