Dairy
Mastitis in early lactation
Mastitis in early lactation Mastitis in early lactation costs money but careful management in the last couple of weeks before calving can prevent many cases from occurring. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist shares his experience and advice here Research shows that a mild case of mastitis costs €200 and over €700 in […]
20 December 2021
Pre-calving checklist for Spring 2022
Pre-calving checklist for Spring 2022 Now is the time to start thinking about Spring 2022. How can it be made easier than last Spring? Here, Martina Gormley, Teagasc Dairy Specialist talks about work organisation and having a checklist in place for pre-calving tasks and supplies. You can download your checklist here For […]
13 December 2021
Start preparing now for next Spring
Start preparing now for next Spring As things quieten down, there is an opportunity to prepare in for what is normally the busiest time of the year – calving season. John McNamara, Teagasc/Carbery Joint Programme Co-ordinator outlines some of the key areas which can be looked at in the coming weeks in […]
12 December 2021
National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: Profitability of later born calves
National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: Profitability of later born calves Today’s question, the last in the series of unanswered questions from the Virtual Dairy Conference is on whether later born calves (April- May) leave a profit for the beef farmer? All this week and last, Teagasc Dairy Specialists answered these. Nicky Byrne, […]
10 December 2021
Drying off cows is in full swing
Drying off cows is in full swing Drying off cows in batches is in full swing on most farms. However In view of good milk prices it can be tempting to milk on for some farmers. Don Crowley, Teagasc Milk Quality Specialist, advises against milking on and outlines best practice for drying […]
10 December 2021
National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: Spring Nitrogen recommendations
0 National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: Spring Nitrogen recommendations Teagasc Dairy Specialists and farmer speakers answer questions from the National Dairy Conference, which were unanswered on the day, due to the volume of questions asked, here on Teagasc Daily this week. Today’s question is on Spring Nitrogen recommendations answered by Michael O’Donovan, Moorepark […]
9 December 2021
National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: Oversowing Clover
0 National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: Oversowing Clover In a follow up from yesterday’s questions about the Clover seeding rate, this question is further answered today with regard to clover oversowing methods. Teagasc Dairy Specialists and farmer speakers answer questions like this from the National Dairy Conference here on Teagasc Daily this week […]
8 December 2021
National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: Clover seeding rate
0 National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: Clover seeding rate Establishing clover in existing swards was a hot topic at the dairy conference. Questions like the following were asked: What amount of clover seed should be in a mix for mid season reseed? Teagasc Dairy Specialists and farmer speakers answer questions like this here […]
7 December 2021
Breeding Targets for Winter Milk Herds
0 Breeding Targets for Winter Milk Herds Breeding goals for winter milk herds should be centred on improving milk solids output while improving fertility traits such as calving interval & 6wk calving rate; feed efficiency, health and longevity are also important goals. EBI balances these objectives. James Dunne Dairy Specialist explains The Economic […]
6 December 2021
National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: Using a team of bulls
0 National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: Using a team of bulls Teagasc Dairy Specialists continue this week to answer the unanswered questions from the Virtual Dairy Conference on the Dairy Daily. Today’s unanswered question is on using a balanced team of bulls when breeding for replacement heifers. When the “good bull” is used […]
6 December 2021