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Management of SCC in early lactation

March 4, 2021

A good start is half the work when it comes to management of somatic cell count (SCC) in early lactation. This is according…

Winter milk: Reviewing late season feeding

February 13, 2021

Dairy

A recent report by Michael Garvey, a dairy development adviser, with the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), outlined a basic…

China will control the tenor of the UK and global food markets

February 10, 2021

Opinion

It can be taken for granted that the UK government intends securing free trade arrangements with countries around the world, including the likes…

How much grass should I offer freshly-calved cows?

February 2, 2021

Dairy

The grazing season will soon be starting on many farms, so to ensure farmers have enough grass to make it to the magic…

Udder scoring for OAD milking herds

January 24, 2021

Dairy

At the recent Teagasc once-a-day (OAD) milking conference, Dr. Nick Sneddon from New Zealand spoke about the established OAD research milking herd in…

Ballyjamesduff Mart holding an on-farm dairy dispersal sale

January 22, 2021

Dairy

The tail end of 2020 and beginning of 2021 has seen a strong trade for dairy stock – with cows in milk and…

Dairy advice: Tips for milking during Covid-19

January 14, 2021

Dairy

With the country under current Covid-19 restrictions, it’s important that dairy farmers begin planning for the 2021 season. Most dairy farms will employ…

Steps to follow when feeding calves

January 10, 2021

Beef

The calving season will soon be starting and with that comes the feeding of calves. A well-fed calf is better equipped to fight…

AHDB launches £1.5 million campaign to showcase British meat and dairy

January 3, 2021

Beef

This January, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will launch a new £1.5 million “Eat Balanced” TV-led advertising campaign, encouraging more British…

High demand for cows in milk at Dungannon dairy sale

December 22, 2020

Dairy

Dungannon farmers’ mart, Co. Tyrone, held its final dairy sale of the year, last Thursday (December 17). To get a bit of insight…

Dairy farmers turn to video game experts in order to enhance cow health

December 21, 2020

Dairy

Dairy farmers and vets have enlisted the help of video gaming experts to enhance cow health in a unique new study. The Innovate…

Scottish heifer identified among world’s highest-ranking Holstein females

December 4, 2020

Dairy

A heifer on a Scottish farm has been identified as one of the highest-ranking genomic Holstein females in the world, and the highest…

Autumn-calving advice for farmers

November 2, 2020

Dairy

As many beef farmers approach the autumn-calving season, a vet ambassador for an animal health project is encouraging farmers to be aware of…

Maximising the transition period with live yeast this winter

October 30, 2020

Dairy

Dairy farmers are being urged this autumn to pay attention to transition diets by including a live yeast supplement to maximise productivity, achieve…

Dairy profits recover in 2020 according to Old Mill report

October 11, 2020

Dairy

Dairy farmers’ profits recovered in 2019/20 after falling in 2018/19, largely due to reduced purchased feed costs, according to the Old Mill Milk…

Average milk yield up by nearly 300L/cow

September 29, 2020

Dairy

Figures from Kite Consulting’s Milk Monitor Dairy Herd Costings show that average milk yield increased by nearly 300L/cow, in the year to March…

‘The hard work will begin’ for strengthening the UK dairy sector

September 16, 2020

Dairy

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ (Defra’s) 12-week long consultation on “Contractual relationships in the UK dairy industry” closed last night (Tuesday,…

‘Big fear is UK law will shred trust in trade talks’ – DII’s Mulvihill

September 10, 2020

Dairy

The fall-out is continuing this morning (Thursday, September 10) from the proposed UK law to override parts of the Northern Ireland protocol, which…

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