Publications

technical reports



Group:
FileCategoryGroupDate
download fileFINAL REPORT - Leatherjacket Mitigation Strategies in Grasslands EIP Project

technical reports02 September 2024
download fileImproving the efficiency and sustainability of milk production systems through the production and utilisation of high-quality grass silage

technical reports08 March 2024
download fileReview of Nutrient Management Planning Tools for use in Northern Ireland

technical reports15 December 2023
download fileFINAL REPORT - MSS For Beef and Sheep EIP Project

technical reports29 November 2023
download fileFINAL REPORT - Leatherjacket Mitigation Strategies in Grasslands EIP Project

technical reports29 November 2023
download fileFINAL REPORT - Anthelmintic TST EIP Project EIP Project

technical reports29 November 2023
download fileImpact of rearing regime on the sensory quality of sirloin from young bulls

technical reports06 April 2023
download fileSuckler Beef Productivity REA Final Report

technical reports14 February 2023
download fileEVALUATION OF VETERINARY ANTIMICROBIAL BENCHMARKING SYSTEMS AT FARM-LEVEL IN EUROPE: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE UK RUMINANT SECTOR

technical reports10 October 2022
download fileImpact of Pasture Allocation Frequency on Dairy Cow Performance

technical reports08 September 2021
download filePrecision Feeding- Enhancing precision within winter feeding systems for dairy cows

technical reports13 August 2021
download fileImproving efficiency within feed-to-yield systems: understanding drivers of milk quality and fertility

technical reports05 July 2021
download fileLow input forages for beef production B-07-06 - Technical Report

technical reports25 January 2021
download fileGrassCheck: Grass Growth Monitoring and Forecasting (GCII) - Technical Report

technical reports25 January 2021
download fileGrassCheck - Improve the robustness of an existing grass growth prediction model, and validation of the model using actual grass growth and meteorological data from sites across Northern Ireland (2013) - Technical Report

technical reports25 January 2021
download fileA comparison of three contrasting systems of milk production for spring calving dairy cows (D-29-06) - Technical Report

technical reportsnew group, g425 January 2021
download fileDeveloping novel supplementation strategies for dairy cows to improve nutrient efficiency and animal health and welfare (D-17-03) - Technical Report

technical reports25 January 2021
download fileAn examination of the potential of crossbreeding to improve the profitability of dairying in Northern Ireland (D-11-00) - Technical Report

technical reports25 January 2021
download fileEffect of nutritional management during the first 42 days post calving on lactational performance, uterine health, and subsequent reproductive performance post partum (D-50-10) - Technical Report

technical reports25 January 2021
download fileDevelopment of beef and sheep systems for improved sustainability, biodiversity and delivery of ecosystem services within hill areas of Northern Ireland (Project 12/4/08) - Technical Report

technical reports25 January 2021
download fileDairy Herd Fertility - Examination of Effects of Increasing Genetic Merit and other Herd Factors on Reproductive Performance

technical reports25 January 2021
download fileExpanding output efficiently in environmentally friendly systems Final Report for AgriSearch, John Thompson and Sons Ltd and Devenish Nutrition Ltd

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileA review of the Effect of Legumes on Ewe and Cow Fertility

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileThe effect of applying cattle slurry within rotational grazing systems using trailing-shoe technology on dairy cow and sward performance - Technical Report (D-35-07 and D-39-08)

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileMaximising returns from beef progeny sourced in the dairy herd - Technical Report (DB-26-05)

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileStrategies for maximising health, welfare and performance in first lactation heifers - Technical Report (D-40-08)

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileIncreasing dairy cow intakes by optimising feeding system design - Technical Report (D-33-06)

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileThe effect of protein levels in dairy cow diets on body reserves throughout lactation - Technical Report (D-31-06)

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileMeasurement of physical and financial performance across 10 farms over three years to identify the main drivers of profitability on Northern Ireland dairy farms - Technical Report (D-28-06)

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileDevelopment of Methodology to enable Prediction of Actual Manure N Output from Dairy Cows in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in Northern Ireland - Technical Report (D-27-05)

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileStrategies for reducing lameness in Northern Ireland dairy herds - Technical Report (D-23-04)

