Technical Information: Cows and Beef Cattle

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Making the most of grazed grass is critical for any profitable dairy enterprise. When weather conditions allow, farmers will already be trying to get cows out grazing by day and will get their herds out full time as soon as weather and ground conditions, as well as grass supply, allow.

Heifer rearing costs represent the second highest cost on dairy farms after feed, with costs amounting to up to 20 per cent of total milk production costs...

The few weeks around the dry and transition period are the springboard for the next lactation, so it is important to focus on cow nutrition and management during this time to avoid production and health issues in the subsequent lactation, including milk fever, retained placentas, DAs, ketosis, high ...

As we head towards autumn, things are looking more positive on many dairy farms. Milk prices seem set to continue rising in the weeks ahead and forage quality appears to be better than last year. Add to this the fact that the milk price:feed price ratio is as good as it has been for many years and t...

Making the most of high quality grazed grass and efficiently converting it into milk solids is critical for any profitable dairy enterprise. As the grazing season approaches here are some top tips to making the best of spring grazing, highlighting some of the factors that can cause issues...