Finola Mc Coy

So where can I go to get information on milk recording? There are 3 providers of the service to Irish dairy farmers. Details below - give them a call today! bit.ly/3B7qDsm Munster Bovine bit.ly/3jr08rM Progressive Genetics tipperary-coop.ie Tipperary Coop

Richard O'Brien @teagasc talks here about what records are available to you when you milk record. This information is vital for you as a farmer, your vet and advisor in helping you make key management decisions. youtube.com/watch?v=zRA2f3…

#cellcheckdryoff continues with a video by Frank O'Sullivan on why milk recording is so important and the tools is gives farmers to not only tackle SCC and mastitis but also breeding which all contributes to the profitability of the dairy farm. bit.ly/3vvykYl

Day 4 of the #cellcheckdryoff and we are focusing on milk recording & the benefits for farmers in the vital information it provides when looking at mastitis control. We asked farmers around the country for their views too and this is what they have to say! bit.ly/3vxled0

Day 2 of the CellCheck Virtual Week and today we will be looking at the management of winter housing over the dry period. This @teagasc video looks at cubicle design for dairy cows #cellcheckdryoff More info over the course of the day youtu.be/QOrfMi-PmOc

Our final resource today on the topic of AMR is the CellCheck Fact Sheet on the responsible use of antibiotics in mastitis control. Get an understanding of the critically important antibiotics guidelines in the treatment of mastitis. bit.ly/2YYmL00

Do you know what Antimicrobial Resistance or AMR is? It is antimicrobial that was previously effective to treat a bacterial infection or disease is no longer effective. To find out more about AMR @teagasc bit.ly/3pjdZo5

Continuing on today's #cellcheckdryoff theme we have Frank O'Sullivan a vet from Meath explaining about antimicrobial resistance and the prudent use of antibiotics on farm. @teagasc @agriculture_ie youtu.be/r1kDInBf0M8

The CalfCare Virtual Weeks starts on Monday @ 7.30pm & for a preview of what will be covered listen to Michelle McGrath giving us a run down of the topics. There is still time to register by following the link and filling in your details teagasc.ie/calfcare @teagasc

Congrats to our hardworking & dedicated dairy farmers who will receive their Best 500 CellCheck plaque shortly Among winners are Best Individual Coop. Those winners announced today @farmersjournal Also discussion group categories. Thanks @fbd_ie @teagasc @HerdPlus @agriculture_ie

@McNJules @AlanBurton12 @JohnMor320d Unfortunately, in Ireland none of the teat seal products are licensed for use in heifers-another thing to consider!

What are dairy farmers / vets points of view / tips / do’s & don’ts on teat sealing of heifers?

Famine & relentless conflict will result in mass death in #Yemen.   €10 from each Dairy Farmer, through co-ops, via ICOS, we can donate whole milk powder, 1st food in a Famine, to the Red Cross to get to Yemen to help. Help by sharing & speaking to your co-op.  📸@unicef

AHI TIP OF THE WEEK: If your milk recording has been suspended, monitor your bulk milk tank SCC very closely for any SCC increase and use the California Mastitis Test to help you identify problem cows. For more info - see CellCheck video youtu.be/cVeFTWN_mFw

Next week our business breakfast will be chaired by @eoinlowry discussing the success and enables of gender balance in the Irish Agri-food industry Register here: eventbrite.ie/e/striking-the…

Register here for our upcoming Business Breakfast 25th Feb eventbrite.ie/e/striking-the…

Looking forward to our upcoming event with a great panel- discussing the case for 'striking the balance' in our industry. Hope to see you there!

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the weather alert, unfortunately this event is now CANCELLED. Please RT

The first of our calf events underway in Louth this morning. Thanks to the McEnteggart family for hosting the event. Next calf event is next week in Bandon with 12 scheduled after Christmas. See website for details @teagasc @GIMILKQUALITY @DairiesJp @CarberyGroup

Meet the winners of the CellCheck Most Improved Discussion Group - Western Duhallow from Cork @fbd_ie @HerdPlus @teagascgrams @NeilySullivan @Downser

Meet the winners of the CellCheck Best Discussion Group category at the CellCheck Awards - Bunratty Dairy Discussion Group from Clare @fbd_ie @icbf @teagasc @teagascgrams