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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...
read moreFinal 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...
read moreMaeve 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...
read moreMaintaining a healthy rumen this winter
With ever tightening profit margins, especially in the beef sector, the complex area of feed efficiency is and must continue to command close...
read moreWATCH: 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...
read moreGuide to finishing beef cattle this winter
With the recent deterioration in both weather and grazing conditions, beef cattle which are intended for finishing should be housed sooner rather...
read moreDon’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...
read moreWin a Honda quad worth over €11,000!
Fancy walking away with the all new Honda TRX Quad Bike? The prize: Honda TRX 520 FE2 is an all new 2020 model with electric gear change,...
read moreHow this Roscommon farmer gets autumn reseeding right
Since making the switch to dairy farming, Co. Roscommon farmer, Enda Doran believes that following an autumn reseeding plan which focuses on soil...
read moreAutumn Reseeding – Time to catch up
With grass a key ingredient on livestock farms, reseeding is the most important factor for overall farm profitability as replacing old or...
read morePica in dairy cows – what is it and how best to treat it
Over the last number of weeks, one of the most common signs of mineral deficiencies in dairy cows has been Pica: a desire to eat things that do not...
read moreSilage 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....
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