Grass growth rates continue to disappoint, leading to increased fears of a fodder deficit next spring
SUBSCRIBER ONLYMartin Merrick runs through some key management advice as August has come upon us.
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Grassland management has become much more complicated over the last 10 days, with growth rates dipping significantly and grass heading out much quicker
Cold, northerly winds are hampering grass growth rates and making swards stressed, writes Aidan Brennan.
Keeping on top of health issues swill ensure the thrive of spring-born lambs to ensure a short finish period.
Jake Delaney, Teagasc, gives an update on current research establishing the incidence and causes of lameness and also touches on dealing with a spike in cases of scald.
NI entrepreneur Terry Canning was among the speakers at an event looking at the value of data on NI farms.
The change in weather is said to be giving rise to a higher incidence of scald in young lambs.
A new paper published by the Veterinary Ireland Journal said lameness is estimated to be the third-most costly health issue of dairy cows after mastitis and fertility.