Dairy
Pneumonia in calves: What is it costing the farmer?
The calving season is underway which means that day by day, sheds will be filling up with calves and the...
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Dairy
Tweaks to your calf shed that could improve calf health this spring
We are now only a matter of days away from the start of the calving season and any last minute...
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If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Beef
Ventilation is key when using old shed to rear calves
Making small adjustments to the layout of calf housing can help streamline the feeding and herding processes, and small improvements...
Agri-Business
Would your beef shed work better without side sheeting?
Beef farmers were reminded of the importance in getting airflow right in their slatted sheds at a recent seminar. Speaking...
Dairy Technical
Autumn-calving: Steps to prevent pneumonia in calves
Pneumonia is a respiratory disease that can affect cattle at any stage. It is a complicated, multi-factorial disease, caused by...
Agri-Business
Caution urged when housing cattle in mild weather
Many beef farmers across the country will be looking to start housing cattle in the coming days – if they...
Buildings
Signs of poor ventilation in sheds: What should I be keeping an eye out for?
It’s well-documented the importance of good ventilation within livestock sheds and the issues that can arise if there is poor...
Buildings
Have you tested your building's airflow?
The supply of fresh air within livestock housing is critical to ensure good health and maximum performance from housed livestock...
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Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Buildings
The importance of getting ventilation right this spring
With the lambing and calving season underway, it is important farmers keep in mind the importance of good ventilation in...
Buildings
Buildings: Is your shed up to the required ventilation standards?
Over the past few years, a greater emphasis has been placed on improving the ventilation in animal housing facilities. A...
Beef
Housing: Ventilation is the key to minimise pneumonia this winter
We’re heading into that time of the year again, when farmers’ attentions turn to preventing disease in animal housing over...