Branches: Ardfield T: 023 8840614/ Ballinascarthy T: 023 8839105 / Ballycummer T: 023 8838609 /Manch T: 023 8845171 / Reenascreena T: 023 8848148 / Rosscarbery T: 023 8848119

August 2017

Over the next couple ofweeks Derry Hayes(top) and Denis O’Donovan (bottom) willbe swapping roles.

Derry moves south totake over the running ofArdfield Branch andDenis goes north tolook after ManchBranch.

We wish them bothwell in their new roles.

PERSONNEL CHANGES

MANCH OPENING HOURS

From the week of the 28th August ManchStore opening times will be as follows

Monday to Thursday 8.30 -5.30Friday 8.30 – 5.00Saturday 8.30-1.00

(Closed for Lunch 1-2)

FREE!!! ploughing ticket with every 2 boxes ofAllsure cattle boluses purchased between August

14th and 31st.

Allsure Boluses are organic supplementaryintra-ruminal boluses that supplies thetreated animal with four essential traceelements,  copper, iodine, selenium andcobalt.  Allsure Boluses use a slow releasesystem that supplies treated animals withthese elements for up to six months froma single dose.

What are the advantages of using Allsure Boluses?If an animal is insufficient in any of the trace elements presentin Allsure Boluses  it can lead to problems such as infertility andpoor immune systems as well as other problems. All theseproblems caused by the lack of either copper, cobalt, iodine orselenium are listed below.  A single dose of Allsure Boluses willprevent deficiency of these elements.

Copper Deficiency:Low copper intake can lead to reduced fertility, reduced growthrate,  reduced resistance to disease,  reduced milkproduction, depressed bull libido, joint disorders, reduced semenquality, diarrhoea, bone deformities and spontaneous fractures.

Iodine Deficiency:While low iodine levels can be quite common, the effects that itcan have vary greatly. The symptoms can include,  reducedfertility,  poor weight gain,  reduced milk yield and quality,  lateabortions, stillbirth, perinatal mortality,  metabolicdisorders, increased susceptibility to infectious diseases.

Selenium Deficiency:Even though selenium is a common naturally occurring element itis frequently low in good quality pastures. Low intake of seleniumcan lead to white muscle disease, an increase in still births,depressed fertility and retained cleansing.

Cobalt Deficiency:Cobalt is essential for the natural production of vitamin B12 in therumen. Low levels of cobalt will lead to depressed appetite andgeneral poor health.

HONDA PETROL PRESSUREWASHERS

Special Offer on Honda petrolpressure washers (also steam, electricand diesel available).

Contact Mark on 0877141416 for moreinfo

13hp washer only€1495

6.5hp washer only

40% to 60% GRANT AVAILABLE TO FARMERS ON ANIMAL HANDLINGAND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

O’Neill’s cattle weighing scales, very handy when selling animals off farm or to determine the correct dose ratefor specific animals. We are also stocking various cattle handling implements such as Head scoops, Anti backinggates, Hoof naks, Crush gates, Calving gates etc.

We also provide the service of designing cattle handling facilities to suit your farm and needs. (All GrantApproved)

3 IN 1CALVING GATES

( All calving gates are alsogrant approved)

Nicky 24 pack toilet rollonly €7Volvic Water 1.5ltronly €1Coca Cola Cans 6pkonly €3Nature Valley family packonly €3J&J Wipes 3 packonly €4.50

GROCERY SPECIALS

Condon Engineeringad lib feeder on wheels

Available in 1.5 and 2.5 ton sizes.Double sided 10 foot feeder with antibird flap an adjustable creep settings

Hoof Pairing Crate

Contact Mark O’Brien on 0877141416for more information

FREE!!! ploughing ticket with every500ml Ivomec Super and every 25

blocks of Calseaprecalver purchasedbetween now and the end of August.

DescriptionBy using Kanters Hoof-Mix the infection pressure can be controlled because of a very broad workout spectrum.Hoof-Mix is based on organic acids which results in an optimum effect.

Advantages of Hoof-Mix– Still effective at low temperatures– Safe for user and animals– Active in faecal material

1. Treatment: A regular dosage rate of 3%, however, a rate of between 2% and 5% can be useddepending on the situation2. Clean the claws with water before the animals go through the footbath.3. Make sure the foot bath is big enough; a minimum 150L content; minimum 200x80x12cm4. Refresh the footbath after a maximum of 150 cows.

