Virtually every herd has had to house two to three weeks earlier than they normally would, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Cutting protein levels in youngstock rations might not be the best way to reduce your feed bill this winter, warns ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

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We need to be more vocal in letting the consumer know all of the changes we have made to our business practices to comply with environmental responsibilities

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Late lactation will determine your profit each year, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

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Many 2023 second-cut silages are very dry and will require careful management at feed-out, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Storm Agnes has come and gone, but unfortunately, the rain keeps coming and ground is now getting wet, while grass utilisation is now very poor in most parts of the country.

Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub.

Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published weekly on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub.

Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub

The feed value of this year’s silage has been significantly influenced by the weather we had in April and May, along with a very poor July.

Feeding her when she is dry is not free

In times of high feed cost, optimisation rather than maximisation should be the target

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Weanling sales have just started around the country, and good weaning practices will help to optimise the price you get, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

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Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub.

Autumn grass can be a bit of a mystery as it can be feeding very well one day, and all of a sudden, it loses its power.

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At this time of year, most suckler cows will calve cows while outdoors. Take care, though, that you have everything ready just in case, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

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Your weekly reminder of the things that should be at the top of your farm to-do list. Published every Monday on the Irish Examiner digital Farming hub.

With prices on the slide, beef farmers must get the best possible finishing performance from grazing advanced stock over the next few months, writes ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Regardless of the price of grain off the combine, native Irish cereals are the most versatile high-energy feeds that farmers can grow or buy

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We have learned a good bit about drought conditions over the last few summers, and over the last week, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

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It looks like late May and Early June of this year will be very similar to 2022, when it got dry very fast.  The rain has disappeared very quickly and ground is drying up rapidly.

Some mysterious virus affecting the cows, yet to be named, is being blamed in some quarters while others are blaming feed quality

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Setting achievable and realistic targets for your growing stock on grass is important in order to reach the weights required for sale or housing next winter for breeding or further feeding in 2024.

Quite a bit of silage has been cut over the last week or so. Quality from these cuts will be fantastic once they are ensiled well.

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Apart from specialist finishers, there are plenty of young black and white bulls born in the spring of 2022 on farm at present for various health, monetary and logistic reasons.

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Modern heat detection systems range from collars and ear tags to bolus systems - and all have their merits.

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For many, the winter has not yet finished, as stock have been rehoused or haven’t seen grass yet. But the show must go on, and for most suckler and dairy farmers, the spring breeding season has or is soon going to start.

Producing silage must now be a priority, and striving for quality must still be the aim, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.

Your cows talk to you each day through their performance, demeanour, and health status, don’t ignore them, writes independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy.