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Beef
Tips for storing colostrum at calving time
Kieran Mailey
When freezing colostrum, use a container that provides a bigger surface area, as this makes it easy to defrost.
Dairy farmer salutes quality and reliability of Triple AAA Golden Maverick
A County Limerick dairy farmer, now in his fifth year feeding AAA Golden Maverick to his calves, is delighted with the quality and consistency the product is providing.
29 January 2025 News
Feed prices steady but trajectory heading north
The outlook for spring according to merchants is that another price increase is on the horizon.
Dairygold chair addresses controversy over updated loyalty scheme
Pat Clancy answers questions on the proposed scheme and management of the co-op.
22 January 2025 News
LAMMA 2025: automatic outdoor feed system
Dutch company, Hanskamp showcased its latest outdoor feed station solution, designed for the automatic rationing of concentrates to animals while grazing.
22 January 2025 News
Mitchelstown AD plant will help farmers lower carbon footprint - Nephin
The company stated that the proposed development will provide new employment opportunities while positively impacting the sustainability and viability of associated farms.
22 January 2025 News
Five tips to prepare cows for spring calving
As the spring calving period draws closer, outlined are a few management tasks that can help preparations.
18 January 2025 Management
Teagasc lowland sheep conference dates announced
The opening talk will be on ‘low stress handling for shepherd and sheep’, by Miriam Parker.
17 January 2025 News
Fertiliser hit with January price hike
Fertiliser manufacturers have increase price quotes on nitrogen fertiliser as sales start to build ahead of the upcoming spring
15 January 2025 Northern Ireland
Beef Management: slurry, calf purchases and spring suckler demos
Adam Woods takes a look at the slurry opening dates, calf purchase and previews next week's spring suckler demo.
15 January 2025 Management
The future prospects for precision fermentation
"Precision fermentation" - Leonard Grant, 31 Larkfield Grove, Dublin 6w
8 January 2025 Letters
Bovaer claims had no 'significant' impact on dairy sales, Arla says
Arla's decision to trial the methane reducing feed additive Bovaer sparked debate on social media last December.
8 January 2025 News