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Fluke Control in Dairy Cows
The Irish Medicines Board (IMB) has advised used, separated by a specified time interval.
12 In Calf Friesian Heifers
that some flukicides can no longer be used calving Feb/Mar high EBI
on cows or heifers (animals being used and intending to be used for milk production).
High solids.
and dose again four to eight weeks later.
10 Unit side by side milking
cows or heifers are listed in Table 1. Strict Those farms where fluke are known to be a particular problem could consider a third parlour with electronic
observed. These products are active against dose later in the dry period. Again, it is pulsation and 10 jars.
BALLYRAINE, LETTERKENNY, CO. DONEGAL. TEL. (074) 9121766, FAX (074) 9124823 important to ensure that withdrawal times these products, therefore, requires that at are adhered to, especially in cases where a For further details contact
least two doses of a particular product are 087 – 2385693.
OCTOBER PRODUCTION UP OVER 14%
Table 1. Flukicidal medicines that CAN be administered to cows and in-calf heifers.
Medicines that can continue to be used with strict adherence to withdrawal periods indicated
With one of the best Autumns on record milk production has continued to surge forward in October by Name of Product
14.2% over October 2009. This is equivalent to an increase of approximately 720,000 litres. The main reason for increase is that there has been exceptional grass growth with dry conditions for grazing.
10 AI Bred British
For the period April to October the cumulative increase (not butterfat adjusted) has been 4.3 million litres Friesian Heifers.
For further details contact
087 – 2694322
STILL UPWARD TREND IN U.K. PRODUCTION
Provisional figures issued by the R.P.A. for October, ’10 show a further increase of 50.7 million litres for themonth. This now gives a cumulative total (not butterfat adjusted) of 7945.1 million litres for the levy year todate an increase of 296.8 million litres (+3.88%) The butterfat is still running lower than last year. October butterfat was 4.02% while October ’09 was 4.04%.
The cumulative to date is 3.87% down 6 points on last year which was 3.93%.
confidential service in the following areas: 1st Stage
Trading Scheme
Please contact our office to discuss.
CONTACT FOR FURTHER DETAIL
E: dermot@donegalestates.ie
Donegal Estates MIPAV
M: 086-8349407
DAIRY HERD CERTIFICATES.
Ballyraine
T: 074-9194408/9
Letterkenny
F: 074-9124926
Suppliers who have not yet sent in their herd certificates are asked to do so immediately.
Co. Donegal
W: www.donegalestates.ie
Certificates must be returned before 22nd December.
Failure to do so will result in your milk not being picked up. Remember this is a very busy time for Vets also. If you require Certificate contact the Letterkenny office a.s.a.p.
BRANCH OFFERS NOV
OPTIMISING THE UTILISATION OF DAIRY COW DIETS
DONEGAL FRS GROUP
From Monday 22/11/10 to Friday 24/12/10
DRY PERIOD DIETS
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Body Score condition (BSC) at calving has a huge bearing on the performance of the cow during production.
WASTE FARM PLASTIC RECYCLING:
SOUTHERN STORES
Using BSC is a good tool to help avoid milk fever, ketosis and other post calving problems Ideally at calving cows should have a BSC of 3.5 Cows should not lose bodyweight during dry period (if they do they may be carrying twins and so need extra feed) Cepravin dry cow 30 cow herd pack €199.00
Cows should not lose more than one unit of body condition post calving A BSC over 3.5 at calving will have a negative effect on performance and fertility. A high BSC during the dry period penalises Hi Mag Buckets 20kg
(high spec)
buy 5 for only €55.00
POST CALVING DIETS
Noroclox dry cow herd pack
€69.00
Bring-centres for plastic will be organised again inSpring 2011 throughout County Donegal.
Post calving the intake of a lactating cow is doubled.
Tel: 074 9121766
The energy requirement is increased threefold and the Protein requirement (PDI) is increased fourfold.
Intakes will be governed by the following factors FREEZE BRANDING:
Forages: digestibility, dry matter, energy value and chop size NORTHERN IRELAND STORES
Management: ad-lib, headspace, light, water and temperature.
Offer of month
Animal: lactation stage, lactation number, (2kg increase between first and second lactation), yield and BSC Nutritional factors: balance of energy and protein, and salt.
Eprinex pour on 5.0L
£325.00+vat
A simple calculation to work out intakes Dry Matter Intake (DMI) = production (L) x 0.25 + (0.02 x bodyweight) • Pre Calver mineral high spec
Buy 10 bags £140.00
• Eprinex pour 2.5L
£185.00+vat
GENERAL FARM WORK & RELIEF MILKING:
PROTEIN REQUIREMENTS
• Dectomax pour on 3L
£140.00+vat
During lactation the protein requirement of cows increases substantially in line with the yield.
Closamectin pour fluke and
worm special deals in-store
farm work services with manyfarmers seeing the benefits of Contact Malcolm /Brian 04882244184
having personnel on theirfarms who are properly trained and insured for the work they carry out.
MILK COLLECTION DURING
For further details:
Tel:
WINTERY CONDITIONS
Having come through the worst winter conditions on record in 2009/10, we are asking all milk suppliers fortheir assistance with milk collection in the comingmonths. Frost and or snow makes milk collection very Most diets have a high level of degradable protein (up to 72%). Crude protein is divided into two parts Rumen Degradable difficult and extremely dangerous and in some cases THE ROYAL ULSTER
Protein (RDP) and Rumen Undegradeable Protein (Bypass) As we increase the total crude protein of the cows diet to push yield, the management of rumen function becomes ever more WINTER DAIRY FAIR
The first aim is to optimise rumen function in producing microbial protein (PDIM) The following actions taken by the farmer can avoid The only way to successfully meet the metabolisable protein needs of the cow is to provide bypass protein (PDIA) serious accidents and assist collection greatly.
WILL BE HELD IN
THEREFORE
1. Make sure all yards and roadways are clear of other THE KINGS HALL BALMORAL
lack of RDP - microbial protein synthesis decreases excess RDP – insufficient PDIA contribution THURSDAY 9TH DECEMBER, 2010
AT SMYTH DALESIDE FEEDS
3. Keep in touch with your driver/haulier so that 9.OO A.M. TO 5.00 P.M.
changes in arrangements for collection can be We use Novatan in our feeds to balance the PDI and meet the Bypass Protein requirements of cows.
Novatan will optimise protein utilisation and improve rumen efficiency.
made. Make sure you have Drivers mobile no.
Judging of cattle starts at 9.00 a.m. with the Novatan reduces the activity of proteolytic bacteria that break down protein, producing NH3 in the rumen.
This results in better use of the protein in the diet and reduced NH3 production so we have less blood urea and urea in the milk.
Interbred Championship taking place at 3.30 p.m.
4. Keep in touch with Milk Transport in Killygordon on This results in an increase in milk yield and also milk protein.
074 9149127 from Northern Ireland 00353 74 Novatan works on the entire diet, be that degradable grass, grass silage,maize, rations etc.

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