Somatic Cell Count

Farmer Writes: wet conditions dominant

We had two cases of grass tetany last week and one case of bloat — problems we haven’t dealt with in years.

FARMER WRITES 4 March 2026

Farmer Writes: wet conditions dominant

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Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

Udder Vital Bolus to support vitality and resilience

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 5 December 2025

Carbery cuts milk price for October but remains on top

Carbery cuts milk price for October but remains on top

Carbery cuts milk price for October but remains on top

NEWS 19 November 2025

Farmer Writes: losing the derogation is not an option

Farmer Writes: losing the derogation is not an option

Farmer Writes: losing the derogation is not an option

FARMER WRITES 12 November 2025

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Dairy farm families to be recognised for herd health at CellCheck awards

Dairy farm families to be recognised for herd health at CellCheck awards

The awards recognise the excellence achieved by Irish dairy farmers in herd health, specifically those that achieve a consistently low somatic cell count.

NEWS 30 April 2025

Farmer Writes: grass bounces back

Farmer Writes: grass bounces back

On the silage front, both of the remaining blocks are nearly ready to cut again.

FARMER WRITES 30 April 2025

Farmer Writes: dry weather hitting milk yields

Farmer Writes: dry weather hitting milk yields

The average farm cover per cow is hovering at 160kg DM/LU, which is leaving little room for comfort. Milk yield is suffering as a result.

FARMER WRITES 30 April 2025

Carbery drops milk price for July

Carbery drops milk price for July

Carbery has reduced its price for milk supplied last month.

NEWS 30 April 2025

Farmer Writes: grass growth gets going again

Farmer Writes: grass growth gets going again

Padraig Callanan was just on the verge of having to open bales when the heavens opened and saved the day.

FARMER WRITES 30 April 2025

April milk price held at Carbery

April milk price held at Carbery

In terms of other co-ops, Dairygold, Tirlán and Lakeland Dairies have also held their milk price for the month of April, while the price has fallen at Kerry Dairy Ireland.

NEWS 30 April 2025

Farmer Writes: rain arrived just in time

Farmer Writes: rain arrived just in time

The rain gave growth the kick it needed, cows are performing well, and breeding is off to a steady start.

FARMER WRITES 30 April 2025

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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