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The Virtual Beef Workshop Series will provide timely presentations, live Q&A, industry-leading information and much more. We will kick off the experience with a presentation from Professor Carlo Rossi, University of Milan who will be discussing 'Diet and management to optimise animal health'. In addition, Frank O’Sullivan, MVB will cover 'Veterinary advice and the animals… more
Alltech BIOPLEX® and SEL-PLEX® minerals allow for greater bioavailability and better mineral absorption by your cows. The more minerals taken up and utilised, the less waste mineral excreted in urine. These superior mineral forms also contribute to improved immunity and health status, providing the platform for a trouble-free calving and maximum milk production in the following lactation… more
Successful transition from the dry period into lactation is one of the most crucial moments in a dairy cow’s lactation. It will have a direct impact on milk production, cow health and reproductive performance during the subsequent lactation.
Mycotoxins are metabolites produced by plant moulds during times of stress or following an environmental stimulus. These plant moulds can grow on crops in the field or even on stored feedstuffs and feed materials post-harvest. Often, livestock and poultry feedstuffs can be contaminated with multiple mycotoxins because many moulds grow under similar conditions, producing different mycotoxins.… more
Why is the dry cow period important? Successful transition from the dry period into lactation is one of the most critical moments in a dairy cow’s lactation. It will have a direct impact on milk production, cow health and reproductive performance during the subsequent lactation. To achieve a successful transition, the management and nutrition of dry cows needs to be right. The success of the… more
The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society's Winter Fair is Northern Irelands premier dairy event .
Successful transition from the dry period into lactation is a critical time in the dairy cow's production cycle. Decisions taken during this period will have a direct impact on milk production, cow health and reproductive performance during the subsequent lactation. To learn how to set your herd on the right path for a successful calving and profitable performance next year, join us for this… more
Raising healthy dairy calves is a key component to achieving future high production and to increasing the lifetime performance of the dairy’s cows and bulls. A successful heifer rearing programme would be to have a healthy calf, achieving optimum growth rates and a successful weaning, while also hitting performance targets. This will enable her to calve down into the herd at 22–24 months, giving… more
As we move into a new year, we begin a new cycle on the farm. For spring calvers, preparations are beginning for welcoming the new calves onto the farm. While issues felt like a blur at the time, now is the time to take stock of the situation and see whether last year’s spring was a success or not from a calf point of view. To measure if your current calf programme is working correctly, you need… more
Ian McKnight milks 180 pedigree Holstein cows along with his father Harry near Drumbo in Co. Down. Over many years, they have succeeded in building up several noteworthy bloodlines, with the ability to produce large volumes of high-quality milk.
The Jan. 26 session will include results from the annual Alltech Global Feed Survey and the Women in Food & Agriculture Survey
Tightening soya supplies gives us the opportunity to look at alternative protein replacements.
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