Technical Dairy Specialist
Dairy
As the last of the cows calve down, identifying any high cell count ones will be critical in the lead-up...
A lot of dry farms will be starting or will have already started their second rotation, meaning milk fat content...
As we enter into the final few weeks before the breeding season, there will be a focus on keeping lameness...
Retained placentas are a relatively common occurrence during the calving season, which can in turn affect the upcoming breeding season....
Keeping mastitis out of the herd is crucial at this stage, as a lot of cows will be nearing peak...
Unsettled weather means spring grazing is still quite messy, but its important to push on as the risk of negative...
As spring calving wraps up and breeding becomes the main concern, it is important that farmers keep an eye on...
With the breeding season fast approaching, it is time to start making selective decisions when it comes to both the...
N.Ireland
There are still plenty of cows to calve down, but with breeding quickly approaching, farmers should start carrying out pre-breeding...
A top price of £10,000 has been achieved at the the Global Connections Online Sale, which took place during the...
With breeding only around the corner, farmers should consider blood testing the herd in case there are any underlying mineral...
With cows edging towards peak milk production, farmers need to ensure the herd is meeting its energy requirements. Despite the...
Slurry tanks are still full and fertiliser is still in the yard, yet May is only seven short weeks away....
White line disease and sole bruising can lead to serious lameness issues at this time of the year as cows...
Once calves turn four weeks-of-age, it may be worth farmers considering the move to once-a-day (OAD) feeding. OAD feeding can...
January and early February-born calves may be ready to switch from starter ration to concentrates, but what is the best...
Given how hectic the spring calving season is, it is easy to let hygiene slip in the parlour and before...
Large crowds made their way to Kilrea Mart in Co. Derry for a chance to buy some ‘long-established’ dairy stock...
