Dairy Farmers Urged to Review Their Hoof Care Practice
Hoof care and lameness continue to be a challenge on dairy farms across Ireland. Ongoing prevention and treatments are needed to ensure that infection and disease are kept at bay. There are a number of different causes for infection and disease in the foot including,...
Watch Out for Common Illness in Your Calving Herd
Leading on from our last article on calf housing, health, and management, we now look towards what farmers need to watch out for in the coming weeks. Animal Health Statistics from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), reported on 3rd February 2021, showed there...
Now That Your Calves Have Arrived
Last week we discussed preparing for the busy calving season ahead and ensuring farmers had all the essential equipment needed. Now, we look ahead to the next step of making sure that you maintain a healthy herd of calves. For long term profitability, good calf health...
Be Prepared for Lambing Season
January is critically important for many early-season production sheep farmers throughout the country. Lambing is one of the busiest times of year for sheep farmers and without a proper system in place, farmers can become tired or overwhelmed. Management at lambing...