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Dr Joe Patton on how to make dairy farming more robust for the future
Dr Joe Patton on how to make dairy farming more robust for the future Dr Joe Patton, Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc, joins Stuart Childs on this week’s Dairy Edge to outline the factors that will make dairy more robust in the future in advance of the Teagasc National Dairy […]
11 November 2024
The importance of a good foot bathing routine
The importance of a good foot bathing routine As cows return indoors, Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Patrick Gowing looks at the causes of lameness and offers tips for best practice foot bathing and foot bath design. Along with causing stress for the animals and the farmer, lameness in herds can have a […]
11 November 2024
Milk recording, LESS and spring slurry spreading higher on top performing dairy farms
Milk recording, LESS and spring slurry spreading higher on top performing dairy farms To measure uptake and to evaluate whether evolving science and knowledge is being translated to farming practices, Dairy Innovation Indicators were measured in the Teagasc National Farm Survey (NFS) Sustainability Report 2023. The uptake of innovations such as discussion […]
11 November 2024
Feeding the freshly-calved cow this winter
Feeding the freshly-calved cow this winter Aisling Claffey, Nutritionist at Teagasc, discusses feeding programmes for liquid milk cows, highlighting the importance of striking a balance between performance and profit. On liquid milk producing herds, the focus in recent weeks will have switched to those freshly-calved cows entering the herd and achieving a […]
11 November 2024
Management and Performance Update with Ger McSweeney
Management and Performance Update with Ger McSweeney Ger McSweeney provides an update on the management and performance of livestock on farm, focusing primarily on the weaning and nutrition of spring-born bulls and heifers. Fifteen spring-born bulls were recently weaned on the farm. The calves were vaccinated with Bovilis Bovipast, which protects against […]
10 November 2024
Mating ewe lambs – an option for your farm?
Mating ewe lambs – an option for your farm? Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research & Innovation Programme, Mellows Centre, Athenry, offers key advice in regard to mating ewe lambs. It’s safe to say that mating ewe lambs to produce their first litter at one year old does not […]
10 November 2024
Farm Safety Interventions to help advisors promote safety with livestock
Farm Safety Interventions to help advisors promote safety with livestock Ciaran Kinahan, Sinéad Flannery, John McNamara and Francis Bligh share details of a study which developed livestock safety workshops for advisors to help reduce farm accidents. Farming is one of the most hazardous occupations in Ireland, with an average of 20 fatal […]
10 November 2024
100% AI on Olivia Hynes Farm
0 100% AI on Olivia Hynes Farm Olivia Hynes is making changes to her farm management as she works to rebuild her herd and improve efficiency. After facing challenges with a sub-fertile bull, she has decided to transition to 100% AI for next year’s breeding season. Grassland Due to a sub-fertile bull, Olivia’s […]
9 November 2024
Reviewing the Ballyhaise herd performance and preparations for the winter ahead
0 Reviewing the Ballyhaise herd performance and preparations for the winter ahead Liam McWeeney and Noel Prunty from Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College join Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss the beef system, review of the performance to date and preparing for winter ahead. Liam first outlined the 32 cow suckler […]
9 November 2024
New 60% Grant-aid for Nutrient Storage Investments
0 New 60% Grant-aid for Nutrient Storage Investments Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS 3) provide grants to farmers to construct or improve specified types of farm buildings and equipment on their holdings. TAMS 3 opened in February 2023, and as of last week, 3,094 applications have been approved. Sean Mannion tells us more. […]
9 November 2024