Animals
Winning the War on Mastitis and High SCC in Dairy Herds
Winning the War on Mastitis and High SCC in Dairy Herds Type Media Article By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Did you know that a mild case of mastitis costs €200 and a severe case over €700, when all costs (including production losses) are included? More milk is lost when […]
18 February 2022
Early Turnout and Silage Costs for 2022
Early Turnout and Silage Costs for 2022 Type Media Article By Keith Fahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare The principles of farming have never changed however they were never as important. Whether we look at animal health or soil health the basics have remained the same. This year it is vital that […]
15 February 2022
Dairy Newsletter – February 2022
Dairy Newsletter – February 2022 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Early spring grassDespite the weather and ground condition challenges that occur at this time of year, every farmer should try to get cows out grazing as early as possible. Each additional day of grazing in February will increase […]
14 February 2022
Sheep Newsletter – February 2022
Sheep Newsletter – February 2022 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementThe spiralling fertiliser prices will make 2022 a challenging year. It is essential to put a plan in place now that will enable your farm to supply sufficient grass to the farm enterprises at a cost that […]
14 February 2022
Beef Newsletter – February 2022
Beef Newsletter – February 2022 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Fertiliser pricesWith the increased cost of fertiliser, applying the same amount of fertiliser as in previous years is simply not an option for most beef farmers.The aim this year will be to maximise grass growth while at the […]
14 February 2022
Health and Safety Newsletter – February 2022
Health and Safety Newsletter – February 2022 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) Work organisation and time management Get organisedGood organisation leads to better time efficiency, meaning that farmers can reduce the time taken to do a job. This will allow you time to take a proper break during the day for lunch or […]
14 February 2022
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Record Keeping
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Record Keeping Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 10 February, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses record keeping and how it can improve efficiency on your farm. Stuart outlines how good record keeping can improve farm performance and […]
14 February 2022
Let’s Talk Dairy – Plan for Spring Grazing 2022
Let’s Talk Dairy – Plan for Spring Grazing 2022 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 3 February, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses the plan for Spring grazing in 2022. Stuart outlines what is important to watch out for and some actions […]
8 February 2022
Factors affecting the Profitability of Dairy Beef Enterprises
Factors affecting the Profitability of Dairy Beef Enterprises 0 Type Media Article Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe The rearing of dairy beef calves is far from a simple task. It is not a matter of buying calves, feeding them milk replacer for a few weeks and then putting them out to grass. […]
8 February 2022
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Spring N – when should you spread?
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Spring N – when should you spread? 0 Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 27th January 2022, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses when you should spread chemical Nitrogen – specifically Urea – this Spring. It is important to […]
4 February 2022