Dairy
Total calf registrations have hit 1,075,268 head, recent figures from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) have revealed.
Determination is key to getting the fertiliser out in these difficult spreading conditions; with good weather on the way, now is your chance.
It is full steam ahead for calf exports this week, despite rumors circulating that calf exports could be disrupted due to Covid-19.
Unfortunately, the wet weather last week and over the weekend threw another spanner in the works in terms of getting out grazing.
There has been a marked increase in the number of calves registered to dairy cows this year, new figures show.
Irish calf exports from Ireland to other European destinations are running 32% behind 2019 levels, figures for the department have revealed.
The number of dairy-bred calves born – so far this year – is up by over 62,300 head or by 9% when compared to the same period in 2019.
We are coming to the finish line on many spring-calving dairy farms, as the calving season begins to wind down and tail off.
Rapid body condition score (BCS) loss post-calving can cause health implications or failure to go back in-calf in the future.
Whether this year's calves will be your future milk producers or they will go on into a beef system, they must get the best start in life.
Earlier this week, AgriLand learned that a number of random "calf welfare inspections" are being carried out on dairy farms across the country.
Random 'calf welfare inspections' are being carried out on dairy farms across the country by the department, AgriLand understands.
There has been a marked increase in the number of dairy calf registrations this year, new figures show.
With the spring-calving season in full swing, farmers must not forgot about the possibility of having antibiotic residues in the milk.
As the number of calves on dairy farms begins to grow, so too does the risk of a scour outbreak.
Many dairy farmers have come from a long tradition of offering calves 2L of milk or milk replacer per calf per feed.
The heavy and persistent rain last week and over the weekend has resulted in the majority of soils across the country becoming saturated.
The spring-calving season is in full swing on many dairy farms around the country, with farmers progressing nicely through the season.
Calf exports are significantly behind this year in comparison to the same period last year, according to Department of Agriculture figures.
The dry cow - fresh cow transition accounts for 80% of herd health problems, according to Dr. Dan Ryan who runs Reprodoc Ltd.
The country is in the middle of a cold spell. Temperatures have fallen, and winter showers are sweeping across the country.
Colostrum, also known as beestings, is a source of maternal antibodies that protect the newborn calf against infections.
A Co. Kerry farmer got an unexpected surprise over the weekend when he ventured out early Saturday morning to check one of his cows.
