By Dr.Dan Ryan,Breeding Management Consultant. The past month has seen a drastic change in weather with high rainfall and a rapid increase in grass regrowth rates. Many farmers faced a no grass situation in early July as the dry weather in May and... [read more]

      LOW BUTTERFAT PERCENTAGES by Morgan Sheehy   The cow’s milk butterfat percentage follows a lactational curve.  Colostrum is usually very high in butterfat and then as the weeks progress butterfat percentage declines.  Normally milk butterfat is at its lowest 8-14 weeks post calving.   After this... [read more]

Artcile by Morgan Sheehy - Devenish Nutrition Ltd During the breeding season for Spring calving, some of the frequently asked questions are: Are my cows getting enough to eat? What should the pre and post grazing height be? click here to view ... [read more]

The use of sexed semen has grown steadily in popularity but it seems conception rates remain a common area of concern for farmers. JOHN COOK< Genus ABS UK technical director, outlines steps to get the best results with sexed semen. In... [read more]

Group members to get €1,000 per head premium. New Dairy Efficiency Programme (DEP)   Individual farmers who join up and attend a discussion group will get payment for  €1000 approx per member.  Group members will  get this money just for attending group... [read more]