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1 year ago
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December is when most of the spring calving herds will be dried off. Cows should be dried off once production ...
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1 year ago
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It is estimated that feed accounts for 70% of variable costs for beef cattle production. Efficient feeding will have a ...
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2 years ago
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At Drummonds our priority is to consistently formulate top quality animal feeds consisting of only the premier league of proven ...
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3 years ago
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Reduced soil moisture and high daily temperatures either have already, or will very shortly, impact on daily grass growth on ...
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1 year ago
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Brassica crops can provide a nutritious and cost- effective feed source for cattle and sheep over the winter period. Crops ...
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3 years ago
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Modern calf milk replacer formulation is becoming more sophisticated and multi-functional – so much so that there should always be ...
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4 years ago
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Back in autumn 2018 Drummonds introduced our ‘All Irish Beef Finisher’ coarse ration which contained ONLY Irish-grown cereals and pulses. ...
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1 year ago
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From mid-June to late October, a substantial number of beef cattle will be slaughtered off grass. Slaughtering cattle at this ...
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3 years ago
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As the winter housing period approaches, now may be a good time to assess grass silage stocks and forage quality. ...
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4 years ago
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At Drummonds we continually aim to maximise the inclusion of wholesome Irish-grown cereals & pulses in our quality-assured, performance feeds, ...
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1 year ago
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Quality must not be compromised over quantity as first cut silages get underway. Regular monitoring of silage swards is just ...
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3 years ago
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It is estimated that feed accounts for 70% of variable costs for beef cattle production. Efficient feeding will have a ...
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4 years ago
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Forage Analysis
Thankfully this year, there has been an abundant amount of forage saved, with many farmers having surplus to requirements. ...
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2 years ago
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Managing The Freshly Calved Cow
With the spring calving campaign now well under way dairy farms are currently very busy places. ...
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3 years ago
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Weaning stress has an adverse effect on the immune system, making calves more susceptible to disease, particularly pneumonia. It is ...
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4 years ago
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With the huge demand for fodder this winter due to difficult weather conditions throughout the year, many farmers have opted ...
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Feeds
2 years ago
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Brassica crops can provide a nutritious and cost effective feed source for cattle and sheep over the winter period. Crops ...
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Feeds
3 years ago
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With the autumn calving season getting under way, we are delighted to inform our customers that we are stocking REVIVA, ...
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4 years ago
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When producing grass silage (pit/bales) the main aim is to retain as much feed value as possible by encouraging lactic ...
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2 years ago
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With the growing population of cattle and cow numbers across Ireland, many farmers are turning to growing or feeding fodder ...
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3 years ago
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The months of July and August saw a combined rainfall of 230mm in the North East of the country. This, ...
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5 years ago
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The current expansion of herd size on Irish dairy and beef farms is leading to increased pressure on labour. The ...
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2 years ago
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Understanding the Silage Test Results
Silage quality is key to good animal performance, reducing winter feed costs and increasing profitability during ...
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3 years ago
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From mid-June to late October, a substantial number of beef cattle will be slaughtered off grass. Slaughtering cattle at this ...
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5 years ago
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Quality
Quality is vital for the young calf. It pays to invest in a good quality milk replacer based on milk ...
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