Time to Stock Take
In recent weeks, slow growth has been the common factor noted across the regions, with much of the focus devoted to balancing grass availability and...
Achieving replacement heifer weights
Farmers must prioritise the next generation of milking cows by ensuring that the target weights of their replacement heifers are realised over the...
Why quality silage matters
Thanks to altogether more pleasant conditions this Spring, farmers have enjoyed a welcome respite from the poor weather they worked through during...
The Benefits of Reseeding
The pleasant and warmer weather experienced during the first half of April finally brought about a welcome increase in grass growth, largely in line...
Best practices to encourage rumen development
While the initial days/weeks of calf rearing may appear to be the most labour-intensive stage for farmers, the first season at grass can prove a...
Quality Colostrum Remains Key for Calves
The importance of colostrum management protocol cannot be over-emphasised, as many scour-related issues on farm directly correlate to insufficient...
Colostrum – The Key to Healthy Calves
As spring looms ever closer, we fast approach the influx of the next generation of calves on farm. Replacement heifers born over the next few weeks...
Planning for Spring 2025
Many herds are currently engaged in drying off cows, as the focus shifts towards dry cow management across most farms. It’s also important to...
Informed decisions on silage quality will benefit feed plan
After a fantastic back end to the grazing season, the focus of farmers has increasingly turned towards nutrition levels from winter forage....
Smart Choices – Choosing a Quality Calf Milk Replacer
The management of calves in the first weeks of life has a significant impact on their lifetime production, and with replacement heifers, impact...
The Autumn Checklist
For spring calving herds, the end of the lactation is approaching so some important decisions need to be made to hopefully ensure a stress-free...
Prevention of Metabolic Issues
Prevention of metabolic issues next spring will hinge around management decisions that will be made over the next number of weeks. When costs...