Grassland Planning for 2022
Grassland planning and management is an important factor to think about this Spring. Farmers need to assess their cover. Aim to grow enough grass to feed cows till the end of the first rotation on April 1st and beyond. Looking at the Teagasc national grass growth...
Keeping Biosecurity and Disease Prevention a Priority on Farms
As Spring is upon us, the evenings are getting longer, and flowers are starting to appear but the heavy workload for the farmer remains. With a range of farm tasks to be completed, time is precious, and efforts made during the calving period will affect the long-term...
Identifying Illness Early is Essential to Overall Herd Performance
With February approaching, many farmers are now getting to into the swing of their 2022 calving season. The aim with any calving season is to produce a herd of strong and healthy young animals. With already knowing the importance of the ‘Golden Hour’ for newly born...
The Importance of the Golden Hour When Calf Rearing
As many farms are preparing for or are in the early stages of calving, now is the time to refresh on calf health. With workload expected to increase, it is important to know what to do and take action once the calf is born. Farmers should take this time to familiarise...