Bull and heifer calves were separated into two groups this week.
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Grass growth remained strong again this week on Tullamore Farm, with 65kgDM/ha/day recorded.
Rainfall has been plentiful but not excessive. However, a few dry days in succession would be welcomed in order to complete second-cut silage. It is hoped to pit 42 acres this weekend, weather depending.
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Clover has really started to dominate the swards on the farm, especially on the drier outfarm at Cloonagh. Scald in lambs has become an issue over the past 10 days and farm manager Shaun Diver has increased the frequency of footbathing with zinc sulphate to overcome the problem.
Lambs are grazing ahead of the cows and calves. Calves have access to the same paddock as lambs via a raised electric wire. The cows then clean out the paddock before moving on to the next one.
Bulls and heifers were split up this week. All calves had been receiving creep since drought hit the farm in June. However, with bulls and heifers now split, the plan is to keep feeding bulls but stop feeding the heifers until closer to weaning.
Feeding will recommence for heifers one month prior to weaning in order to fulfil BEEP-S requirements.
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Grass growth remained strong again this week on Tullamore Farm, with 65kgDM/ha/day recorded.
Rainfall has been plentiful but not excessive. However, a few dry days in succession would be welcomed in order to complete second-cut silage. It is hoped to pit 42 acres this weekend, weather depending.
Clover has really started to dominate the swards on the farm, especially on the drier outfarm at Cloonagh. Scald in lambs has become an issue over the past 10 days and farm manager Shaun Diver has increased the frequency of footbathing with zinc sulphate to overcome the problem.
Lambs are grazing ahead of the cows and calves. Calves have access to the same paddock as lambs via a raised electric wire. The cows then clean out the paddock before moving on to the next one.
Bulls and heifers were split up this week. All calves had been receiving creep since drought hit the farm in June. However, with bulls and heifers now split, the plan is to keep feeding bulls but stop feeding the heifers until closer to weaning.
Feeding will recommence for heifers one month prior to weaning in order to fulfil BEEP-S requirements.
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