Replacement heifers – How to hit target weights
Its vitally important to prioritise the next generation of milking cows by focusing on achieving replacement heifer target weights over the next...
4 steps to producing high-quality silage
If poor grazing conditions highlighted anything this spring, it was that silage quality will dictate animal performance when grass in the diet is...
What to consider when selecting a grass seed mixture
Reseeding should be considered as a long- term investment. It is advised farmers should aim to reseed approximately 10% of their grazing grounds...
Forage decisions just around the corner
Poor grazing conditions in March resulted in many herds struggling to keep a consistent level of grass in the diet, leading to a high proportion of...
Reseeding Guide – 6 steps for success
Reseeding has many advantages and should be considered as a long-term investment, with newly reseeded swards typically lasting for at least 8–10...
Are You Reseeding In Spring 2023?
As Irish farmers, we must be relentless in the pursuit to maximise the use of our unrivalled global advantage, growing grass. Alongside good...
Grassland Management Advice – March 2023
Where are we regarding grass currently? Grazing conditions on many farms in February were better than ever expected, however inclement weather...
Early rumen development in calves
Maeve Regan discusses the importance of early rumen development in calves and how to aid the transition from pre-ruminant to ruminant. ...
Transition cow management in 2023
The efficiency of grass-based systems is hugely influenced by the calving pattern on farms, and subsequently requires excellent reproductive...
Colostrum is (still) king
The importance of colostrum and the 3-2-1 rule are well known, however conversations still arise about how best to avoid disease outbreak in the...
Preparing For Calving 2023
The focus on most dairy farms is now shifting towards preparing for the 2023 calving season. The management of calves in the first weeks of their...
Successful calf rearing – Getting the basics right
The ultimate goal of calf rearing is to set up a heifer to achieve target weights over her lifetime in order to maximise profitability. These...