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Brian Reidy

Brian Reidy is a beef farmer and independent ruminant nutritionist with Premier Farm Nutrition, based in Cahir, Co Tipperary.

Dairy cow in cubicle shed

How to tackle respiratory issues in sheds during changeable weather

The variation in temperatures has proved challenging with many reports of respiratory issues in all ages of cattle.

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

feeding time

Getting an early handle on your silage quality

The feed value of this year’s silage has been significantly influenced by the weather we had in April and May, along with a very poor July.

Sun, 17 Sep, 2023

Grazing Cows

Brian Reidy: An early dry-off due to underfeeding in the coming months makes no sense

Feeding her when she is dry is not free

Mon, 11 Sep, 2023

Cattle feeding indoors in winter

Brian Reidy: Beef finishing efficiency to optimise your returns

In times of high feed cost, optimisation rather than maximisation should be the target

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023