Dairy
California Mastitis Test
California Mastitis Test 0 Type Press Release DAIRY: The California mastitis test is a simple procedure to help identify high SCC quarters within high cell count cows. It is impossible to identify sub clinical mastitis without this aid. The California mastitis test kit, is an excellent tool to help identify high SCC quarters […]
3 April 2020
Dairy Newsletter – April 2020
Dairy Newsletter – April 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Second round of grazing Apply P and K? Factors affecting milk fat at pasture Problem cows Keep control of mastitis! Health & Safety – Slurry and machinery safety
2 April 2020
Dairy Breeding Advice for Spring 2020
Dairy Breeding Advice for Spring 2020 Type Media Article DAIRY: Advice on how to ensure that your breeding season in 2020 is a success. It is important to use heat detection methods, monitor the Body Condition Score (BCS) of your cows and check out any problem cows. The objective of every farmer […]
30 March 2020
Second grazing – when to start and how much fertiliser to apply
Second grazing – when to start and how much fertiliser to apply Type Press Release DAIRY: If you’re behind, use the grass on the first grazed paddocks to decide when to start the second round. On most farms, now is an ideal time to apply fertiliser to boost grass growth. Now is […]
23 March 2020
Today’s Farm March/April 2020
Another edition of Today's Farm brought to you by Teagasc.
6 March 2020
Dairy Newsletter – March 2020
Dairy Newsletter – March 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: March is crunch time for calf health Early milk recording is a must! Are you a derogation dairy farmer? Health & safety – Think ahead to prevent injury and illness March grass: making up lost grazings Labour-efficient focus farms Get heifers […]
5 March 2020
Dairy Farm Labour
Dairy Farm Labour Type Booklet Developed by the Lakeland Dairies/Teagasc Joint Programme Download Publication (PDF) Working smarter, not harder Top tips and case studies for making your farm life easier
14 February 2020
Dairy Newsletter – February 2020
Dairy Newsletter – February 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Milk recording – the clock is ticking Early season grassland management Once-a-day milking in February? First grazing target: Graze 30% of the farm by March 1 Chlorine-free washing routines
5 February 2020
Dairy Farming – Business or Pastime!
Dairy Farming – Business or Pastime! Type Media Article By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Dairy Farming can be “harshly challenging” or even “a great way of life” – depending on which dairy farmer you ask!. Certainly, for some dairy farmers it is also a profitable and sustainable business that […]
21 January 2020
Are you ready for the 2020 calving season?
Are you ready for the 2020 calving season? Type Event Proceeding For long term profitability good calf health and welfare is essential Download Publication (PDF) Topics include: Calf Feeding Systems Calf Housing Assessment Promoting excellent calf health Preparing calves for sale
16 January 2020