N.Ireland
NI's dairy sector must grow on a 'sustainable basis' - DCNI
Northern Ireland’s dairy sector must be allowed to grow on a sustainable basis, according to a leading industry representative. This...
Milk Quality
Dairy News
Entries open for 2023 NDC and Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards
Ornua and the National Dairy Council (NDC) have today (Friday, May 17) announced that the 2024 NDC and Kerrygold Quality...
Dairy Technical
Keeping cell counts under control during early lactation
The majority of dairy farms are now in the depths of the calving season, but a focus needs to be...
Dairy
IGA dairy conference to focus on farmers' strengths
This year’s annual Irish Grassland Association (IGA) dairy conference, due to take place on Wednesday January 10, 2024 has been...
Dairy
Deasy family wins overall Carbery Milk Quality Award
A Barryroe Co-op milk supplier has taken home the overall award at the 2023 Carbery Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards....
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Reviewing your milking routine
An effective milking routine is vital for a dairy farm to ensure that the highest quality milk possible is delivered...
Dairy Technical
Doing the basics well is key to milk quality success on Tuam farm
The National Dairy Council (NDC) milk quality award winners the Connelly family held a farm walk on their farm on...
Dairy Technical
Focus on maintaining milk quality on farms this June
Ensuring that milk quality in maintained at a high standard on dairy farms is a major focus for farmers throughout...
Dairy Technical
Genotyping national herd could solve milk quality issues
The genotyping of the national dairy herd could have a wide range of benefits, but one that could have a...
Dairy Technical
Milking routine: Start as you mean to go on
The importance of having an effective milking routine on dairy farms cannot be underestimated; it is of the few jobs...
Dairy Technical
The role of post-milking teat disinfectant in mastitis control
Post-milking teat disinfectant plays a vital role in the control of potential mastitis-causing bacteria on dairy farms. The period after...
Dairy Technical
The vital role that CMT could play on your farm this spring
The California Mastitis test (CMT) has a vital role to play on farms as the number of cows calving increases...
Dairy Technical
Maintaining hygiene standards during the housed period
Dairy herds are now fully housed for the winter period, with a focus now on maintaining hygiene standards. For the...
Dairy News
Dunmanway family takes overall Carbery Milk Quality Award
A Drinagh Co-op milk supplier has taken home the overall award at the 2022 Carbery Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards....
Dairy Technical
How to control thermoduric bacteria
Thermoduric bacteria are heat-resistant bacteria that can survive pasteurisation during milk processing. Thermoduric bacteria can have a major impact on...
Dairy Technical
The CMT can play a vital role ahead of drying-off
The California Mastitis Test (CMT) is a useful tool that can used alongside milk recording to identify cows with high cell...
Dairy Technical
NDC milk quality farm walk: Controlling TBC on farms
The National Dairy Council (NDC), in conjunction with Teagasc, held a farm walk last week (Wednesday, June 15) on the...
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...