Dairy
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
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
Mineral supplementation for dry cows
0 Mineral supplementation for dry cows Inadequate mineral supplementation during the dry period can cause problems with new-born calf health, as well as a greater risk of problems with cow health. James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist has recommendations and details on pre-calving mineral requirements here Cow health problems from inadequate mineral supplementation include: clinical […]
3 January 2022
Once a Day Milking Conference 2022
0 Once a Day Milking Conference 2022 Once a Day Milking is currently only practiced on around 200 Irish dairy farms. But the interest in the practice of once a day milking continues to grow. Teagasc will address the topic through a webinar on Thursday 6 January starting at 10.00am. Once a Day […]
3 January 2022
Milking Parlour Location
Milking Parlour Location As we move in to the quiet time of the year you may be planning on updating or constructing a new milking parlour. A milking parlour is a significant investment on any farm and takes careful consideration. Teagasc dairy specialist Patrick Gowing gives advice on planning the location of […]
27 December 2021
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