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• Sell cattle when fit for slaughter. Overfat animals cost significantly more to feed. Checklist Factors to Consider What is the scale of the operation? • The feed usage on the farm must be sufficiently large to justify the additional labour and costs attached to home
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Improving Farm Sustainability - Teagasc
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www.teagasc.ieDry matter yield is the most important factor affecting cost per tonne of silage fed. First cut silage tends to be Cless expensive than subsequent cuts. The relative cost of baled silage depends on DM yield -lighter crops make bales a more viable option. On a feed cost per ha basis, well-managed grass-plus-silage systems compare favourably with
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www.teagasc.ieaccording to the professional judgement of the advisor depending on soil conditions, weather, the appearance of the crop and the economic response to application of fertilizer. 7 Teagasc fertilizer advice is not static but is reviewed constantly in the light of new national and international research findings, changes in farm practices ...
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What s in Grass? - Teagasc
www.teagasc.ieDairy cows need a minimum of 30% fibre (NDF) to maintain a healthy rumen. Beef cattle can thrive with much lower levels of fibre in the diet. The fibre content of grass is defined by the neutral detergent fibre content (NDF %). The NDF content of grazed grass varies from 35% for leafy fresh spring grass to 50% for stemmy grass. ...
Development of the Calf Digestive System
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Feeding the Dairy Cow (Concentrates) - Teagasc
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