Magh Ag Sci

Leaving cert Ag Science students visited a local Dairy farm today as part of their LC project work. Many areas of the curriculum was covered including grassland management, dairy production , genetics and soil development. It was an extremely informative and worthwhile visit and many thanks to Noel and Raymond Harte for hosting us.

Some of the details to be covered in write up for project along with photographs.
- 88 Holstein Friesian cows
- Supply Aurivo Dairies
- AI is used on farm for all cattle
- Milking Interval
- Calving Interval
- Grading up
- Dairy Hygeine
- Grassland Managment
-Lactation period
-Lactation Yield

Hi 5th Years. Please watch the clip below and be able to answer the questions for tomorrow.

Starting at the beginning picture describe each step in detail in the stages of Calf Management in the Dairy herd.

Complete the following Quizlet using Scatter, Flashcards, Learn and Test.

Artificial Insemination from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.

Quick clip on how to achieve the maximum yield from a dairy cow after she calves.
Mr Gilmartin

Please define all the following keywords for class tomorrow.
Thanks
Mr Gilmartin

Please click here to find out about Dry Cow Therapy and watch the clip below to see how it is done.

Hi folks. Please watch the clip below of today's excellent Farm Walk and Talk which was
organised by AgriAware.
Each student needs to write 5 points on each of the 7 areas which were covered today. Have it done for Friday's class please.
You can click here to access the relevant notes from the AgriAware website.

Well done to all. Mr. Gilmartin

Farm Visit Ballyhaise 2014 from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.