Dairy
The first thing to check before cows go into a paddock is whether they have access to water or whether the tap on the trough is on
There was heavy rainfall in most parts of the country over the weekend which has not affected grazing conditions and will hopefully...
Negative energy balance (NEB) can be an issue as many cows are now beginning to reach their peak milk production...
It is easy for farmers to take their eye off the ball in balancing their herd's diet and subsequently the herd's body condition score (BCS).
A spring grass walk was held on the farm Eugene and Eoin Lawler, where on/off grazing and early nitrogen were at the centre of discussion.
As we progress further into the busy calving season, the risk of milk fever (hypocalcemia) and other metabolic issues, increases.
It is easy to get carried away feeding concentrates for your winter milk herd, however the diet should be adjusted based on the quality of...
