Dairy
Getting the basics right – Robotic milking
0 Getting the basics right – Robotic milking On the recent special edition of Let’s Talk Dairy, Patrick Gowing and Stuart Childs, Teagasc discuss robotic milking in Ireland. Robotic milking is an increasing trend on Irish dairy farms with over 1,000 milking robots milking in the south of Ireland at present (~ 3.8% […]
1 February 2021
The importance of Spring Grazing for Winter Milk Herds
The importance of Spring Grazing for Winter Milk Herds Winter milk herds require a spring grazing plan that will increase grazing days and pasture quality, is flexible to implement, and is tailored to the particular demands of that farm. James Dunne, Dairy Systems Specialist, Teagasc Ballyhaise, has important grazing management advice for […]
26 January 2021
Spring Grass on the Dairy Farm-The Sustainable & Profitable Way
Spring Grass on the Dairy Farm-The Sustainable & Profitable Way An extra profit of €250 or more per cow together with benefits for water and air quality is achievable on average Irish Dairy farms when a sensible spring fertiliser and grazing plan is followed. Tom Murphy, Dairy Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare advises how […]
25 January 2021
Early lactation Once-A-Day milking
Early lactation Once-A-Day milking As we approach the busiest, most labour intensive, time of year for dairy farmers it’s a good idea to consider ways of reducing workload and labour demand. A great way to reduce workload is to implement Once-A-Day (OAD) milking for the first 4 weeks of calving, says Nicholas […]
25 January 2021
What milk and concentrates should be in the diet of the calf?
What milk and concentrates should be in the diet of the calf? As part of the Animal Health Ireland & Teagasc Calf Care Virtual Week Teagasc researcher Emer Kennedy & Joe Patton Teagasc nutritionist join Catherine Egan on the Beef Edge podcast to discuss the guidelines for feeding milk and concentrates in […]
21 January 2021
Consumer perception of salted butter produced from different feed systems
Consumer perception of salted butter produced from different feed systems Prof Kieran Kilcawley, Teagasc Moorepark, led a study on salted butter produced from three different feed systems (outdoor grass, grass/clover and indoor concentrate). These were evaluated by consumers from Ireland, Germany and United States. Analysis was used to identify key aromatic differences […]
19 January 2021
Dairy Farm Energy
0 Dairy Farm Energy Farm businesses are under increasing pressure to become more energy efficient. Milk cooling, water heating & vacuum pumps account for the biggest proportion of energy use on dairy farms. It is these areas that offer scope for the greatest savings. John Upton & Barry Caslin have more information There […]
4 January 2021
Planning for the calving season: Cheap solutions to common issues
0 Planning for the calving season: Cheap solutions to common issues Currently dairy farmers all over the country will be starting or preparing for a busy calving season. Nicholas McKenna, Teagasc Dairy Specialist outlines solutions to two problems which may occur during calving – not enough space to calve cows and not enough […]
4 January 2021
Planning for calving: peak calf numbers and accommodation
Planning for calving: peak calf numbers and accommodation As we move towards 2021 dairy farmers begin to turn their attention from drying off cows to calving them. An aspect of the calving season that may get overlooked is ensuring that you have enough calf space and accommodation to meet peak demand. Nicholas […]
21 December 2020
Hygiene of the utmost importance when cows are indoors
Hygiene of the utmost importance when cows are indoors Mastitis in cows is almost always caused by bacteria that have gained access to the udder through the teat canal. During the dry period, bacteria can only enter the udder from the environment. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist tells us more about the […]
16 November 2020