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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

Dairy farming: Cows in the milking parlor are milked
Brian Reidy: Reducing the dry period to lower milk production costs
Unnecessarily long dry periods will cost you a lot of money this winter, advises ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

John Deere 6920 Tractor and Mower cutting Grass for Silage on a Farm in the UK
Brian Reidy: What are your feeding options for stock for the coming winter?
As we head into October, attention will turn to preparing for housing and the winter-feeding plan

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Silage being prepared in a round bale wrapper
Brian Reidy: Is there time for one more cut of silage before winter rolls in?
Grass will obviously need a bit of a longer wilt at this time of year, particularly if it is being baled, as grass dry matters are currently between 13% and 15%, advises independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Brian Reidy: Can any of these calves selling for €500+ make a profit?
Brian Reidy: Can any of these calves selling for €500+ make a profit?
Calves have been selling at record prices in 2025, but is it possible for them to make any money? Independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy gives his take

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

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