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...
Assessing Silage Stocks
With concerns over having sufficient levels of silage stocks available for the winter, quality over quantity is the best advice when it comes to...
Pica in dairy cows – what is it and how best to treat it
PICA is often a noticeable issue on farm during this time of year, which can have negative effects on the breeding season. Pica is often defined as...
Setting the farm up for spring 2022
Although spring 2022 seems a distance away, it is important to focus on setting up your farm to enable early grazing next spring. There will be...
Key considerations for silage harvesting
Silage harvesting is a major cost on Irish farms, therefore it is most important that the desired level of quality is achieved. Dry Matter...
Final Preparations for Calving 2021
As we approach calving 2021 the focus should be on final preparations that will result in a spring free from any upsets, nutritional issues or...
Maeve Regan appointed as new Head of Ruminant Nutrition
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Maeve Regan as Head of Ruminant Nutrition. Maeve brings a wealth of experience to the role, both...
WATCH: Dry cow mineral leads to improved health and immunity
The Irish dairy cow is working harder now than ever before, with longer lactations and shorter dry periods. In contrast to much of the global dairy...
Don’t let your reseeding plans pass you by this autumn
With ground conditions finally favourable and excellent grass growth levels, now is an ideal time to take the opportunity to reseed. The...
Silage 2020: Should I cut or wait?
Silage fields that have not been grazed or that were closed up before the end of March are already at or maybe even slightly beyond optimum quality....
Guide to managing freshly calved cows
The freshly calved cow is genetically programmed to produce high levels of milk, however, to ensure maximum performance, it is essential to...
Maximise the return from your autumn reseed
Grass is still the easiest crop to grow in Ireland and gives substantial benefits year after year in Irish conditions, with yields of 20 tonne DM/ha...