Dairy
Managing a cows diet as she transitions from grass to housing has being tricky for a lot of farms as poor weather drove cows in.
Farmers must keep an eye out for milk fever (hypocalcemia), as the calving season is well and truly under way for the autumn calving herd.
The first step to a successful winter milk herd is ensuring that mineral and feed are at optimum levels to produce high quality milk and...
A lot of autumn calving herds will begin calving around the middle of September or start of October and having everything ready in advance...
We are only a few weeks away from the start of the breeding season which means the diet of the cow is crucial and mineral deficiencies...
Breeding season for herds calving down in late January is only a few weeks away and for many, they will be aiming for that first week of Feb..
As we progress further into the busy calving season, the risk of milk fever (hypocalcemia) and other metabolic issues, increases.
Beef
The best method of getting pre-calving minerals into suckler cows was discussed on a Teagasc webinar on cow management ahead of calving.
As we enter into January and into a new year, the transition period for your cows will need to be managed as cows are going to be...
Mineral supplementation is a crucial aspect of the dry cow period to help with body condition score (BCS), calving down and the overall...
The very mild weather into November has meant that most cows in the country are still out at grass, and feeding the dairy cow properly as we..
As we get further into the calving season for the autumn calving herds, the risk of milk fever and other metabolic issues increases.
Autumn calving is well underway for many autumn calving herds and it is one thing making sure that the calf gets the best possible start....
Transition cow management has to be got right and as many autumn calving herds have started calving down, this has to be an area...
At this time of the year, it is essential to bridge the nutritional gap and try and keep cows producing high levels of quality milk by...
It is not unusual to observe signs of mineral deficiencies in livestock with some of these more severe than others depending on the...
Dairy Technical
Taking blood samples from a number of cows within your herd is a good way to determine their mineral status ahead of breeding.
Ensuring in-calf cows are receiving adequate supplementation of minerals in the lead up to calving is an aspect which shouldn't be overlooked.
Cows are moving closer to calving and for the most part are entering into the time frame known as the transition period.
Maintaining grass quality during the breeding season is vital for cow nutrition, according to Dr. Joe Patton, head of Knowledge Transfer with Teagasc.
Dairy farmers should carry out a blood test on their cows a few times a year, according to Folke Rohrssen, a vet from Cahir, Co. Tipperary.
Getting your dry cow management right is a key component to having a successful calving season on dairy farms.
Most dairy farms have now begun their final grazing rotation of the year, as they prepare for their farm and stock winter housing.
