N.Ireland
Tackling mastitis through a sawdust and lime mix
Mastitis is considered to be one of the most costly diseases in dairy, with farmers continuously working to prevent the...
Cubicles
Dairy
The importance of good hygiene as cows come in for housing
We are now entering the final few weeks of the grazing season, and hygiene must be front and centre as...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Preparing sheds, scrapers and cubicles for winter
During the month of September, it can be easy to get caught up in other jobs that may seem like...
Dairy
Dairy advice: Feed space and cubicle beds standards
Ensuring that there is adequate feed space and cubicles is going to be vital over the next few weeks on...
Machinery
Opinion: The Christmas present I wanted but never received
I am sure that we have all longed for a certain Christmas present that never materialised. Here’s my story. I...