Pica in dairy cows – what is it and how best to treat it
PICA is often a noticeable issue on farm during this time of year, which can have negative effects on the breeding season. Pica is often defined as...
Final Preparations for Calving 2021
As we approach calving 2021 the focus should be on final preparations that will result in a spring free from any upsets, nutritional issues or...
Guide to managing freshly calved cows
The freshly calved cow is genetically programmed to produce high levels of milk, however, to ensure maximum performance, it is essential to...
Agritech to host Winter Animal Health Open Day
Agritech will host a Winter Animal Health Open Day on Wednesday, October 30th on the farm of Donal Sweeney, Ballygarvan, Co. Cork, T12 F61V. The...
Watch out for pneumonia in calves
Although temperatures are beginning to rise, calves are still at risk of contracting pneumonia. Take a look at some of the common causes as well as...
Get the most from your freshly calved cow
The modern dairy cow is genetically programmed to produce high levels of milk post calving, however her capacity to increase dietary intakes in line...
Feeding forage brassicas this winter
As the days get shorter and grass growth comes to a stop, our attention now turns to forage supply for the coming winter months. With unpredictable...
Livestock require mineral and vitamin supplementation
While we are all aware that animals need to be fed adequately while indoors, it has been found that winter feeding programs rarely go beyond...