After reading this week's Irish Farmers Journal article on Left displaced abomasums: the signs to watch for, Nutribio Nutritionist Pat O'Bryne offers some advice:

Thank you Agricultural Science Association for a great Dairy Technical Masterclass yesterday. Excellent information, strategies and research discussed throughout the day!!

Three tickets to win €533 to spend in your local agri-supplies store are still out there! Visit a Milk Shield stockists and find your golden ticket today!! Stockist location map here: http://nutribio.ie/stockist-listing/

Big section in Irish Farmers Journal on preparation for dairy breeding. Along with bull selection, cow fertility is paramount. Milking cow minerals (Post-Calvers) provide the mineral and trace elements required for success. They are especially important in challenging weather conditions!

Nutribio rep Frankie Carroll found some happy sheep with a Nutribio High Energy Block in Kerry this afternoon! Details of the high energy feed block here: http://nutribio.ie/nutrition-product/nutribio-high-energy-20kg/

Crypto is increasingly common on Irish farms, and often leads to big losses and huge labour costs. It is hard to eradicate and once in a herd can persist for a number of years. Focus on prevention rather than cure, colostrum and hygiene being the key areas here. Using an effective disinfectant is critical, as many disinfectants on the market have no action against Crypto https://www.farmersjournal.ie/calves-how-to-keep-scour-at-bay-this-season-352205

Nutribio Nutritionist Pat O'Byrne adds to the Irish Farmers Journal Viewpoints "On turn out to grass ensure your compound feed has a high cereal content to utilise the grass protein for maximum milk protein and minimise negative energy balance(NEB). Use your milk solid readings to monitor this eg. Milk Fat% to Milk Protein% ratio 1.20:1 and milk Lactose 4.85% - 5.0%" https://www.farmersjournal.ie/farmer-writes-preparing-for-the-storm-calving-and-grazing-350860

Nutrition, hygiene and colostrum a few of the items crucial for a healthy calf! https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/early-intervention-and-colostrum-are-crucial-for-a-healthy-calf/

Stay safe, Keep Warm and Be Winter Ready https://www.teagasc.ie/rural-economy/farm-management/farm-health--safety/be-winter-ready/?platform=hootsuite

There are still three Golden Tickets for €533 in Milk Shield packages across Ireland! Purchase today to see if you are the lucky winner! Stockist locations here: http://nutribio.ie/stockist-listing/

Interesting read in this weeks Irish Examiner Farming. Important points to take into account when managing feed intake and negative energy balance in early lactation.

It has been a busy month of Open Days at Nutribio. Check with your local stockist for a scheduled visit and keep an eye out for the Golden Ticket hidden in a case of Master Range Milk Shield. Frankie is having a great time meeting with customers in Co-Op Superstores Lombardstown today!