Milk Quality

Mastitis in dairy cows: Causes and prevention

Mastitis in dairy cows: Causes and prevention

Mastitis is the most economically challenging disease on a dairy farm, with freshly-calved cows and heifers the most susceptible to...

January 9, 2021
Milk composition a ‘lost opportunity’ for NI’s dairy sector

Milk composition a ‘lost opportunity’ for NI’s dairy sector

Northern Ireland’s poor milk composition is costing farmers poor milk prices, according to Agri Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) researcher...

August 8, 2020
What should I do if my milk has been contaminated with antibiotic residues?

What should I do if my milk has been contaminated with antibiotic residues?

Calving is in full swing on spring-calving dairy farms across the country and although the management of the newborn calf...

February 23, 2020
Dairy farming excellence recognised at Aurivo Milk Quality Awards

Dairy farming excellence recognised at Aurivo Milk Quality Awards

Eight Aurivo milk suppliers from seven counties were recognised for their excellence in milk production at the annual Aurivo Milk...

May 3, 2016
Profitable milk production and quality to be discussed at west Cork conference

Profitable milk production and quality to be discussed at west Cork conference

A Taste of West Cork will hold an event to highlight how Irish milk is used once it leaves the...

August 31, 2015
Cork man crowned overall winner of the 2014 Dairygold Milk Quality Awards

Cork man crowned overall winner of the 2014 Dairygold Milk Quality Awards

Daniel Dennehy of Clonmoyle, Aghabullogue has been declared Overall Winner of the 2014 Dairygold Milk Quality Awards. The award presentation...

May 27, 2015
Eight Aurivo milk suppliers receive milk quality awards

Eight Aurivo milk suppliers receive milk quality awards

Eight Aurivo milk suppliers from six counties have been recognised at the annual Aurivo Milk Quality Awards. The event, in its...

May 7, 2015