Dairy
The wet weather still has not let up, however dry farms that can get cows to grass will need to keep an eye out for lameness.
With 2025 drawing to a close, it’s time to put a lameness control plan in place for 2026 that will help boost animal welfare on the farm.
Lameness is a huge problem on Irish dairy farms and can seriously impact on costs and profits, iso locomotion scoring is crucial
Lameness can become an issue as cows are suddenly into a 21-day grazing rotation with a lot more walking required.
N.Ireland
While some farmers are focusing on securing a third cut of silage and getting fertiliser out,...
Good grazing infrastructure plays a vital role in grazing management on farms. As well as that, a...