Herdwatch resources

10 minutes

November 20, 2024

The Transition from Grass to Winter Feeding

As autumn disappears with the introduction of the colder, dark days of winter that we have seen in recent weeks, Irish farmers face a...

4 minutes

November 14, 2024

Soil Sampling and Analysis Programme DEADLINE fast approaching

The Irish government has introduced a Pilot Soil Sampling Programme designed to help farmers enhance land management and improve soil health. This initiative, part...

7 minutes

November 11, 2024

Preventing cryptosporidiosis in calves: Symptoms, causes, and effective management

Cryptosporidium is a parasite that causes cryptosporidiosis, a gastrointestinal disease in calves which results in calves scouring (watery diarrhoea), dehydration and potential death. Reports from DAFM and DARD veterinary services...

7 minutes

November 7, 2024

SCEP Deadline Approaching- Have you completed the training?

As part of the Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Agriculture Programme (SCEP), participants are required to complete a mandatory online training course covering programme actions and...

3 minutes

November 5, 2024

Black Friday Sale Now On: Get 50% Off Herdwatch PRO Today!

Attention all farmers! Our Black Friday sale is now LIVE! This is your chance to secure a fantastic deal on Herdwatch, and you won’t...

6 minutes

November 4, 2024

Prevent heifer mastitis this housing season

Heifer mastitis can have serious implications on your herd. Contracting mastitis before or after calving, or during the first lactation significantly affects udder health...

5 minutes

October 29, 2024

Rising haemonchus cases in sheep

Haemonchus, also known as Barber’s Pole worm, is a gastroitenstinal infection in sheep, caused by the parasite Haemonchus contortus. The worm lives within the...

7 minutes

October 21, 2024

Ensuring High Milk Quality as the Housing Season Approaches

As the housing period for cows draws near and lactation comes to a close, maintaining high milk quality is crucial. As production begins to...

6 minutes

October 15, 2024

Maximising cattle performance: The power of regular weighing

Weighing your livestock is an important management tool on all beef farms. At a minimum animals should be weighed at housing, turn out and...