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Tick as many boxes as possible before spring calving
Tick as many boxes as possible before spring calving
The 2017 spring calving season is only around the corner.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

Advice for dairy farmers: Late calvers are often neglected part of the herd
Advice for dairy farmers: Late calvers are often neglected part of the herd

According to Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), the average calving interval on Irish farms is around 400 days. The ideal target is 365 days.

Thu, 05 May, 2016

ICSA warns of spring season calving dangers
ICSA warns of spring season calving dangers

The Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association (ICSA) has warned farmers to be extra vigilant during the calving season.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2016

2016 suckler calving brings more than its share of problems
2016 suckler calving brings more than its share of problems
Calving in spring herds is well under way. Many herdowners are reporting a significant amount of scour in young calves.

Thu, 18 Feb, 2016

Advice from Teagasc: Calving cow No 1 in livestock danger
Advice from Teagasc: Calving cow No 1 in livestock danger
With livestock-related accidents accounting for 22% of farm fatalities in 2015, and livestock associated with 33% of total farm accidents, farmers must realise that they need to look after themselves when dealing with livestock.

Thu, 18 Feb, 2016

Under-feeding can have serious long-term effect after calving
Under-feeding can have serious long-term effect after calving
It is very important to realise that in the four weeks coming up to calving, the silage intake of cows drops off by 30-50%.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2016

Calving outcomes determined by dry cow management
Calving outcomes determined by dry cow management
The calving season is almost upon us. Feeding management, housing, health and parasite control are among the things to get right for successful calving.

Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

Autumn calving suckler herds likely to need silage of 70 DMD or above
Autumn calving suckler herds likely to need silage of 70 DMD or above
Autumn calving suckler herds will soon begin breeding. Just like in the dairy herd, cows need to be in positive energy in order to achieve a good conception rate.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015

Joe Sheehy: 93% of cows should show heat in 40 days
Joe Sheehy: 93% of cows should show heat in 40 days
If cows are properly fed and free of problems, 93% should show heat within 40 days of calving.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2015

Moocalls the shots over birthing cows
Moocalls the shots over birthing cows

Dublin start-up Moocall is exploring the export potential of an innovative new calving alert device which can let a farmer know by text message when a cow is about to give birth.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2015

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