Dairy Technical
Time to begin planning for the weaning of calves
On farms where calving begins in mid-January, there will now be calves between nine and 10-weeks-of-age, and it may be...
Spring-Calving
Dairy Technical
Grazing recommences on some farms this week
Grazing remains impossible in some areas, while in other areas, although challenging, cows are now returning to grass. Many dairy...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
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Farmers reminded of legal requirement when disbudding calves
The disbudding of calves is taking place on many farms, but farmers are reminded that thermal cauterisation is the only...
Dairy Technical
Keeping milk fever at bay in later calving cows
As we progress further into March, the calving season continues, with the risk of milk fever within cows likely to...
Dairy Technical
Over 360,000 passports issued from genotyping programme
The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) is now in week 11, with 367,037 passports issued from the programme to date. The...
Dairy Technical
Pneumonia in calf sheds now becoming a risk
As calf sheds begin to fill on farms this spring, pneumonia can begin to become an issue on many dairy...
Dairy Technical
Over 300,000 passports issued for calves in genotyping programme
The National Genotyping Programme (NGP) is in its 10th week, with over 300,000 passports now having been issued. In the...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Moving calves to OAD feeding
Calves on many farms are now old enough to transition to once-a-day (OAD) feeding, which can reduce the workload considerably...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
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Disbudding of calves to begin on dairy farms
The disbudding of replacement heifer calves is a job that is looming on many dairy farms, and should be completed...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Identifying sick calves this spring
Early identification of sick calves is key to getting them treatment and preventing the spread to other calves in the...
Dairy Technical
Continue to focus on hygiene this calving season
Calving season began roughly three-weeks-ago for the majority of farmers, with most having a large number of calves now on...
Dairy Technical
Ensuring you get the best prices for your calves this spring
On many dairy farms, calves are sold-off farm starting from around two-weeks-of-age, so presenting them in good health is important....
Dairy Technical
Keep an eye on the signs of a displaced abomasum
A displaced abomasum is not an uncommon occurrence during the calving season on dairy farms, and will present itself in...
Dairy Technical
Grazing begins in drier parts of the country
In many parts of the country, it is remaining a challenge to get cows out to grass, but in other...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
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Preventing abomasal bloat in young calves
Occasionally, abomasal bloat will be an issue on farms – with clostridium bacteria or lactic acid usually to blame for...
Dairy Technical
Continental calves a strong trade at Carrigallen Mart
Carrigallen Mart hosted its weekly calf sale on Saturday, February 10, with a total of 90 calves and runners on...
Dairy News
12.5-day turnaround on genotyping programme samples
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) says that on average, it is taking 12.5 days from birth to receiving the...
Dairy Technical
Using OAD milking in early lactation
Once-a-day (OAD) milking during early lactation is a viable option for many dairy farms, during a busy period of time...