Dairy Flashcards
1
Q
Title of research project
A
The effect of sward type and nitrogen fertiliser application rate on the productivity of spring milk production systems
2
Q
Sward Types and rate of nitrogen applied
A
PRG- 225 kg N/ha
PRG- 150 kg N/ha
PRG and WC- 150 kg N/ha
PRG and WC- 75 kg N/ha
3
Q
Number of cows
A
190
4
Q
Lactation Figures (avg days in milk, milk produced, fat, protein and EBI)
A
285 days in milk
6217 kg of milk
4.95% fat
3.63% protein
217 euros EBI
5
Q
Breeding Policy
A
- 100% AI
- Start breeding on the 17th of April
- Just over 11 weeks this year
- Last serve on the 12th of June
- Average number of serves was 1.7
- Heifers just over 2 weeks (24 animals)
- Fixed time AI, got either sexed straw or embryo
6
Q
Feeding Regime
A
- Feb+March: 14kg DM of grass and 3kg of concentrates
- On and off grazing
- Recieved 1-2kg of silage at night
7
Q
Percentage calved down in the first 6 weeks
A
78%
8
Q
Calf Vaccinations
A
- IBR: 2 weeks and 6 months
- Bovipast: 2 weeks and 12weeks
- Baycox: 5 weeks
- Trivbovax: 8-12 weeks
9
Q
Lactating Cows Vaccination
A
- Lepto in March
- Respiratory in Jan
- Stomach worms, hoose and lice in November
