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The importance of a good milking routine
A good milking routine is critical to producing high-quality milk. If you get it right, you will not only have...
Dairy Technical
A good milking routine is critical to producing high-quality milk. If you get it right, you will not only have...
Dairy Technical
Contagious and environmental mastitis are the most economically challenging diseases faced by Irish dairy farmers – with a single case...
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This spring has been very challenging on farms to say the least, leading to hygiene issues and cows becoming stressed;...
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Evening milking times on Irish dairy farms was decided by tradition or habit. However, changing the time of your PM...
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With the country under current Covid-19 restrictions, it’s important that dairy farmers begin planning for the 2021 season. Most dairy...
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Once-a-day (OAD) milking continues to grow in popularity on Irish dairy farmers. Brian Hilliard, a OAD dairy advisor with Teagasc...
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Dairy farmers have been advised to “milk smarter” in order to reduce repetitive strain injuries and improve milking efficiency. Teagasc...
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This spring has been very challenging on farms to say the least. The weather hasn’t been playing ball and getting...
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A recent analysis by Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has revealed a decline in the national bulk tank somatic cell count...
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The milking routine is one of the most important jobs on a dairy farm, because you could say it is...
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The routine job of milking cows can put enormous pressure and strain on dairy farmers. But how do they avoid...
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Milk liners are the only part of the milking machine that comes into direct contact with the cow twice-a-day, seven...
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Milking your herd 13 times in a week may seem confusing for some, but it is common practice on many...
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Seven free ‘Smarter Milking’ events will be held for dairy farmers throughout the country in the month of July. Organised...
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The best way to prevent clinical or sub-clinical mastitis cases – in your herd – is through a consistent and...
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The easiest way to prevent clinical or sub-clinical mastitis cases is through good milking practices. During the busy calving season,...
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With the expanding dairy herd, the labour associated with calving a large number of cows over a short period of...
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Are you milking in the most efficient manner possible and getting the most out of your cows? Farmers can find...