Dairy Technical
How the use of brisket boards prevents mastitis
Dirty cubicles could be a sign that the brisket boards within your cubicle shed are incorrectly positioned. During the housed...
Cell Count
Dairy Technical
Keeping SCC under control during peak supply months
Controlling somatic cell counts (SCC) is a key component to suppling high-quality milk. SCC can be impacted by a number...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Dairy Technical
'I cannot fix a cell count issue without milk recording'
The role that milk recording has to play on farms was discussed at the farm walk on the farm of...
Dairy Technical
Have you started milk recording yet?
This year, 2022, will see changes to regulations around antibiotic use, making milk recording all that more important to dairy...
Dairy Technical
OAD conference: 'You won't cull your way out of a problem'
The Teagasc Once a Day (OAD) Milking Conference took place on Thursday, January 6, with the event once again being...
Opinion
Farming without antibiotics is fast becoming a necessity
Recent weeks have been marked by the publication of numerous reports, all confirming that antibiotic usage levels on livestock farms...