Dairy
Six Steps to SCC Success
0 Six Steps to SCC Success The old proverb “Tús maith leath na hoibre” (a good start is half the work) is very relevant when it comes to management of Somatic Cell Count (SCC) in early lactation. Stuart Childs, Dairy Specialist and Don Crowley, Milk Quality Specialist list Six Steps to Somatic Cell […]
1 March 2021
February Grass – Opportunities and Challenges
February Grass – Opportunities and Challenges Grazing grass represents the Irish farmer’s greatest advantage in livestock production. It costs 3 to 4 times less than either silage or meal, stock performance is better and labour input is drastically reduced. Michael Donoghue, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, Galway sets out a good spring grazing plan […]
22 February 2021
The potential of Protected Urea to reduce emissions whilst maintaining grass production
The potential of Protected Urea to reduce emissions whilst maintaining grass production Soil scientist David Wall joins Emma-Louise Coffey on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the potential of Protected Urea to reduce emissions whilst maintaining grass production. David explains that comprehensive research has been carried out to test Protected Urea as […]
15 February 2021
Mastitis Control in Early lactation
Mastitis Control in Early lactation There’s a number of issues that can impact on how smooth a calving season will run. Milk fever, retained foetal membranes, calf scour, difficult calvings and mastitis/SCC are only some of the issues. Here, Don Crowley, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, Clonakilty, focuses on Mastitis Control in early lactation […]
15 February 2021
Choosing a concentrate for freshly calved dairy cows at grass
0 Choosing a concentrate for freshly calved dairy cows at grass Joe Patton, Dairy Specialist outlines the nutritional requirements of the freshly calved dairy cow while at grass. He gives examples of two good quality spring rations and discusses ingredients and their inclusion rates. Joe advises using high energy ingredients and offering high […]
8 February 2021
New Regulations on Farm Roadways & Waters
0 New Regulations on Farm Roadways & Waters Mark Treacy, Teagasc Dairy Advisor, Clonakilty advises on the New Regulations on Farm Roadways & Waters which have come into effect since 1st January 2021. The new measures aim to further reduce Irish farming’s environmental footprint, with particular regard to water, climate and air quality […]
8 February 2021
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