by Jane Marks | Nov 1, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
Mastitis remains one of the biggest challenges for dairy farmers that can affect cow performance and production. Currently, the practice of blanket dry-cow therapy is the most common method used prevent mastitis. This is where intramammary (IM)...
by Jane Marks | Oct 25, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
Working at heights can be dangerous at any time of the year but during the Winter months risk of accidents are increased. Farmers may now be planning to work at heights in advance of winter housing but must remain cautious and keep safety at the forefront of their...
by Jane Marks | Oct 18, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
With cold weather fast approaching and evenings closing in, now is time for farmers to get Winter ready. During Winter, good maintenance of all aspects of farming is vital. A lot of tasks on the farm need to be considered before housing and now is the time to do so....
by Jane Marks | Oct 11, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
In a recent article we addressed having enough feed for the Winter period and how to work this out. We now look at how farmers can best maximise animal performance over the coming months and manage their winter feed. To maximise feed intake, farmers should look at a...
by Jane Marks | Oct 4, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
For any suckler farmers who signed up for the 2021 Beef Environmental Efficiency Pilot – Suckler (BEEP-S) scheme under the Beef Sector Efficiency Pilot, be aware that deadlines are approaching for weighing. For farmers who selected the faecal testing option at the...
by Jane Marks | Sep 21, 2021 | Farm Services News & Articles
With a change to weather conditions and temperatures dropping, farmers will soon need to plan ahead for Winter housing. As the focus of Summer was to make silage, farmers must now look between recent grass growth and feed demand. For farmers who have not already...
