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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
Spring barley varieties for 2025: Key changes and agronomic developments
Spring barley varieties for 2025: Key changes and agronomic developments Selecting the right variety is a crucial decision for every spring barley grower. While high yield is important, Teagasc Crops Specialist, Ciaran Collins explains why choosing a variety with strong resistance to disease and lodging can ultimately be more profitable for farmers. […]
23 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
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
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
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
Knowing your nitrates stocking rate
Knowing your nitrates stocking rate Environmental Specialist, Tim Hyde joins Ciaran Lynch on this week’s episode of the OviCast podcast to discuss calculating nitrate stocking rate on farms. Tim explains how this figure is calculated for different classes of livestock. A discussion takes place on how to find the figures for cattle […]
21 January 2025
New rules on recording slurry movements come into play
New rules on recording slurry movements come into play Farmers exporting slurry or other organic manures need to be aware that new rules in regard to the recording of movements have come into effect since January 1, 2025. Farmers exporting slurry or other organic manures need to be aware that new rules […]
21 January 2025