Dairy
Let’s Talk Dairy – Plan for Spring Grazing 2022
Let’s Talk Dairy – Plan for Spring Grazing 2022 On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 3 February, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses the plan for Spring grazing in 2022. Stuart outlines what is important to watch out for and some actions that people can […]
14 February 2022
The effect of temperature on the performance of young calves
The effect of temperature on the performance of young calves With calving well underway, now is a good time to review factors affecting growth rate in the young calf. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist focuses on the effect of temperature on the performance of young calves and has practical advice for keeping […]
14 February 2022
Correct concentrate feeding – the key to rumen development in your calves
0 Correct concentrate feeding – the key to rumen development in your calves The intake of calf starter concentrates is the single most important factor in the development of the rumen, which is very small and undeveloped at birth. Starter intake is important in ensuring a smooth transition from milk feeding to an […]
7 February 2022
Somatic Cell Count (SCC) management in early lactation
0 Somatic Cell Count (SCC) management in early lactation Early identification of Somatic Cell Count (SCC) issues is important to being in control of SCC through lactation and especially as we head into the new era of selective dry cow therapy later this year. Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist explains how the California […]
1 February 2022
Colostrum – Liquid Gold
Colostrum – Liquid Gold The provision of adequate colostrum in appropriate quantities is probably the single most effective means of keeping new born calves healthy and enables them to fight infection and disease. Séamus Nolan, Dairy Advisor Teagasc Castlerea explains the 123 rule of feeding colostrum and has good advice Ireland has […]
31 January 2022
Streamlining the spring workload in dairying
Streamlining the spring workload in dairying Monitor farmers are critical to demonstrate good farming practice to other dairy farmers in the region. Here Mark Treacy, features a profile of one monitor farm: The Buttimer family, who are dairy farming in Ballineen, Co. Cork. Mark outlines how labour is efficiently planned for the […]
31 January 2022
Calf Rearing & Computerised Feeding
Calf Rearing & Computerised Feeding Irrespective of the calf feeding system adopting good hygiene practices especially for young calves will reduce calf rearing problems. For good results computerised calf feeders need to be properly managed. Tom Fallon, Teagasc Farm Buildings & Infrastructure Specialist outlines in detail here The recent Teagasc/AHI Calfcare Webinar […]
27 January 2022
Evening milking time for 2022
Evening milking time for 2022 Previous studies with dairy farm employees have found that hours worked on dairy farms can make employment unattractive, mainly due to evening finish time. Irish farms are competing with industries that typically offer a 5-6pm finish time. Martina Gormley, Dairy Specialist explores this topic here Evening finish […]
17 January 2022
Once a Day Milking Conference 2022
Once a Day Milking Conference 2022 Once a Day Milking Conference 2022 took place virtually on Thursday, 6 January. The theme of this year’s online conference centered around the latest research about the impact of once a day milking on milk production and how to manage this effect. The big challenges farmers […]
15 January 2022
Dairy enterprise review and outlook
Dairy enterprise review and outlook Based on data from Teagasc’s National Farm Survey unit, 2021 was a good year for dairying. George Ramsbottom, Dairy Specialist has the breakdown on the figures, and watch back on the Dairy Review and Outlook with Teagasc Researcher Emma Dillon, from Outlook 2022 – Economic Prospects for […]
10 January 2022