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Heifer Rearing

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

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.

Calving at 24 months for optimum economic and lifetime performance

Dairy

over 5 years ago

Calving at 24 months for optimum economic and lifetime performance

In order to maintain dairy herd size and performance, it is necessary to have a good supply of...

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.

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

Dairy

over 5 years ago

Calving at 24 months for optimum economic and lifetime performance

In order to maintain dairy herd size and performance, it is necessary to have a good supply of...

Calving at 24 months for optimum economic and lifetime performance

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