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Farm feeding the young Fleckvieh bulls
Brian Reidy: Optimising profit from winter-fed stock
Maximise beef profits: navigate fluctuating mart and factory prices, optimise finishing diets, and make smart decisions on when to sell your cattle, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Curious cow looking to the camera at cattle farm.
Same cow, different year: Why early feeding still matters even when times are tight
It is never the cow’s fault if we get bad weather at the wrong time. She has no influence on input costs, nor does she set the milk price, warns independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Grassland which slurry is injected.
Herd Tasks: Your weekly farming checklist
Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Newborn calf
Brian Reidy: Act fast with any calving, cow and calf issues
Act quickly when one or two cases appear, as the issue is unlikely to resolve without intervention, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

A farmer holding a handful of freshly cut silage, showing the texture and quality of the forage used for livestock feed. Capture
Brian Reidy: Why dry matter intake is key to early lactation performance
Maintaining fresh-cow dry matter intake is one of the secrets to keeping cows healthy and productive throughout lactation, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

Brian Reidy: Feeding the fresh calved dairy cow
Brian Reidy: Feeding the fresh calved dairy cow
The first half of 2026 looks like being a difficult period for milk price and as a result, optimising milk quantity and quality is a must.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Challenges aplenty in 2026 with Mercosur the first in line
Challenges aplenty in 2026 with Mercosur the first in line
Irish livestock producers face significant economic uncertainty in 2026 from trade deals and rising costs, alongside managing crucial farm preparations for spring.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Cows Feeding in a Modern Barn
Brian Reidy: Dry cow diets — a steady transition into the next lactation
How you feed cows during their dry period will stimulate good appetite post calving and will really pay off in the next lactation as it will minimise stress and weight-loss post calving

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Silage clamp on a dairy farm in England, United Kingdom
Brian Reidy: The causes and cures for heating in grass silage
Moulds can thrive in silage that’s not well managed, worsening the problem, advises independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Close-up of maize forage outdoors
Brian Reidy: Feeding and management of livestock once indoors
2025 silages are a mixed bag, like any other year, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

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