5 animal health considerations during a prolonged housing period April 20, 2018 Dairy By George Ramsbottom and John Mee, Teagasc As a result of the prolonged period of housing, dairy cattle need to be monitored closely.…
Poll: Are you happy with your scanning results? September 25, 2017 Dairy Many farmers have just completed pregnancy-diagnosis scanning on their farms. For those who have yet to do so, it’s sure to be on…
‘Some dairy farmers do not have enough silage for next winter’ July 1, 2016 Dairy Some dairy farmers do not have enough silage made to see them through next winter, according to Teagasc’s George Ramsbottom. The Teagasc Dairy…
‘One third of Ireland’s milk is produced on heavy lowland or hilly soils’ June 15, 2016 Grass One-third of all Irish milk is produced on heavy lowland or hilly soils, according to Teagasc’s George Ramsbottom. The Teagasc Dairy Specialist said…
Dairy farmers should focus on breeding now, not in three weeks – Teagasc March 28, 2016 Dairy Dairy farmers should start to focus on breeding now, not when they breed the first cow in their herd, according to Teagasc’s George…
30% saving in spring nitrogen costs can be made by using urea – Teagasc January 30, 2016 Grass Farmers can save 30% on Nitrogen fertiliser costs this spring by spreading urea instead of CAN, according to Teagasc’s George Ramsbottom. “Urea costs…
