OAD milking in early lactation
January 17, 2021 1:00 pm The expansion of the national dairy herd over the last number of years has seen many dairy farmers choosing to operate once-a-day (OAD) milking in early lactation. This practice has become increasingly more popular as herd sizes increase. Brian Hilliard, OAD dairy advisor with Teagasc, highlighted some of the reasons behind this, in a recent Teagasc webinar. ”Short-term OAD milking during the spring time is essential for dairy farmers who are achieving high calving rates during the month of February, to balance the workload.” A Teagasc study found no difference ...
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