Dairy
Calves with company found to grow the best
Calves housed in groups with computerised feeding perform better than those kept penned individually, according to animal nutritionists. Less work,...
Volac
Dairy
Calf growth app launches...how do yours measure up?
Cattle youngstock rearers now have a quick and easy way of recording and monitoring individual calf growth rates against pre-set...
Agri-Business
British animal nutrition firm Volac announces major investment in Ireland
British firm Volac has announced it will spend £3 million on a new purpose-built finishing and packing facility in Ireland....
Grass
Silage wrap specs: What, if anything, is the difference?
When making baled silage, it is important to note what specifications of bale-wrap (film) you are getting. While ‘standard’ 750mm...
Grass
10 steps to take in order to reduce damage to silage bales
Silage bales are an expensive commodity therefore protecting them should be a priority for farmers, according to Caitriona Mullin, North...
Dairy
Volac to host heifer rearing conference this week
With the Irish dairy sector in expansion mode, efficient heifer rearing has become vitally important on many farmers around the...