Dairy

Let’s Talk Dairy – Body condition score at calving

Let’s Talk Dairy – Body condition score at calving 0 Type Event Proceeding On the latest episode of the Let’s Talk Dairy webinar series, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist gives an insight into body condition score at calving in the Spring time. He also outlines what the ideal BCS bracket your cows should […]
3 March 2021

Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Early lactation

Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Early lactation Type Event Proceeding On the latest episode of Let’s Talk Dairy, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Don Crowley, Milk Quality Specialist at Teagasc where they discuss what can be done in the milking parlor with freshly calved cows in order to try […]
23 February 2021

Lets Talk Dairy – The practicalities of Spring grazing

Lets Talk Dairy – The practicalities of Spring grazing Type Event Proceeding Stuart Childs is joined by Donal Patton where the topic up for discussion is the practicalities of Spring grazing. In this webinar, Donal will outline the steps in how to approach Spring grazing and how to make it work for […]
12 February 2021

The Signpost Series Webinar – Protected Urea: A Research Update

The Signpost Series Webinar – Protected Urea: A Research Update Type Event Proceeding On the latest episode of The Signpost Series webinars, which took place on Friday, 12 February, Mark Gibson, Teagasc ConnectEd was joined by guest speaker Patrick Forrestal, Teagasc Johnstown Castle to discuss Protected Urea: A Research Update. Patrick’s presentation […]
12 February 2021

Getting Familiar with PastureBase Ireland Webinar

Getting Familiar with PastureBase Ireland Webinar 0 Type Event Proceeding Are you looking to begin your journey measuring grass with PastureBase Ireland? On this webinar which took place on Thursday, 4th February, John Douglas & Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 and Micheal O’Leary, PastureBase Ireland go through a step-by-step process of using PastureBase Ireland. […]
9 February 2021

Dairy Newsletter – February 2021

Dairy Newsletter – February 2021 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Start milk recording this spring Feeding the young calf Complete the first milk recording by St Patrick’s Day Lameness around calving time Health & Safety – Review your risk assessment
5 February 2021

Lets Talk Dairy Webinar – Night time calving

Lets Talk Dairy Webinar – Night time calving 0 Type Event Proceeding On a recent Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar which took place on Thursday, 4th February, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Marion Beecher to discuss night time calving and how Covid-19 has an impact on it. Marion gives some tips for night […]
5 February 2021

Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Milk Fever

Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Milk Fever Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Let’s Talk Dairy for January 28th 2021, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist is joined by Joe Patton, Teagasc Nutritionist to discuss milk fever. 60% to 70% of all clinical disorders occur at this time, as cows are beginning […]
29 January 2021

Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar January 21st 2021 – Spring Nitrogen Strategy

Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar January 21st 2021 – Spring Nitrogen Strategy Type Event Proceeding As part of the Let’s Talk Dairy webinar for January 2021, Stuart Childs discusses the Spring Nitrogen Strategy for 2021 outlining some reminders and pointers relating to the strategy itself. Stuart emphases the absolute importance of being mindful […]
25 January 2021

Grass10 Report 2017 – 2020

Grass10 Report 2017 – 2020 Type Report In 2017, Teagasc launched a multi-year Grass10 campaign (four years, 2017-2020) to promote sustainable grassland excellence on Irish livestock farms (dairy, beef and sheep). Download Publication (PDF) The Grass10 partners are Grassland Agro, AIB, FBD, Department Agriculture Food & the Marine and the Irish Farmers […]
19 January 2021