Dairy
As St. Patrick's day approaches, grazing conditions seem to be favouring most farmers as dry, sunny spells improve grass growth rates.
Dairy Technical
On farms where calving begin in mid-January there will now be calves between nine and ten weeks of age and it may be time to start preparing for weaning.
Grazing remains impossible in some areas, while in other areas although challenging cows are now returning to grass.
The disbudding of calves is taking place on many farms, but farmers are reminded that thermal cauterisation is only legal method in Ireland.
As we progress further into March, the calving season continues, with the risk of milk fever within...
The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) is now in week 11, with 367,037 passports issued from the programme to date.
As calf sheds begin to fill on farms this spring pneumonia can begin to become an issues on many dairy farms.
The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) is now in week ten, with over 300,000 passports now having been issued.
Calves on many farms are now old enough to transition to once-a-day (OAD) feeding, which can reduce the workload considerably on farms.
The disbudding of replacement heifer calves is a job that is looming on many dairy farms and should be completed before calves get too big.
Early identification of sick calves is key to getting them treatment and preventing the spread to other calves in the pen or shed.
For most the calving season has been ongoing for the at least three weeks, with most having a large number of calves now being on the ground.
On many dairy farms calves are sold-off farm starting from around two weeks of age, presenting them in good health and looking well is....
A displaced abomasum is not uncommon occurrence during the calving season on dairy farms and will present similar to ketosis.
In many parts of the country it is remaining a challenge to get cows out to grass, but in other parts grazing is achievable.
Occasionally, farms may have to deal with the issue of bloating in the abomasum, with clostridium bacteria or lactic acid usually to....
Carrigallen Mart hosted its weekly calf sale on Saturday, February 10 with a total of 90 calves and runners on offer at the Co. Leitrim...
Dairy News
The ICBF says that on average it is taking 12.5 days from birth to receiving the animal’s passport within the National Genotyping Programme.
Once-a-day (OAD) milking during early lactation is a viable option for many dairy farms, during a busy period of time on farms.
During the busy spring-calving period operating a second herd may be a good option for many dairy farms.....
Late night calving are a common occurrence during the calving season, but is there a way to reduce the number of cows calving at night.
With calving getting underway shortly or starting in the coming days, cow identification is going to vital to ensure that mistake aren't made.
Although grazing for many is still a few weeks away, it is important that you are ready to get cows out when conditions allow.