NOW IS THE TIME TO CONTROL ANY HOOF PROBLEMS IN YOUR HERD!

DISINFECTION PROCEDURE FORCRYPTO/COCCIDIOSIS

Kenocox is a broad spectrum disinfectant effectiveagainst excreted endoparasites. This formula killsboth diseases which build up in animal housing. Easyto use, there is no phenol in the solution, making itsafe for users and animals. The best product to usebefore Kenocox is Kenosan.

Step 1:Take away all the removableequipment (buckets etc.) andclean and disinfect them

Step 2:To ensure both types of diseases are killed, clear anymanure and feed from the area.

Step 3:Proceed with the usual cleaning and disinfectionprocedure using Kenosan. Allow the area to dry.

Step 4:Dilute Kenocox in water until a homogeneoussolution is obtained. A dosage rate of 4% (40 ml ofKenocox per 1 ltr water) Spray all floors, walls andequipment with the solution until all areas are wetand include any surfaces that may come in contactwith animals. Kenocox can be applied to all types ofsurfaces.

Step 5:Close the doors and allow a minimum contact timeof 2 hours. Apply as much solution as necessary toensure that all surfaces remain wet during the entiretime.

A NOTE FROM YOUR LOCAL LAB!ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORIES

Worms

Worms (stomach and intestinal) cause diarrhoea and weightloss. Infection with worms cause ill health, weight loss andfinancial loss. Young animals in particular may developsevere clinical symptoms resulting in loss of appetite andrestricting growth rates. Those worms cause a conditionknown as parasitic gastroenteritis (PGE) that can affect cattleof all ages including sheep. Older cattle develop a resistanceto roundworm and are less likely to be clinically effected.

Lungworm commonly known as “hoose”effects cattle sheepand other grazing animals. Clinical signs of infection includecoughing and difficulty in breathing especially if animals arebeing moved. Immunity to lungworm quickly develops butonly lasts approximately 6 months in the absence of furtherinfection. Lungworm infection can be confirmed by thedetection of lungworm larvae in faeces.

How to use our service

If you would like to send a sample of faeces or milk fortesting please post or drop your sample to animal HealthLabs. Please ensure that it is in a properly sealed containersuch as a screw top plastic jar or a strong plastic bag whichcan be sealed against leakage. It is also advisable to packageround it with paper or bubble-wrap for added security.

Don’t forget to provide us with your contact details. Pleaseallow 2-3 working days max for your test results and sendpayment with sample (Cheques payable to AHLI), you canalso pay over the phone with your card. For information onpricing please contact us at 023 88 54100.

CLEARANCE SPECIALS - WHILE STOCKS LAST

BraunSteamIron

Now €99

PhillipsMini mixerNow

€34.95

Hitachi 9”

grinder set

Now €139

Get 4” grinder

worth €65

FREE

HitachiCordless

Combi DrillWas €175Now €149

For further information or special requirementscontact: Tom Sutton 087 695 7432, Liam O’Donovan

087 945 5397 or Rachel Keohane 087 618 1901or email admin@lisavairdco-op.ie

1. Spray off the old sward with glyphosphate.

2. Soil test and apply lime, phosphorus andpotassium as necessary, pH should be atleast 6.0 (optimum 6.2 - 6.5).

3. Good ploughing ensures a level field forsilage cutting later on and buries theexisting vegetation. If ploughing is notpossible, two or three runs with a discfollowed by one or two runs of a powerharrow ensures good soil to seed contact.

4. A fine, firm seed bed is the objective ofseed bed preparation, a seed bed that istoo deep is not desirable.

5. Select a grass seed mixture based onintended field use, duration of the ley,according to the type of livestock andmanagement and sow at a rate of 14kg ofgrass seed per acre.

6. Sow into warm, moist soil conditions notdeeper than 15mm.

7. Roll well afterwards to ensure good seedto soil contact.

8. Monitor closely for fruit fly, leatherjacket,wireworm and other pest attach and takeimmediate action where necessary.

9. Post emergence spray is essential,particularly after minimum cultivation, postemergence spray should be appliedapproximately 6 weeks afterestablishment just before the first grazing.

10.Graze the new reseeds before closing forsilage, this ensures adequate tillernumbers and helps persistency.

