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News & Field Insights
Practical guides, company news, and on-farm observations from the Precision Microbes team.
Minimising Abomasal Bloat In Your Calves
Abomasal bloat is a condition seen sporadically in groups of young calves being fed whole milk or milk replacers which is characterised by gaseous...
Healthy calves: building systems that work – Progress over perfection. Simple done well.
Introduction – a new year, a new system In this article, I’m going to look at the essentials of calf rearing — what I’ve learned as someone who...
Irish Field Trial Demonstrates Strong Health and Performance Benefits of Precision Microbes in Neonatal Calves
A recent on-farm Irish trial has provided clear evidence that daily supplementation with Precision Microbes liquid probiotic and postbiotic, given...
Autumn Calving: Key Tips for UK and Irish Dairy Farmers to Boost Calf Health and Performance
Autumn calving season is just around the corner, and for dairy farmers across the UK and Ireland, this is a critical time to ensure that calves get...
Precision Moments at the Dublin Horse Show 2025 – Celebrating Horses, Champions & Conversations That Matter
The Dublin Horse Show 2025 was nothing short of spectacular. As one of the most prestigious equestrian events in Ireland – and a highlight on the UK...
Silage pH: What’s Ideal and Why It Really Matters for Irish Farmers
When it comes to making high-quality silage, there are lots of numbers you can track — dry matter, crude protein, metabolisable energy, ash. But...
The Dry Matter Sweet Spot: Why 30% DM is Key to Better Silage on Irish Farms
When it comes to making high-quality grass silage, one of the most important measures is your dry matter (DM) percentage. Getting this figure right...
Good Bugs vs Bad Bugs in Silage: Winning the Microbial War in Your Grass Silage
When it comes to making high-quality grass silage, it’s not just about how you mow, wilt, and pack — it’s also about what happens microscopically....