Selective dry cow therapy is a key issue coming at Irish farmers, according to Teagasc dairy specialist Dr. Tom O’Dwyer. O’Dwyer...
November 1, 2018
The steps taken by farmers when drying off cows can have a significant impact on mastitis levels during the dry...
October 27, 2018
Although many spring-calving dairy herds will continue to milk on into late November and early December, the importance of body...
October 15, 2018
Over one million cows are due to be dried off for the winter over the coming weeks, according to Teagasc....
October 1, 2018
2017 is drawing to a close and – for spring-calving herds – the majority of cows are now dried off....
December 23, 2017
Dairy processors will sit down over the coming days to set October’s milk price. And, a price rise of 0.5-1c/L...
November 10, 2017
Meal feeding dry cows is well worth the investment if it succeeds in getting them primed properly for their next lactation,...
December 6, 2016
Drying off can be one of the most critical times of year when it comes to reducing on-farm somatic cell...
November 16, 2016
Dairy farmers are beginning to focus on drying off their cows in advance of the winter, but at what point...
October 21, 2016
An Irish dairy farm consisting of 100 cows can save over €2,000 by teat sealing cows at drying off. This...
September 19, 2016
Drying off is a key time for mastitis control on dairy farms, as it can influence the mastitis level in...
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