by shane | Jan 17, 2018 | Latest News
With calving 2018 nearly upon us, Dairy farmers should remember it is vital that freshly calved cows are fed a high energy ration to meet their dietary requirements. Consideration should also be given to silage quality and quantities and that grassland is wetter than...
by shane | Nov 6, 2017 | Latest News
The feeding and management of replacement heifers will have a lifelong effect on their productivity. Correct levels of dietary protein and energy are important to optimise heifer growth. During the growing period it is important to avoid the over-conditioning of...
by shane | Oct 20, 2017 | Latest News
Call in to our Southern Milling stand to say hello if your visiting the National Dairy Show in Millstreet on October 21st.
by shane | Aug 27, 2017 | Latest News
As we approach September, grass quality begins to deteriorate, due to a drop off in dry matter and sugars. The best of autumn grass is capable of giving only 0.75 kg of live weight gain per day on finishing cattle, whereas the target is a gain of at least 1 kg per...
by shane | Jun 1, 2017 | Grass Watch
Grass makes up the vast majority of a milking cows diet, but grass as a feed can vary from week to week or day to day depending on weather conditions and time of year. As a result milk yields as well as butterfat and protein% can fluctuate . Throughout the 2017...
