The next three to six weeks will focus on peak milk yield and breeding as the main objectives in managing the dairy herd. Breeding: Managing the dairy herd requires information and records. In regards to breeding, heat detection is critical. It is important to... Read More
At this time of year, as we near the end of the spring calving season, attention turns to watching for heats, insemination, conception rates and overall herd fertility performance. There are a number of broader principles which we should be adhered to throughout the... Read More
Abomasal bloat in calves can occur between 4 to 14 days of age and up to 21 days of age and it has been on the increase in recent years. Calves are monogastric animals up to the first 3 weeks of life and the... Read More
Irish dairy farms operate with a compact calving pattern and maximising milk from grass, a compact calving season of 6-8 weeks with more cows creates a very stressful time on dairy farms. This coincides with a period when farmers are exposed to one of... Read More
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In fertilising the grazing sward until close out it is important to not apply the 27 to 35 units per acre as straight nitrogen. This will result in protein readings of 22% to 27% which a significant excess of the requirements for 16 to... Read More
