Drying off

Body Condition Score is the ultimate herd indicator in autumn

Monitoring a herd's Body Condition Score is the critical step in monitoring autumn performance.

MANAGEMENT 5 October 2026

Body Condition Score is the ultimate herd indicator in autumn

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Vet's Corner: Late season milk recording – more than just a set of figures

Vet's Corner: Late season milk recording – more than just a set of figures

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Top tips for a successful dry period

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Dairy Management: steps involved in drying off cows

Dairy Management: steps involved in drying off cows

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Dairy Management: grazing conditions getting tricky

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Dairy Management: housing and drying off

Dairy Management: housing and drying off

Aidan Brennan says that now is the time to start thinking about drying off first calvers and any thin cows.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Dairy Management: nitrates, teat sealing and Dairy Day

Dairy Management: nitrates, teat sealing and Dairy Day

Aidan Brennan discusses the recent publication of the nitrates action programme, teat-sealing and Dairy Day 2025 in this weeks management notes.

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within