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CALF RENOVA
An easy-to-use capsule containing a source of live (viable) naturally occurring probiotics and antimicrobials for digestive health support.
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Buffer Feeding
Buffer Feeding Rotational grazing gives greater control over grassland management and a well managed sward will have a high energy value, a developed third leaf represents 45% of the yield. When utilizing Buffer feeding in …
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What’s in Your Grass
Grass is recovering in supply but is very green, the protein percent is high and the dry matter percent and sugar per cent is down. This is reflected in the milk lactose readings over the month of September as can be seen …
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Managing Autumn Grass
In fertilising the grazing sward until close out it is important to not apply the 27 to 35 units per acre as straight nitrogen. This will result in protein readings of 22% to 27% which a significant excess of the requireme …
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Heat Stress Update
Heat Stress Update Over the past week temperatures have risen to 28ᵒC on farm. Cows are just lying down and not grazing in the afternoon resulting in a drop in dry matter intake and milk yield. The issue: the cows need sha …
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Dry Spell Management
The weather for the last four weeks is impacting on grass growth where adequate covers per hectare are creating a management challenge. Farmers are trying to maintain rotations of 16 to 19 depending on the soil type, moist …
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Worming Recommendations
The target for every dairy farmer is to maximise productivity for the lactating dairy cow while controlling production costs. Many management factors are involved in successful production including worming of the dairy cow …
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The Vital 90Issue Identification The transition period is the biggest challenge to herd immunity and health The highest level of veterinary interventions is in this period (80% of yearly total = €48.00 per cow) Source: Teagasc (2015) Stress levels are also at th …
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