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Challenging conventional livestock housing in Ireland

Dr. Jamie Robertson, a Scottish farm buildings expert who is critical of many livestock building designs both here and in the UK.

6 November 2024 WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT
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Top tips for preventing mastitis this winter

Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the key factors when managing high SCC and mastitis in dairy herds this autumn/winter.

28 October 2024 WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT
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Finishing lambs indoors – tips for a smooth transition

When it comes to finishing lambs a prevention rather than cure approach is integral to achieving high levels of animal performance.

28 October 2024 WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT
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The components of good meal ration

Adam Woods takes a look at ration ingredients and what farmers should be looking for when buying this winter

27 October 2024 MANAGEMENT
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Inside the 1,000-head Foyle feedlot

Adam Woods reports from an open day on the Foyle Food Group's finishing farm in Co Tyrone

26 October 2024 MARKETS
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Suckler Marts Roadshow launched

Adam Woods has all the details of a suckler marts roadshow taking place around the country over the next few weeks

23 October 2024 WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT
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Identifying and correcting fodder deficits

Martin Merrick details how to identify a potential fodder deficit and some steps to try prevent it.

13 October 2024 WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT
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Challenging 15 months for grass and fodder

Not one, but two summers in a row where there has been difficulty securing fodder reserves, has really strained farmers.

9 October 2024 WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT
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All not equal in love and protein

Martin Merrick looks at what sources of protein farmers need to be looking for in their feed rations, with all proteins not being equal in quality.

9 October 2024 WINTER INDOOR MANAGEMENT