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Choosing a milk replacer for your individual system

January 23, 2020

Located in Dunhill, Co. Waterford, Noel Murphy is milking a 200 Holstein Friesian autumn and spring-calving herd, alongside rearing replacement heifers and finishing…

Why colostrum is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime

January 23, 2020

Dairy

Colostrum, otherwise known as ‘beestings’, is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime – as it contains vital…

The key aspects of a good calf shed

January 22, 2020

Dairy

With not long left until the spring-calving season is in full swing, it is paramount that your calf-housing facilities are up to scratch…

3 reasons to feed calf milk replacer over whole milk

January 21, 2020

Over the past few years, there has been a trend towards the use of calf milk replacers due to herd expansion, disease control,…

Is this the best Christmas present for a dairy farmer?

October 28, 2019

Dairy

Having all the necessary equipment to make calving a success does not stop at having a good calving shed, attendees at a recent…

4 calves survive quintuplet birth in Kerry

September 3, 2019

Rural Life

Four bull calves were born – and survived – to one cow, while a fifth bull calf died, in an extremely rare quintuplet…

Twins with a twist: 2 calves; 2 sires; 2 breeds

March 1, 2019

Rural Life

Twin calves with a twist were born at 12:00am last night, according to one Tipperary farmer, with black following brown and white for…

Double trouble: Twin calves born…of different breeds

February 20, 2019

Rural Life

A farmer in Co. Cavan got a bit of a surprise in recent days when his cow had twin calves – of different…

What makes a good calf ration?

February 2, 2019

Dairy

With calving commenced on many farms in recent weeks, the importance of correctly feeding the newborn calf cannot be underestimated. Colostrum is extremely…

Milk replacer: What should I be looking for on the label?

February 2, 2019

Dairy

With each day that passes, the calving season on dairy farms gets busier and busier. Many farmers may find feeding milk replacer as a…

Calf care event in Portlaoise to cover nutrition, health and grass

January 29, 2019

Dairy

As the spring-calving season begins farmers will be busy planning ahead. A calf rearing seminar this Wednesday (January 30) is sure to provide…

Observation key when it comes to calving suckler cows and heifers

January 27, 2019

Beef

Calving is starting to kick into gear on suckler farms across the country. The number of calves registered to beef cows – suckler calf…

Why is colostrum so important for the newborn calf?

January 26, 2019

Dairy

Colostrum, also known as beestings, is the first and most important line of defence for a newborn calf. It’s crucial that the calf…

How can I reduce the heavy workload in spring on my dairy farm?

January 13, 2019

Dairy

With the expanding dairy herd, the labour associated with calving a large number of cows over a short period of time is fast…

Creed: Farmer safety is paramount as calving season approaches

January 9, 2019

Dairy

As the busy calving season approaches for the dairy sector, farmers are reminded to prioritise their health and safety by Minister for Agriculture,…

Nutrition: 75-80% of the total calf weight is gained in the last 3 months of pregnancy

December 31, 2018

Beef

Spring-calving suckler cows and heifers are now in mid-to-late pregnancy and it’s extremely important that measures are put in place to feed these…

Farmers must scrutinise the role late-calving cows play on their farms

July 9, 2018

Dairy

Profitable grass-based, spring-calving dairy production systems revolve around matching calving date to grass growth in order to maximise the quantity of milk produced…

Calving heifers at 24 months: What’s the big deal?

June 30, 2018

Beef

Calving heifers at 24 months has raised some concerns among farmers in the past. There are many factors which deter farmers away from…

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