Dairy Technical
Hitting BCS targets to avoid calving issues
The body condition score (BCS) of cows should be one of the main factors that determines when a cow is...
calving season
Dairy Technical
Birth to weaning management of autumn-born calves
It is important that autumn-born calves get off to a good start if they are to reach the target of...
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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: Preparing for calves on your farm
The autumn-calving season is due to kick off on dairy farms in the coming days and weeks, as farmers gear...
Dairy Technical
Calf registrations surpass the two million mark
Although calf registrations are now decreasing, the calving season on some farms continues, with numbers now surpassing the two million...
Dairy Technical
Calf registrations approach the 2 million mark
As we approach the end of May, spring-calving herds have begun their breeding season – and in many cases their...
Dairy
Late calvers: Will they make you money?
As we switch our attention to the breeding season, we need to ask ourselves: is it financially viable keeping late...
Agri Politics
McConalogue to dairy farmers: 'You have the future of the sector in your hands'
As the 2021 calving season continues, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has penned a letter to...
Beef
Having all the essentials ready for the calving season
With the busy spring-calving period already started on some farms, it’s time to complete the final jobs and complete a...
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Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
Dairy
What can I do if colostrum quality is an issue?
The calving season has started on some farms, while many other farms will be starting in the coming days and...
Dairy
Avoiding calving issues: Time is running out
There are several metabolic diseases that can affect cows around calving time, with many of these the result of not having...
Beef
Is your farm prepared for a caesarean section?
No farmer wants to see their cows requiring a caesarean section, especially during a busy calving season. Farmers often debate...
Dairy
'The dry cow - fresh cow transition accounts for 80% of herd health problems'
The dry cow – fresh cow transition accounts for 80% of herd health problems, according to Dr. Dan Ryan, who...
Rural Life
'No such thing as a quiet cow': Farmer vigilance urged during calving season
With spring calving season now underway on many Irish farms, farmers are being called on to be particularly vigilant to...
Dairy
2020 dairy calvings: What does the picture look like so far?
The thick of the calving season is upon us, as we head into the month of February. Taking a look at...
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Watch: Importance of transition period & early lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
Dairy
Avoid getting up during the night this calving season; here's how...
The spring-calving season can be a hectic time of the year on farms; so many farmers will try every trick...
Dairy
3 effective ways of controlling Johne's disease this calving season
With the calving season almost upon us, it is good idea to keep the necessary steps in mind to limit...
Dairy
Dairy advice: 3 jobs to get ticked off your to-do list
With the Christmas and the New Year celebrations behind us, our attention is back to the farm and what jobs...
Beef
Canadian cow gives birth to whopping 94kg calf
A Simmental cross cow has ‘broke the scales’ and – against the odds – given birth to a 208lb (94kg)...