Testimonials

Padraig Healy, an organic sheep farmer based in Aughrim, Co. Wicklow, runs a 140-ewe, March-lambing flock alongside his wife and two daughters. Having transitioned to organic farming over 18 months ago, Padraig shared that the move came with its challenges

Based on their past experiences, the Jennings understand the value of placing a lot of importance on calf health to ensure that their calves have the best start in life.

From first-hand experience Alan understands the importance of ensuring that his herd has the correct nutrients and minerals. Having such a large and diverse herd of dairy cows Alan places great emphasise on cow health in order to try and prevent disease.

Running a high yielding herd of Holstein cows requires a lot of care and attention. A great amount of importance is placed on the cow and their nutrition. It is vital that the nutrition that is lost through the calving process is replaced immediately after calving.

Having a herd with young calves requires a lot of attention to ensure disease and sickness is prevented. With this in mind Muradach began using MILGUARD PLUS in 2016 as a support in order to try and combat diseases.

Noonan Agri Contractors started the crimping side of the business in 2000 and since then Padraig has seen a shift from wet crimp to alkaline-based grain treatment systems over the last 20 years as farmers see the benefits of increased protein and ph for buffering from products like KERVA.

Producing a good quality silage is important to Brendan as it is the mainstay of his winter-feeding requirements. Therefore, a lot of work goes in to ensuring he has an excellent crop of quality silage to feed his replacement stock and finishing animals on farm.

Pat Higgins farms with his son Liam in Tinegeragh, Watergrasshill, Cork. Together, they farm 119 calves and 133 cows, producing 520kg of milk solids per cow per year. The primary supplier for this farm’s liquid milk is Glanbia.

John Cunnane farms 160 acres, with his son in law Kevin Niland in Cashels, Aughamore, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo.  John and Kevin have 60 pure breed Holsteins which they milk all year round.

Having such a large and diverse herd of cattle Christopher puts great emphasis on quality breeding, nutrition and animal health. The results of this are quite evident on the White farm in Co Dublin.

Having a herd which includes a lot of young cattle, yearlings and calves requires a significant amount of care and attention in order to prevent sickness and disease. This is particularly important coming into the winter months.

On farm, producing a crop of good quality silage is extremely important to maintain, especially as silage can be expensive. Therefore, it’s essential to ensure that minimal waste is produced.

Michael puts great emphasis on quality breeding, nutrition and animal health. The result of this is quite evident on the Freeney farm. Taking these factors into consideration it is vital to produce good quality silage that can be fed to his pedigree Holstein dairy cows.

Padraig Óg Mulligan, is the second of three generations farming on their 900 acres in Corkamore, Templeboy, Co. Sligo. Padraig Óg along with his father Padraig Senior and his sons Kyle and Callum have 730 cows on their farm with 690 milking.

John Walsh, pictured with his 2 sons, Sean and Fergal, is supplying Barryroe Coop in West Cork and is milking 250 cows. John grows about 16 acres of Maize every year to complement the cow’s diet for his spring calving herd.

Since using Encrypt and Milkshake C-Guard Caroline is delighted with the results and has found that she can really get plenty of milk into the calves without any sign of nutritional scour,

Michael Kissane farms in Baslicon, Waterville, Co. Kerry in partnership with his son Fionán. Together they have 120 Suckler cows and 300 ewes on their mixed highland and lowland 457-acre farm.