BECOME MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT AND GET MORE FROM YOUR HOMEGROWN FORAGES
Making up 70 percent of your herd’s diet, forage is the most important component because of its impact on dry matter and nutrient consumption. The form and quality of forage, in terms of content and digestibility, are two of the main factors influencing milk production in dairy cows as well as body condition in beef and dairy… more
WHATEVER YOUR SYSTEM, WE CAN FORMULATE YOUR DIET.
Every herd is different, which means every herd’s diet should be different. By customising your herd’s diet to best suit both their needs and yours, you can utilise your feed more efficiently and enjoy healthier animals at a reduced cost. Our team of nutritionists are experts in diet formulation and can work with you to select the right… more
GET THE OPTIMAL MIX YOUR COWS REQUIRE, CONSISTENTLY, EVERY DAY
KEENAN machines are unique in the proven nutritional benefits they deliver. Each KEENAN is engineered to use a gentle mixing action to produce evenly, thoroughly mixed, light, fluffy feed that is never over- or under- mixed. We call this optimal mix ‘MechFiber’. Using our InTouch technology and support, all feed ingredients are… more
ADVANCED NUTRITION, ALLOWING YOU TO OPTIMISE YOUR HERD’S PERFORMANCE
Feed represents the highest cost in dairy and beef farming, and effective conversion of feed ingredients into milk will therefore have a direct impact on the profitability of your herd.
Providing your herd with the right ingredients, and in their natural forms, leads to nutrients being better absorbed, stored and utilised.… more
USING INTOUCH TECHNOLOGY TO ANALYSE HERD DATA AND PROACTIVELY DRIVE ANIMAL PERFORMANCE
InTouch is a leading nutrition support service trusted by dairy and beef farmers in Ireland. For almost 10 years, InTouch nutritionists have been helping farmers to improve animal performance, herd health and farm profitability. Supporting more than 60,000 Irish cows, InTouch nutritionists are committed to… more
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Due to the complete depletion of fodder supplies after the extended housing of animals during the spring, 2018 has been a very difficult year. Now, we are in the middle of a drought situation, with grass growth coming to a complete halt and animals being supplemented with silage and concentrates.
Planning for the coming months and the winter ahead is vital to ensuring sufficient feed on-farm.… more
Farmers have a large amount of work to do in a short time. That sense of urgency can lead to accidents and damage that might otherwise have been prevented.
While we want you to accomplish your tasks efficiently, we’d like to ensure you do so safely. Therefore, we’ve compiled some recommended safety guidelines that should be useful reminders during your busy season.
Equipment and operator safety… more
Alltech and KEENAN to hold three “Focus for 150” on-farm workshops around Ireland
[DUNBOYNE, Ireland] – Alltech, KEENAN and InTouch, Alltech’s on-farm nutrition support service, will host three interactive farm workshops, titled “Focus for 150,” this winter. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 21, the workshops will be held through Thursday, Dec. 6, on three progressive dairy farms across Ireland. … more
Alltech remembers founder and president Dr. Pearse Lyons
It was with great sadness that we said goodbye to Alltech’s founder and president, Dr. Pearse Lyons earlier this month.
Dr. Lyons’ family are deeply appreciative of the many prayers and well wishes they have received from friends around the world.
The family of Dr. Lyons and Alltech Ireland will celebrate the life of Dr. Lyons at a… more