Dairy
Weighing and monitoring your replacement heifer calves
Coming into the autumn months, it is a good idea to take out the scales and weigh your replacement heifer...
Replacement Heifers
Dairy
Winter oats make the difference on Down dairy farm
While grass is the predominant crop on the Co. Down dairy farm of Philip Tinsley, winter oats are the cereal...
N.Ireland
Act now if your replacement heifers are underweight
During this time of year, farmers are focused on scanning cows and extending the grazing season, but replacement heifers should...
Dairy
Controlling heifer mastitis on dairy farms this winter
Heifer mastitis can be an issue on some farms, with heifers often calving down with cases or developing them shortly...
Beef
Sourcing replacement females this spring for a suckler herd
The breeding season on spring-calving herds is not too far away, at this stage farmers should be considering the number...
N.Ireland
Poor heifer management could be costing your business
Waiting longer to calve heifers could be costing Northern Ireland farmers thousands according to researchers, with a three-month delay on...
Dairy
Poor heifer management could be costing your business
Waiting longer to calve heifers could be costing Northern Ireland farmers thousands according to researchers, with a three-month delay on...
