Dairy
Lameness poses serious threat to cow’s health and welfare and, as we move into May, roadways and surfaces need to...
There was heavy rainfall in most parts over the weekend, though it has not affected grazing conditions and will hopefully...
A target for most spring calving herds across the country is to achieve a submission rate over the first three...
As the breeding season edges closer, it is no harm to understand the impact of milk urea levels on the...
With breeding season almost upon us, it is essential for farmers to pick out the problem cows in the herd...
At this stage of the grazing season – from late spring to early summer – questions often arise around maintaining...
N.Ireland
We are only a few weeks away from the start of the breeding season, which means the diet of the...
For most farms, fertiliser is in the ground on their silage blocks and, for autumn calving herds and those that...
We are now into the middle of April, which means cows are getting close to their peak milk production and...
Breeding season for herds calving down in late January is only a few weeks away and, for many, they will...
Many herds will be in the latter end of the calving season with only a few to calve, and high...
It has certainly been a slow start to the year in terms of grass growth, with many farmers struggling with...
As we enter into the final few weeks before the breeding season, it is crucial that cases of lameness are...
With the weather looking dry and warm for the next couple of days and potentially weeks, it is offering ideal...
It is typical at this time of the year to get excited about choosing your bulls for your dairy replacement...
We are now coming towards the end of the calving season, which means the milking routine can become more consistent...
Many calves will be approaching eight weeks of age in the coming days and weeks, which means the gradual weaning...
Grass growth is gradually improving with milder and damper conditions in store, but many farmers are getting tight on grass...