RESEEDING - TEN POINTPLAN

Reseeding - Post Emergence SprayProduct Rate/Ha Weeds Controlled

Clovex 7 litres/Ha Seedling weeds - Cloversafe (not Chickweed)

Hi-LoadMircam 1.25 litres/Ha Docks, Buttercup, Thistle,

ChickweedClovex +

TriadClovex @ 5 litres/Ha +Triad @ 10 grams/Ha

Seedling weeds includingChickweed

Why Reseed?

The level of reseeding taking placeon farms is far too low and must beincreased.

◊ Increased sward productivity (15-20%).The average different between old andnew swards is 3t DM/ha.

◊ Increased nutrient efficiency - moreresponsive to Nitrogen (+24%) -provided pH levels and P and K indicesare correct.

◊ Higher DM production - especially fromFebruary through to end of May.

◊ Increased spring and autumn growth(critical shoulders of the grazingseason).

◊ Dense leafy swards resulting inincreased intakes and thereforeincreased carrying capacity (0.8cow/ha).

◊ Reduced overall silage requirement.Also silage made is of better qualityand easier preserved.

◊ Opportunity to get rid of weeds andeliminate old non-productive swards.

Rushes & RagwortProduct Rate/Ha Weeds Controlled

M50 MCPA 2.7 litres/Ha Rushes, Buttercup,Ragworth

Dyweed 50 3.3 litres/Ha Ragworth, Buttercup,Thistle, Dock

Forefront T 2 litres/Ha Dock, Thistle, Dandelion,Buttercup, Ragworth

ThistlesProduct Rate/Ha Weeds Controlled

M50 MCPA 2.7 litres/Ha Moderate on Thistles,Rushes, Ragworth

Thistlex 1 litre/Ha Creeping Thistles, SowThistle, Spear Thistle

Burning OffProduct Rate/Ha Weeds Controlled

Glyfos Dakar 3 Kg/Ha Complete burn off

Biograde Max 6 litres/Ha Complete burn off

Water Rates and Stock Withholding

Hurler Doxstar Pastor ForerontT

Hi-LoadMercam Thistlex Clovex Glyfos

Dakar

Water Rate (litres/Ha) 200 - 400 300 - 400 300 200 - 300 100 - 400 200 - 400 100 - 400 150 - 250

Stock WithholdingDays 3 7 7 7 7 14 14 5

No. 2 Intensive Grazing and Over-Sowing Mixture

Late Tetraploid Meiduno 06th June 4kgsLate Tetraploid Astonenergy 02nd June 4kgsLate Diploid Drumbo 07th June 4kgs

HEADING DATES

A high quality grazing mixture formulation for Irish farmerscombining:● Excellent Spring Growth● High DMD yields and low grazing ability factors.

Meiduno is the current new and exciting variety to come out of theTeagasc breeding programme in Carlow.

Clover MixesClover can be added to any of the above mixes at a rate of half akg per mix. However advice in a high Dock situation would be toplant a non-clover mixture and user stronger herbicide chemistry(Hurler) to control the Docks when spraying reseeds and thenover-seed a clover mixture 6 weeks later. Specific Clover Mixturesare made to order, whilst a standard one will be a 5kg pack ofCrusader and Chieftain.

No. 4 Intensive Two-Cut Silage and Grazing

Intermediate Diploid Aberwolf 31st May 3.5KgsIntermediate Diploid Abermagic 31st May 3.5KgsIntermediate Tetraploid Dunluce 30th May 2.5kgsIntermediate Tetraploid Aberclyde 26th May 2.5kgs

HEADING DATES

● These are all excellent for silage in the new Teagasc PastureProfit Index in a 2 cut situation.

● It is required to cut before the 26th of May.● A combination of high yielding and persistent silage grasses

with compact heading dates – important in silage swards.

No. 3 Grazing One-Cut Silage

Late Diploid Drumbo 07th June 3.5kgsLate Diploid Aberchoice 10th June 4.5kgsLate Tetraploid Abergain 05th June 4 kgs

HEADING DATES

● This is the best grazing mixture combining excellent Spring growthand digestibility.

● The highest Digestibility ratings on the 2017 PPI list for theircategories.

● All varieties show excellent graze out characteristics in Teagasctrial work at Clonakilty Agricultural College.