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Dairy
Take any precautions you can to limit stock walking on slippery yards
Aidan Brennan
This week's Dairy Management looks at weather precautions, stock management and having a nitrogen plan.
8 January 2025 Management
Beef Management: lice, weanling performance and cold weather management
Adam Woods takes a look at lice issues, weanling performance and cold weather management in this weeks Beef Management.
8 January 2025 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: The snow caused a change in our plans
We were due to vaccinate for IBR and Rotavirus this week, but didn’t get around to it yet because of the snow and ice around the yard, writes Padraig Callanan.
Keep drinking water clean for housed cattle
Providing clean drinking water is a key part of winter management in housed cattle, but it is a task that is often overlooked.
3 December 2024 Management
Five tips to working through freezing temperatures
Colder temperatures are forecast for the week ahead which will bring overnight frost to parts of the country. Outlined are some tips to prevent issues that arise during a cold snap.
16 November 2024 Management
Shake the frost: keeping the water flowing this winter
Key maintenance tips regarding water and pumps this winter.
6 November 2024 Winter Indoor Management
Five tips to prepare cattle sheds for winter housing
As grazing nears an end, make sure sheds are ready to house cattle for the winter.
28 September 2024 Management
Getting winter ready with animal housing
Time is ticking on getting any routine maintenance that hasn't already been carried out completed on sheds.
11 September 2024 Buildings