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Top tips for preventing new mastitis infections in spring 2020

December 7, 2019

As farmers begin drying off cows, on many spring-calving dairy farms, there are a few things that should be taken into consideration to…

Dairy advice: Achieving body condition score targets by calving

November 24, 2019

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With only 10 weeks left until the month of February, the focus is slowly turning – on spring-calving dairy farms – to getting…

Why is it important to give cows an adequate dry period?

November 21, 2019

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Many spring-calving dairy farmers have – or should have – begun to dry-off cows; however, usually during this time of year some farmers…

Dairy advice: Selecting cows for drying off; weanling heifers; and minerals

November 13, 2019

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We are coming to the end of the 2019 milking season on many spring-calving dairy farms; however, there are a lot of decisions…

15 steps to get the best results at drying off

November 1, 2019

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“50% of all clinical mastitis cases, in the first 100 days of the next lactation, can be linked back to the drying-off procedure.”…

Who should consider selective dry cow therapy and why?

October 14, 2019

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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising and it is not just happening at farm level. AMR is linked to increased antibiotic use in both…

Research shows the effectiveness of selective dry cow therapy

October 9, 2019

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Research has shown that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is happening across the world in both humans and animals. This means more and more cows…

Body condition score: ‘Act now’ to avoid ‘negative effects in 2020’

September 28, 2019

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If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to body condition score (BCS) your herd and start thinking about your drying…

Some top tips in preparation for the drying-off period

September 23, 2019

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With the end of lactation fast approaching, AgriLand asked Glanbia Ireland Veterinary Adviser, Joris Somers, what farmers should be doing now in preparation…

Selective dry cow therapy: The way forward for dairy dry off?

November 1, 2018

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Selective dry cow therapy is a key issue coming at Irish farmers, according to Teagasc dairy specialist Dr. Tom O’Dwyer. O’Dwyer explained why farmers…

14 steps to get the best results at drying off

October 27, 2018

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The steps taken by farmers when drying off cows can have a significant impact on mastitis levels during the dry period and also…

Time to focus on body condition score

October 15, 2018

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Although many spring-calving dairy herds will continue to milk on into late November and early December, the importance of body condition score can…

Teagasc launch 13 dry cow events for autumn period

October 1, 2018

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Over one million cows are due to be dried off for the winter over the coming weeks, according to Teagasc. In advancement of…

Dairy advice: Taking stock and gearing up for 2018

December 23, 2017

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2017 is drawing to a close and – for spring-calving herds – the majority of cows are now dried off. We use selective…

Tempted to delay drying off with the higher milk price?

November 10, 2017

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Dairy processors will sit down over the coming days to set October’s milk price. And, a price rise of 0.5-1c/L could potentially make…

Feeding concentrates to dry cows might well be an option in the west

December 6, 2016

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Meal feeding dry cows is well worth the investment if it succeeds in getting them primed properly for their next lactation, according to Teagasc…

‘Drying off can play a significant role in farm profitability’

November 16, 2016

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Drying off can be one of the most critical times of year when it comes to reducing on-farm somatic cell count (SCC). According…

Why farmers should do the calculations before drying off cows

October 21, 2016

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Dairy farmers are beginning to focus on drying off their cows in advance of the winter, but at what point should you actually…

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