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Correct cubicle liming/cleaning procedure
Correct cubicle liming/cleaning procedure Keeping dry cow cubicle beds clean and dry is essential for mastitis prevention. Recent surveys found a massive variation in terms of lime use per cow/cubicle and also in the amount of times cubicles are limed per day. The recommendation is to use 1t of lime for every […]
23 January 2025
Slurry is a valuable nutrient – use it correctly
Slurry is a valuable nutrient – use it correctly Farmers can protect water quality, maximise nutrient efficiency and save money on chemical fertilisers when slurry is applied following best practice. That’s according to Cathal Somers, a Water Quality Specialist at Teagasc, who joined Stuart Childs on a recent episode of the Dairy […]
23 January 2025
Storm Éowyn forces cancellation of CalfCare event and One-to-One Forestry Clinic
Storm Éowyn forces cancellation of CalfCare event and One-to-One Forestry Clinic Weather warnings implemented as a result of the imminent arrival of Storm Éowyn have resulted in the cancellation of a CalfCare event in Co. Galway, and a Teagasc One-to-One Clinic on Forest Creation in Tipperary, tomorrow, January 24. In the interest […]
23 January 2025
Accessing CBV – 3 tools every calf buyer needs to be aware of
Accessing CBV – 3 tools every calf buyer needs to be aware of The development of a number of tools by ICBF now means that accessing Commercial Beef Value (CBV) data is now much easier for the purchasers of calves, weanlings or even store cattle. When used to inform purchasing decisions, CBV […]
22 January 2025
Preparing for Calving Part 3: Caring for the newborn calf
Preparing for Calving Part 3: Caring for the newborn calf For the final part of the Beef Edge podcast’s special series on preparing for calving, Teagasc vet, John Donlon focuses on caring for the newborn calf. Joining podcast host Catherine Egan, John discusses the importance of colostrum and the 1,2,3 of colostrum. […]
22 January 2025
What to consider when spreading organic fertilisers at this time of year
What to consider when spreading organic fertilisers at this time of year Cathal Somers, Water Quality Specialist with Teagasc, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss spreading organic fertilisers. Cathal gives a summary of the factors that need to be considered before spreading slurry or manure, even though the […]
22 January 2025
Fertiliser planning: How did protected urea perform in 2024?
Fertiliser planning: How did protected urea perform in 2024? As the permitted period for chemical fertiliser applications is fast approaching, some farmers may be planning their fertiliser use for the year ahead. In this article, Dr. Brian McCarthy and Dr. Áine Murray, Teagasc Moorepark, reflect on the performance of protected urea (urea […]
22 January 2025
A storm is coming – plan and act before high wind events
A storm is coming – plan and act before high wind events As orange and red weather warnings have been issued by Met Eireann in advance of Storm Éowyn, Health and Safety Specialist at Teagasc, Francis Bligh shares some safety tips for your farm. 1). Check on family members and neighbours Talk […]
22 January 2025
Preparing for grazing – when’s best to buffer feed silage
Preparing for grazing – when’s best to buffer feed silage With calving commencing and grazing just around the corner, it is essential to understand the effects of offering silage in the diet during early lactation. The diet of dairy cows during early lactation can have a significant impact on animal performance. Increasing […]
21 January 2025
Unlock your future in agriculture with Mountbellew Agricultural College’s Distance Education Green Certificate
Unlock your future in agriculture with Mountbellew Agricultural College’s Distance Education Green Certificate Are you ready to take the next step in your agricultural career? Mountbellew Agricultural College (MAC), established in 1904, is the oldest agricultural college in Ireland and the only one remaining west of the Shannon, writes Christopher Scally, Distance […]
21 January 2025