Minerals
on 25 Feb 2021
Volac’s whey-based milk replacers deliver top calf performance
Advances in technology and research have led to whey-based milk replacers becoming the go-to protein source for calf nutrition.
Lorcan Allen on 24 Feb 2021
Sales fall for Co-op Animal Health in 2019
The 50:50 joint venture between Dairygold and Glanbia saw its sales drop in 2019.
Adam Woods on 04 Feb 2021
Watch: calving webinar – your questions answered
Adam Woods goes through some of the questions that came up at this week’s Irish Farmers Journal calving webinar.
John Egerton on 03 Feb 2021
Farmer Writes: in a quandary over a dead suckler cow
It is a three-hour round trip to the lab for a post-mortem, writes Fermanagh farmer John Egerton.
James Strain on 02 Feb 2021
Farmer Writes: not even the umbilical system could venture onto my land
Donegal suckler farmer James Strain learns the importance of good mineral supply in the cows diet.
Adam Woods on 13 Jan 2021
BDGP Application deadline and getting ready for calving 2021
Adam Woods takes a look at the upcoming BDGP application deadline, getting ready for calving and factory prices vs mart prices.
John Sleigh on 13 Jan 2021
Ewe nutrition plan for the Biffens' flock
This week, Robert Gilchrist catches up with the Biffens on their pre-lambing plan and explains the options open to farmers.
Kieran Mailey on 09 Jan 2021
Beef management: five tips to prepare for spring calving
With the start of the spring-calving period approaching fast, following the outlined tips will leave suckler farmers prepared for the busiest time of year.
Niall Hurson on 08 Jan 2021
Weekend weather: cold snap to ease with patchy rain on way
The recent cold snap is set to ease, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle on the way.
Kieran Mailey on 06 Jan 2021
BETTER Farm NI: five management jobs for January
Kieran Mailey outlines five management tasks to complete on suckler farms during January.
Kieran Mailey on 05 Jan 2021
Beef management: time to start feeding pre-calving minerals
With spring calving just weeks away, suckler farmers should be starting to feed pre-calving minerals to cows.
Kieran Mailey on 02 Jan 2021
Beef management: five tips for grazing forage brassicas
On farms that outwinter cattle on forage crops such as kale, there are a few basic management steps required to keep cattle healthy. Outlined are five tips to follow.
Declan Marren on 13 Dec 2020
Feeding dry cow minerals in preparation for calving
With the onset of spring calving just around the corner it is time to consider introducing mineral supplementation on many beef farms.
Aidan Brennan on 07 Dec 2020
Dairy management: time to start feeding dry cow minerals
Aidan Brennan says now is the time to start feeding dry cow minerals to dry cows.
John Egerton on 25 Nov 2020
A simple system to feed dry cows
John Egerton weans early and puts cows onto a restricted diet on his Fermanagh farm.
Declan Marren on 18 Nov 2020
Feeding beet in the finishing diet
Fodder beet is an excellent source of energy and has a lot to offer in cattle finishing diets. Declan Marren writes.
Adam Woods on 18 Nov 2020
Beef Management: dairy calf to beef targets, minerals and BEAM compliance
This week beef editor Adam Woods takes a look at dairy calf to beef targets, mineral supplementation of dry cows and BEAM compliance
Jack Kennedy on 06 Nov 2020
Farm Tech Talk - the Livestock Show
News and reports from around the country for livestock farmers and those following the sheep and beef trade.
Kieran Mailey on 04 Nov 2020
Beef management: planning winter health tasks in suckler herds
After a wet and mild autumn, cattle are likely to be carrying higher burdens of internal parasites. Therefore, herdowners should be planning out winter health tasks to ensure healthy cattle.
Aidan Brennan on 21 Oct 2020
Dairy management: grass running tight
In this weeks' dairy management notes, Aidan Brennan looks at grazing decisions, dry cow minerals and winter milk.