Extra Vigilance Needed For Common Disease and Illness
During the Summer months, animals traditionally graze grass in the fields as their main food source. Fields are not always located close to the yard. Farmers may need to allocate additional time to herd their livestock. With the ever-changing weather conditions, we...
The Importance of Good Milking Parlour Hygiene
Throughout Summer it is expected that farmers will be milking their full herd. At peak milking time, farmers rely on good milking practice for the quality of production. Efficient milking requires cows to be brought to the milking parlour as clean and as calm as...
Farmers Need To Look After Themselves
Throughout the Summer months, farmers spend a considerable amount of time herding and caring for their livestock. From ensuring adequate grass supply to walking through the animals looking for signs of illness, Irish farmers put a great deal of effort into animal...
Safety Comes First When Covering Silage Pits
By Jim Dockery, Health & Safety Manager, FRS Network Covering silage pits is a common task in Ireland especially during the late Spring and early Summer season. Most silage is cut in June with second cuts usually 6 weeks after the first cut. Silage for the most...