Dairy
Keeping on top of heat detection as breeding kicks off
With the breeding season officially kicking off for many farmers this week, it is important to stay on top of...
Heat Detection
N.Ireland
Farm building costs have doubled over past five years – farmer
A significant increase in farm building costs has been the greatest challenge confronting Co Down farmer, Philp Truesdale. He explained:...
Dairy
How to deal with non-bulling cows as breeding gets underway
The non-bulling cows in the herd or the ‘problem cows’ can often cause frustration, but every herd has them. However,...
Dairy
Achieving 90% three week submission rate and cost of a missed heat
A target for most spring calving herds across the country is to achieve a submission rate over the first three...
Dairy
'Modern dairy heat detection systems do work'
Modern heat detection systems, which monitor cow movement and activity levels, do work according to the College of Agriculture, Food...