The Dairy Edge

On this week’s show we focus on dairy breeding. We hear from Morgan O’Sullivan, PhD researcher from Teagasc, who explains the differences he has observed between dairy cows with elite and average EBI. 

Morgan talks through the differences in milk production, fertility and longevity of elite and average dairy cows, and the consequences for profitability.

Show Notes

On this week’s show we focus on dairy breeding. We hear from Morgan O’Sullivan, PhD researcher from Teagasc, who explains the differences he has observed between dairy cows with elite and average EBI. 

Morgan talks through the differences in milk production, fertility and longevity of elite and average dairy cows, and the consequences for profitability.

What is The Dairy Edge?

The Dairy Edge is Teagasc’s dairy podcast for farmers with the latest information, insights and opinion to improve your dairy farm performance.

Visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/