Technical Dairy Specialist
Machinery
A week out from the start of spring, farmers will be hoping the housing season will be soon behind them,...
Dairy
With slurry restrictions now lifted for the majority of the country and evenings begin to stretch ever so slightly, slurry...
With calving fast approaching and even having started on some farms, the risk of cows contracting mastitis increases dramatically. A...
The calving season will be kicking off for many farmers across the country this week which means an immediate focus...
N.Ireland
As farmers gear up for the busy calving season ahead, many may be considering once-a-day (OAD) milking in early lactation...
As the calving season rapidly approaches, preparations must begin to ensure calves get the quality colostrum that they need. Antibody...
As the 2025 season comes to an end, it is worth considering developing a herd health plan for 2026 to...
Over the next few weeks, it is important to continually asses your dry cow management to ensure cows calve down...
With the calving season rapidly approaching for spring calvers, getting the sheds, equipment and facilities ready must be bumped to...
With 2025 drawing to a close, it’s time to put a lameness control plan in place for 2026 that will...
It is important to ensure you have enough supplies to keep the herd going over the Christmas period while co-ops...
With the breeding season kicking off this week alongside Christmas, it is easy to disregard the few late autumn calvers....
Over the next two months, while the herd is dry, farmers should consider training heifers in the parlour. It takes...
With the majority of calves now on the ground for winter milking herds, calibrating the feeders in the parlour should...
Beef
With cattle now housed, keeping parasites are under control is crucial in boosting your herd’s health and performance. The main...
Body condition scoring (BCS) the herd now and throughout the winter is crucial for a successful dry period and to...
With winter milking being a costly system, ensuring you formulate the appropriate diet is essential in boosting margins. Concentrates play...
With cows now in for winter housing and farm roadways quieting down, it is time to address any issues with...
