Jerseys Boost Holstein Fertility
Comparing Holstein-Friesian cows with Jersey X Holstein-Friesians milkers on three different levels of concentrate input confirmed that crossbred cattle are more fertile, but found that extra meal fed had no impact on fertility!
Key, practical conclusions from applied research projects completed at the request of milk producers, who provided financial support through AgriSearch, the Northern Ireland Agricultural Research and Development Council.
Dr Elaine Vance, who worked on this AgriSearch supported research as a PhD student, has now presented the final outcomes of the breed...
Ulster Hosts Grassland Conference
Agricultural scientists from across the British Isles and from as far afield as Finland and Belgium meet in Northern Ireland for the 10th British Grassland Society annual research conference on...
Knock 50% off your Bag Nitrogen Input
Dairy farmers can cut their bag nitrogen input by 50% over the summer by applying slurry to grazing ground using the trailing-shoe application method.
This was the money saving conclusion of...
