Dairy Herd Fertility Challenge

Infertility has been identified as the number one problem on dairy farms and is estimated to cost dairy farmers in Northern Ireland approximately £50 million per year. Improving fertility performance will decrease culling rates and reduce replacement costs.

Aim

To help you enhance your business performance by improving your herd’s submission and conception rates.

Benefits to your business

Taking part will help you:

What is involved?

This Challenge focuses on the areas that impact on the fertility of dairy cows and covers seven topics including

Local group meetings will help you learn from others whilst also receiving support from your local Dairying Development Adviser. There will be visits to farms to demonstrate best practice and advice from veterinary practitioners and artificial insemination specialists, to help you identify possible improvements on your farm. On completion, there is an opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

How do I find out more?

If you would like more information on any of the Challenges please contact Challenge Administration:

Email: challenge@dardni.gov.uk
Tel: (028) 9442 6843
Fax: 028 9442 6777

or contact your local Development Adviser