Dairy
Paving the whey – transforming dairy waste
Paving the whey – transforming dairy waste Whey is the main by-product of the dairy processing sector. Teagasc researchers are collaborating with Munster Technological University (MTU), Ireland and Lund University, Sweden, to transform dairy waste into value-added and environmentally sustainable products. Whey is rich in lactose, proteins and micronutrients. Due to this […]
25 September 2022
Using genetics to reduce methane output from cattle systems
Using genetics to reduce methane output from cattle systems Stuart Kirwan, David Kenny and Sinead Waters, Teagasc Grange, take us through the genetic selection of low methane emitting animals which has long been advocated as mitigation strategy for the ruminant livestock industry. Recent data from Teagasc Grange and ICBF has highlighted a […]
22 September 2022
Do you know your legal obligations as an employer?
Do you know your legal obligations as an employer? Martina Gormley, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, talks us through some of the important obligations you may have as an employer. At a recent farm walk the host farmer gave details on how he found part time employees to help run his 130 cow herd […]
19 September 2022
Future-Proofing your Herd Genetics
Future-Proofing your Herd Genetics James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Ballyhaise College and Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Moorepark share their insight into the future dairy cow and Future-Proofing your Herd Genetics for sustainability here Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Moorepark descibes tomorrow’s dairy cow in this shot video clip. Summary • Higher EBI […]
18 September 2022
Contract-Rearing Replacement Dairy Heifers – Is this an Option on my Farm?
Contract-Rearing Replacement Dairy Heifers – Is this an Option on my Farm? Aoife Forde, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare, tells us how contract-rearing of heifers from the dairy herd by drystock farmers has become popular in the past number of years. Contract-rearing involves the movement of replacement heifers from the dairy farm […]
16 September 2022
Finding alternative ways to treat bovine mastitis
Finding alternative ways to treat bovine mastitis Growing pathogen resistance to antibiotics has led researchers to explore the use of probiotic and postbiotic formulations in treating mastitis in dairy cattle. Mastitis – the infection and inflammation of the udder – is the most prevalent and economically significant disease in dairy cattle. Farms […]
14 September 2022
White clover as a sustainable alternative to nitrogen
White clover as a sustainable alternative to nitrogen Introducing white clover into perennial ryegrass swards can sustainably increase milk production while maintaining grass production, reducing the need for inorganic nitrogen. Perennial ryegrass (PRG) grass-based systems are highly efficient and low cost, but are dependent on high levels of nitrogen fertiliser. In recent […]
13 September 2022
Investing in the correct herd genetics
Investing in the correct herd genetics James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist, Ballyhaise, discusses the benefits of investing in high EBI stock in order to improve overall herd performance One question which is often asked at farm level is where to invest in the farm to get the greatest return? It’s no different […]
12 September 2022
Shinagh Dairy Open Day
0 Shinagh Dairy Open Day An open day on the Shinagh dairy farm, near Bandon, Co. Cork, on Friday, 2 September outlined the steps taken towards achieving a climate neutral and profitable dairy farm. The technical focuses of the Shinagh dairy farm have been to maximise the amount of grass grown and utilised […]
6 September 2022
Let’s Talk Dairy – Current grazing conditions and advice
0 Let’s Talk Dairy – Current grazing conditions and advice On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 1 September, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by John Douglas, Teagasc Grass10 Advisor to get an update on the current grazing conditions as well as an insight into the […]
5 September 2022