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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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COVID-19 – CAHG Business Update
COVID-19 – CAHG Business Update The Co-Operative Animal Health group (Nutribio, CAHL and AHD) being part of the supply chain for food has been deemed an essential service by the Government of Ireland and will therefore con …
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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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Milk Recording Spring 2019
Milk Recording Spring 2019 The figures in the table above are based on an average lactating cow of 580 kg with a herd average of 26 litre. Examining a recording sheet 48%-50% of the herd can be over the average by 3 litres …
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Spring 2019 – On Farm Issues
Calving is in full swing at present and the two issues standing out are clinical milk fever and ketosis.
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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 …
Read MoreThe 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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