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileAssessing the potential of the Norwegian dairy cattle breed (NRF) as a means of improving the fertility and health status of the Northern Ireland Dairy Herd - Technical Report (D-10-00)

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileA THREE YEAR COMPARISON OF FOUR CONTRASTING PRODUCTION SYSTEMS WITH WINTER CALVING, HIGH GENETIC MERIT DAIRY COWS IN A GRASS/GRASS SILAGE ENVIRONMENT - Technical Report (D-05-98)

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileFeed Into Lamb (FIL): an investigation of metabolisable energy requirements and environmental footprint of sheep toward developing a robust energy feeding system for sustainable sheep production - Technical Report (2018)

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileLow input forages for ruminant production systems - Technical Report (D-21-04)

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileRobust Milk Production Systems for Northern Ireland - Technical Report (2011)

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileThe effect of protein levels in dairy cow diets on body reserves throughout lactation - Technical Report (D-35-06)

technical reports22 January 2021
download fileAFBI survey of Northern Ireland farmers who have adopted Selective dry cow therapy (SDCT)

technical reports08 December 2020
download fileEvaluation of veterinary antimicrobial benchmarking systems at farm-level in Europe: Implications for UK ruminant sector

technical reports07 April 2020
download fileGrassCheck Interim Project Report 2018

technical reports14 July 2019
download fileThe role of higher protein forages and home grown protein sources within Northern Ireland dairy systems (Technical Report) (D-66-14 & D-70-15)

technical reports04 June 2019
download fileGrassCheck VI - Final Report (D-78-15)

technical reports24 April 2017
download fileAn examination of late lactation management strategies to improve the body condition score of thin cows, and the effects of these strategies on cow performance during the subsequent lactation (RCF-05/2014) Final Report

technical reports23 August 2016
download fileGrassCheck 5 Final Report (D-64-13)

technical reports16 June 2016
download fileDevelopment of beef and sheep systems for improved sustainability, biodiversity and delivery of ecosystem services within hill areas of Northern Ireland

technical reports03 March 2016
download fileA review of herbage mass estimation techniques appropriate for Northern Ireland, and suggested developments to improve adoption and accuracy of grassland management assessments (D-64-13)

technical reports12 February 2016
download fileImproving nutrient management within intensive grassland-based systems of milk production (D-29-06)

technical reports12 February 2016
download fileIdentifying key drivers of production efficiency through the establishment and analysis of a database for the AFBI Hillsborough dairy herd (D-59-12)

technical reports12 February 2016
download fileReview and pilot study to assess the accuracy and robustness of an EID sheep tag reading system at a commercial abattoir

technical reports12 February 2016
download fileAgriSearch dairy farmer survey: Identifying priority research topics

technical reports09 June 2014
download fileSummary Report for DARD Research Challenge Fund Project: Serological Survey to determine prevalence of Northern Ireland suckler and dairy herds with evidence of current or recent infection with Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (BVD)

technical reports05 June 2013
download fileGrass Check IV - Final Report

technical reports05 June 2013
download fileIndustry Report on "The development of an online calculator for estimating greenhouse gas emmissions from Northern Ireland dairy farms, and an examination of emissions from a number of dairy farms

technical reports27 May 2013
download fileA comparison of three contrasting systems of milk production for spring calving dairy cows

technical reportsanother test group names, g424 May 2013
download fileThe effects of supplementation during the 'dry period' on tissue changes, milk production, blood metabolites and cow health and fertility

technical reports24 May 2013
download fileFinal Report (D-54-11) - Effect of three different concentrate build-up strategies in early lactation on production performance, health and fertility of high yielding dairy cows

technical reports17 September 2012
download fileLow input forages for beef production

technical reports31 August 2012
download fileIncreasing dairy cow intakes by optimising feeding system design

technical reports31 August 2012
download fileMeasurement of physical and financial performance across 10 farms over three years to identify the main drivers of profitability on Northern Ireland dairy farms of grass growth and utilisation and herd performance to enable the development and implementat

technical reports31 August 2012
download fileEffect of spreading slurry during the grazing season on cow performance (D-39-08)

technical reports31 August 2012
download fileBooklet 21: Maximising Returns of Beef from the Dairy Herd

technical reports25 January 2012