From Kitchen to Cows: A Day in the Life on an Irish Dairy Farm

Today About Daily Milking Routine and Family Chores:
* Kenneth starts milking early in the morning while also managing family responsibilities.
* Tea is brought to Kenneth during milking due to his busy schedule.
Calf Birth and Breeding Practices:
* A new calf was born unexpectedly out of the usual breeding season due to a bull escaping and impregnating a cow.
* The cow will now produce ample milk throughout the summer.
Farm Maintenance and Management:
* Regular farm maintenance includes power washing cow cubicles to prevent disease and topping fields to manage weeds and improve pasture quality.
Silage and Grass Management:
* The farm acquired 70 bales of silage and plans to produce more from their own cuttings to ensure sufficient feed for the cows.
* Grass from local areas is also used as cow feed, despite occasional contamination from waste.
Milk Recording and Quality Control:
* Progressive Genetics conducts milk recording and pregnancy tests every six weeks to monitor milk production, fat and protein content, and cow health.
* Samples are taken and tested to ensure quality and productivity.