Dairy
Largest shipment of pedigree dairy in-calf heifers sets sail to Algeria
The largest shipment of pedigree Holstein Friesian in-calf heifers set sail to Algeria from Belview port in south Kilkenny yesterday,...
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Dairy
Autumn calving: Achieving 100 SCC in the first 100 days
As we are now into the thick of autumn calving, it’s important to be considerate of keeping your somatic cell...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Carnaross mart: What are freshly calved cows making?
An open dairy sale took place on Wednesday, November 6 at Carnaross mart, where over 100 freshly calved cows were...
Dairy
Key management tips for wintering in-calf heifers
For spring 2024, your in-calf heifers should be at the right weight and in good condition before calving down, and...
Dairy Technical
Time for parlour training to begin on your farm
The parlour training of your in-calf heifers, is a job that can begin over the coming days and weeks on...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Management of in-calf heifers
Now that your in-calf heifers are housed, there are a number of jobs that can be completed with them over...
Dairy Technical
Are your heifers achieving their target weights?
September and October are crucial times of the year for heifer rearing on dairy farms. You should now determine if...