Articles

Grass Tetany in Ewes

Grass Tetany in Ewes Grass Tetany is a common disease of lactating ewes during the spring time. It is an acute and frequently fatal condition that primarily affects lactating sheep at grass. This condition is caused by a deficiency in blood magnesium levels. Michael Gottstein, Teagasc, Head of Sheep has more information […]
16 March 2021

Feeding for Fertility

Feeding for Fertility The quality of feeding in the dry period and early lactation is important in achieving good herd fertility. Joe Patton, Dairy Specialist, has advice here on getting some key targets right. Nutrition plays a vital role in achieving good herd fertility. Quality of feeding in the dry period and […]
15 March 2021

Getting more cows in calf during the first three weeks of the breeding season – Webinar

Getting more cows in calf during the first three weeks of the breeding season – Webinar This Dairy Breeding Seminar webinar took place in April 2020. Dr. Stephen Moore, Teagasc Moorepark made a short presentation on recent research in the area of compact calving. Dr. Donal Patton, Teagasc Ballyhaise outlined the plans […]
15 March 2021

Using teams of bulls equally

Using teams of bulls equally Teagasc and ICBF recommend that teams of bulls are used when breeding dairy cows as Margaret Kelleher, ICBF outlines here. This is the advice regardless of whether the bulls are genomically or daughter proven. The key message: when planning what bull to use, also plan how to […]
15 March 2021

Six point plan to successful breeding

Six point plan to successful breeding Have you received the new dairy breeding guidelines for the spring 2021 breeding season? The guidelines include six simple steps which if followed will ensure the continued improvement of your dairy herd into the future.  Follw these 6 simple steps to improve your dairy herd   […]
15 March 2021

Setting the targets for spring breeding 2021

Setting the targets for spring breeding 2021 Nationally only 65% of cows and heifers calve during the first six weeks of the calving season, ideally this should be at 90%. As part of Breeding Week 2021 the major factors to achieving a high six-week calving rate are discussed here In pasture-based systems […]
15 March 2021

Using LESS Gives More from Slurry

Using LESS Gives More from Slurry Cattle slurry is a valuable source of N, P & K produced on farm. Nitrogen (N) in cattle slurry is in a similar ammonia form to N in urea & is easily lost to the atmosphere. Teagasc Advisor Mark O’Sullivan has valuable information on the benefit […]
14 March 2021

GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme Farmer Focus – John & Margaret Murphy

GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme Farmer Focus – John & Margaret Murphy John & Margaret Murphy, Co. Cork are GLAS participants who availed of the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme for repairs to an old stone outbuilding on the farm. Eimear Connery, Teagasc Advisor has more details. For the past four […]
14 March 2021

GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme Farmer Focus – Tom O’Neill

GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme Farmer Focus – Tom O’Neill Tom O’Neill, Co. Cork is a GLAS participant who availed of the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme for repairs to an old 1740s tower building. Eimear Connery, Teagasc Advisor has more details. For one more day, of a four day focus, […]
13 March 2021

Achieving high performance from grass this spring

Achieving high performance from grass this spring Given the weather conditions we’ve encountered this Spring, it can be hard to contemplate letting cattle out of their comfortable shed to grass. It is something that we must give serious consideration to. Donal McCabe, Drystock Advisor, Longford has some advice on getting cattle out […]
13 March 2021