The use of a tailored total mixed ration (TMR) is helping drive the levels of cow performance achieved by Richard Coalter and his father Alan on the family’s dairy farm, near Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh. Herd performance is currently averaging 9,050L on a rolling basis at 4.68% butterfat and 3.8% protein on twice a day milking. […]
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Alternative forages boost dry matter intakes
Timmy and Gail milk 110 cows with Timmy’s father Shaun and his Uncle Robert close to Ballymoney in Co Antrim. The herd’s rolling average is 9400L at 4.44% butterfat and 3.46% protein. Calving commences in mid-October and continues through until April. The herd’s daily average is currently 35L/day on twice-a-day milking. Forage system “Maximising the […]
Finishing cattle – Better in the field or in the house?
The unfavourable weather over the past couple of weeks has saw grass quality decline and if rainfall persists, could cause ground conditions to deteriorate seeing many beef cattle housed. For cattle still out, decisions need to be made soon, depending on several factors. So, when deciding if finishing cattle off grass will provide the best […]