Ventilation
Noel Bardon on 28 Jul 2021
Heat stress hits pig feed intakes
Heat stress has been a major issue on many pig farms over the past few weeks, as farmers took actions to reduce the impact on animal performance.
Aidan Brennan on 19 Jul 2021
Dairy management: milking cows in the heat
It’s seldom that Irish farmers need to be concerned about the weather being too warm for cows, but not this week.
Darren Carty on 18 Jul 2021
Heatwave management: shelter for ram lambs and safe transport of sheep
Producers should be mindful that an excessive spike in the body temperature of rams has the potential to lead to fertility issues.
Darren Carty on 21 Apr 2021
Building a grain store under TAMS
The acceptance of grant aid for construction of a grain store means the building must be erected in accordance with Department of Agriculture building specifications.
Declan Marren on 18 Apr 2021
Getting off to the best start in the rearing phase
Declan Marren looks at some of the key considerations for calf rearing and the importance of getting off to the best possible start.
Darren Carty on 14 Apr 2021
Using clothesline tech to keep cows healthy in sheds
The louvre system is marketed as having the ability to provide improved ventilation while preventing rain fall from entering the shed.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 31 Mar 2021
First Bobcat compact wheel loader rolls off production line
Bobcat has announced that the company’s first new compact wheel loader, the L85 model, is now in full production at its plant in the Czech Republic.
Declan Marren on 31 Mar 2021
Watch: common issues in the calf-rearing shed
Thrive Programme Manager Declan Marren looks at some of the most common issues that can occur in the calf rearing shed.
Declan Marren on 10 Feb 2021
Thrive: tips for rearing calves in cold weather
Declan Marren looks at some simple tips to minimise the impact the cold weather on calf performance in the rearing shed.
Declan Marren on 20 Jan 2021
Key considerations for calf housing
The recent AHI/Teagasc CalfCare webinar discussed the most important aspects of successful calf housing.
Kieran Mailey on 19 Jan 2021
Beef management: dealing with ringworm in young cattle
Ringworm is a fungal skin infection that usually affects young cattle and thrives in sheds with low natural light and high moisture levels.
Declan Marren on 10 Jan 2021
Managing straw usage and minimising waste this winter
On beef farms with dry-floor sheds, the straw bill can be quite significant each year. Declan Marren outlines some tips to get the best use out of every bale this winter.
Declan Marren on 20 Dec 2020
Teagasc beef conference: weanling performance during first winter
Key factors to consider during the first winter period for beef weanlings.
John Egerton on 09 Dec 2020
Following the latest trends in ventilation
Of all the ventilation systems used in sheds on his farm, Yorkshire cladding probably works best writes John Egerton
Kieran Mailey on 01 Dec 2020
Beef Management: keeping creep pens clean
Keeping creep pens clean and well-bedded will improve calf health and performance over winter.
Peter McCann on 11 Nov 2020
Watch: Dairylink webinar on calf rearing
Dairylink Ireland participant Richard Marshall gives a virtual tour of calf rearing facilities for his autumn calving dairy herd.
Peter McCann on 10 Nov 2020
Dairylink calf-rearing webinar this week
A 40-minute long webinar about calf rearing on Richard Marshall's farm will be available to view online from 8pm on Wednesday.
Darren Carty on 21 Oct 2020
Poor ventilation in farm buildings a growing problem
Higher temperatures during the winter months are putting more pressure on existing housing and are linked with greater health issues and lower animal performance.
Adam Woods on 07 Oct 2020
Autumn calving: keeping calves healthy
Good housing, vaccination and nutrition in suckler calves is vital to ensure they achieve the best possible start to their lives.
Peter McCann on 30 Sep 2020
Proposals made for 2020 Winter Fair
A final decision on holding this year's Winter Fair at Balmoral Park is to be made on Friday 2 October.