Heifer Management

N.Ireland

Controlling heifer mastitis as we edge closer to housing

Heifer mastitis can be a serious issue for herds and can have a negative impact on udder health in first and subsequent lactations...

Dairy

almost 5 years ago

Reducing calving age linked to 13% increase in lifetime dairy cow performance

Northern Ireland farmers are costing themselves thousands in additional heifer rearing costs by calving on average four and a half months after the 24-month recommended target.