Dairy
Dairy advice: Drier conditions see a return to grazing for some
Although cows on many farms cows will not see grass again until spring, in some areas grazing has resumed. The...
Housing
Dairy
Dairy advice: Manging heifer calves during winter months
Continued monitoring of your heifer calves is vital to ensure that growth targets are achieved ahead of breeding next year....
Dairy
New guide on designing calf housing launched
AgriSearch and the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) have published a new calf housing design guide. This is an outcome...
N.Ireland
Grazing season 2022: Knowing when to call it a day
The 2022 grazing season will be remembered by most for the challenges it posed at different times of the year....
Dairy
Controlling heifer mastitis on dairy farms
Heifer mastitis can be a significant issue on farms, with it threatening production and udder health in the first and...
Beef
3 alternative options to straw for livestock bedding this winter
Farmers have alternative options to straw when it comes to bedding livestock this winter, according to Agricultural Consultant Jimmie Forbes....
Sheep
Sheep housing: What you should and shouldn't do
The particularly inclement weather of the last two months has led to many flocks being housed earlier than normal. A number of...
Beef
14 top tips to ensure your winter housing is safe
With winter on the way; it’s time to carry out a last minute check on winter housing for livestock. Keep...
