Technical Dairy Specialist
Dairy
Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that the Irish dairy herd grew last year, but it is a different...
When it comes to spreading nutrients this summer, it is easy to just throw out slurry and chemical fertiliser, but...
Beef
After such a dry and warm week, the rainfall this week may create the perfect environment for lungworm development. The...
As we drift away from peak milk production, farmers will be focusing on holding solids through grass quality, but it...
Pathogens that cause infectious diseases are usually the biggest burden during the housing season, but the risk of infections could...
With warm weather forecast for the week ahead, fly control must be prioritised to keep the herd in healthy condition....
The poor spring has lead to a lot of farms still having calves housed despite weaning taking place a number...
Considering how advanced breeding has got, it is easy to get so caught up in statistics and what is being...
Breeding is well underway now, yet not too many fields you look into will have stocks bulls out yet, as...
With growth rates taking off and cows thriving, it may be time to consider reducing the amount of concentrates fed...
Grass growth has taken off in the last week to 10 days, which has left many farms with an abundance...
With the breeding season officially kicking off for many farmers this week, it is important to stay on top of...
With the weather conditions finally taking a turn for the better, grass growth is up, but unfortunately so is weed...
A lot of heifer calves will be approaching 10-12 weeks-of-age, meaning that they should be strong enough to be completely...
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....
