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The 9 C’s of Calving

Would You Marry A Farmer

Calving will be starting on many Irish farms over the next few days and weeks. Farming papers are full of instructions for directions for improving calf health and reducing mortality. If you’re married to a new entrant dairy farmer or you’re wondering what being married to a dairy farmer might be like during the calving time, here’s the low down on what you need!

#1. Chocolate

Not for the calves or even the cows but the farmer here needs a a steady [...]