Dairy
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
Considering Selective Dry Cow Therapy
Considering Selective Dry Cow Therapy We have all heard about the new legislation that will be in place in January 2022. This has been brought about because of the increase in resistance to antibiotics of bacteria that cause illness in humans. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist has more information on SDCT. Critically […]
20 October 2020
Fitzgerald Family Farm Virtual Farm Walk – Work-life balance & Water quality
0 Fitzgerald Family Farm Virtual Farm Walk – Work-life balance & Water quality On Thursday October 1st the Fitzgerald family from Portlaw in County Waterford opened the gates of their farm for a virtual farm walk. The theme for the day was reducing the carbon footprint of milk production systems. Here we focus […]
8 October 2020
Fitzgerald Family Farm Virtual Farm Walk – Energy & Biodiversity
0 Fitzgerald Family Farm Virtual Farm Walk – Energy & Biodiversity On Thursday October 1st the Fitzgerald family from Portlaw in County Waterford opened the gates of their farm for a virtual farm walk. The theme for the day was reducing the carbon footprint of milk production systems. Here we focus on the […]
6 October 2020
Changes to Derogation Rules – timely reminders for dairy farmers
Changes to Derogation Rules – timely reminders for dairy farmers Approximately 7,000 farmers are derogation applicants in 2020. The vast majority are dairy farmers. Eight changes will affect you in 2020. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist tells us more. Approximately 7,000 farmers are derogation applicants in 2020. The vast majority are dairy […]
17 August 2020
How to Save on Energy Costs on Your Dairy Farm
How to Save on Energy Costs on Your Dairy Farm With the cost of energy on Irish dairy farms on average €5 per 1,000 litres, ranging from €2.50-59, this week’s guest, John Upton, Teagasc Research Officer joins Emma-Louise Coffey to give tips to save money on farm energy bills. John explains that […]
27 July 2020
Virtual Farm Walk on Award Winning Dairy Farm
Virtual Farm Walk on Award Winning Dairy Farm The Hearne family, who farm at Ballinacurra, Rathgormack, Co. Waterford, were the 2019 National Winners of the NDC & Kerrygold Quality Milk Awards. A ‘Virtual Farm Walk’ webinar will take place on this award winning farm on Tuesday, 30 June this year. The Hearne […]
16 June 2020