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Dairy
Agri jobs: graduate job on Monaghan dairy farm
James Hanly
There are a range of jobs available in the dairy sector in Monaghan, Cork and Tipperary.
9 April 2025 Forestry
Forestry contractors seek forest machine import ban
The FCI is urging the minister to deal with the post-storm Éowyn windblow with similar machines in the ownership of Irish forestry contractors that are currently idle.
19 February 2025 Management
Top tips from the Teagasc lambing webinar
From correct feeding of colostrum to simple methods of sterlising equipment, the webinar had lots of practical tips for a smoother lambing season.
Seven key steps for success this lambing season
Preparation is half the battle when it comes to lambing down ewes; the other half is luck.
3 February 2025 Lambing
Focus lambing: Navigating through clostridial vaccine supply issues
There are varying reports on whether it is possible to alternate between vaccines and reliably boost immunity for passive transfer via colostrum.
29 January 2025 Lambing
Beef management: scour vaccines and preventing coccidiosis
Adam Woods takes a look at scour vaccines and preventing coccidiosis in young calves in this week's beef management notes.
1 January 2025 Management
Dairy Management: drying off cows and preparing for spring
Aidan Brennan goes through the steps involved in successfully drying off cows this winter.
11 December 2024 Management
Clipping cattle following housing
With cattle now housed for winter, clipping animals can provide multiple benefits.
26 November 2024 Management
Bennettsbridge Limestone’s Cubicle Lime: boosting cow comfort and milk yield
Bennettsbridge Limestone’s Cubicle Lime is a unique disinfectant-style product which has been formulated using a blend of superfine limestone powder and hydrated lime.
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.