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View article: An online survey of farmers' perspectives on the adoption of multispecies swards: Barriers, benefits and knowledge gaps
An online survey of farmers' perspectives on the adoption of multispecies swards: Barriers, benefits and knowledge gaps Open
Background This study used an online survey to explore the perspectives, practices and knowledge gaps of Irish farmers regarding the adoption of multispecies swards (MSS), a sustainable alternative to traditional monoculture grassland syst…
View article: Determinants of Soil <scp>pH</scp> and Nutrient Management Changes in Agricultural Catchments of Ireland
Determinants of Soil <span>pH</span> and Nutrient Management Changes in Agricultural Catchments of Ireland Open
Sustainable nutrient management is critical for maintaining soil fertility, improving agricultural productivity and mitigating environmental impacts. This study evaluated the impact of Ireland's Nitrates Action Programme (NAP) on soil pH, …
View article: Technology driven healthcare solutions in palliative care adopting a co-creation approach.
Technology driven healthcare solutions in palliative care adopting a co-creation approach. Open
The Irish Public Service Transformation 2030 and SlainteCare strategies prioritise Digital and Innovation at Scale across all public services. One focus of the health strategies is developing primary and community care, making it possible …
View article: What Do Antenatal Women Want From Their Antenatal Education? A National Survey
What Do Antenatal Women Want From Their Antenatal Education? A National Survey Open
Introduction Antenatal education (ANE) equips pregnant women with knowledge and skills for pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. It should facilitate preparation for the whole spectrum of the maternal journey and empower women to mak…
View article: Developing a core outcome set for assessing interventions and care for parents after neonatal death in high-income countries (iCHOOSE Neonatal study): protocol for a mixed-methods study
Developing a core outcome set for assessing interventions and care for parents after neonatal death in high-income countries (iCHOOSE Neonatal study): protocol for a mixed-methods study Open
Introduction Neonatal death exerts long-lasting impact on parents’ mental health, finances and relationships, and the wider family. There is national and international momentum to evaluate interventions to support parents after the death o…
View article: Codesign and refinement of an optimised antenatal education session to better inform women and prepare them for labour and birth
Codesign and refinement of an optimised antenatal education session to better inform women and prepare them for labour and birth Open
Objective Our objective was to codesign, implement, evaluate acceptability and refine an optimised antenatal education session to improve birth preparedness. Design There were four distinct phases: codesign (focus groups and codesign works…
View article: Cross Sectional Survey of Antenatal Educators’ Views About Current Antenatal Education Provision
Cross Sectional Survey of Antenatal Educators’ Views About Current Antenatal Education Provision Open
Objectives Antenatal education (ANE) is part of National Health Service (NHS) care and is recommended by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to increase birth preparedness and help pregnant women/birthing people de…
View article: Protocol for a mixed-methods study to develop a Core Outcome Set for assessing interventions and care for parents after neonatal death (iCHOOSE Neonatal study)
Protocol for a mixed-methods study to develop a Core Outcome Set for assessing interventions and care for parents after neonatal death (iCHOOSE Neonatal study) Open
Introduction: Neonatal death exerts long lasting impact on parents’ mental health, finances and relationships, and the wider family. There is national and international momentum to evaluate interventions to support parents after the death …
View article: Including clover and herb species in grazing forages – effects on milk production, milk processability and milk fatty acid profile of late lactation dairy cows supplemented with grass silage and concentrate
Including clover and herb species in grazing forages – effects on milk production, milk processability and milk fatty acid profile of late lactation dairy cows supplemented with grass silage and concentrate Open
Milk production declines as dairy cows enter late lactation, resulting in reduced milk quality and negatively impacting milk processability, such as rennet coagulation time (RCT), milk pH and ethanol stability (ES), leading to seasonality …
View article: Co-design and refinement of an optimised antenatal education session to better inform women and prepare them for labour and birth
Co-design and refinement of an optimised antenatal education session to better inform women and prepare them for labour and birth Open
Objective To co-design, implement, evaluate acceptability and refine an optimised antenatal education session to improve birth preparedness. Design There were four distinct phases: co-design (focus groups and co-design workshops with paren…
View article: A qualitative exploration of women’s expectations of birth and knowledge of birth interventions following antenatal education
A qualitative exploration of women’s expectations of birth and knowledge of birth interventions following antenatal education Open
Background Expectations of birth, and whether they are met, influence postnatal psychological wellbeing. Intrapartum interventions, for example induction, are increasing due to a changing pregnant population and evolving evidence, which ma…
View article: Dry‐matter production and botanical composition of multispecies and perennial ryegrass swards under varying defoliation management
Dry‐matter production and botanical composition of multispecies and perennial ryegrass swards under varying defoliation management Open
Multispecies swards, comprised of different plant functional groups have comparable production potential to high N input L. perenne swards at reduced N when legumes are included. However, information on the appropriate management of multis…
View article: A comparison of the nutritive value of perennial ryegrass, perennial ryegrass and white clover and multispecies‐based farmlet systems
A comparison of the nutritive value of perennial ryegrass, perennial ryegrass and white clover and multispecies‐based farmlet systems Open
Background Limited information is available regarding the nutritive value and structural characteristics of multispecies swards when rotationally grazed. Methods Three farmlet types were investigated in terms of their nutritive value: Loli…
View article: The effect of a zero-grazed perennial ryegrass, perennial ryegrass and white clover, or multispecies forage on the dry matter intake, milk production and nitrogen utilization of dairy cows in mid-late lactation
The effect of a zero-grazed perennial ryegrass, perennial ryegrass and white clover, or multispecies forage on the dry matter intake, milk production and nitrogen utilization of dairy cows in mid-late lactation Open
The objective of this experiment was to assess the impact of forage type on the DMI and milk production of mid-late lactation dairy cows. Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) (PRG), PRG and white clover (Trilfolium repens) (PRGWC) and multi…
View article: Rumen fermentation and forage degradability in dairy cows offered perennial ryegrass, perennial ryegrass and white clover, or a multispecies forage
Rumen fermentation and forage degradability in dairy cows offered perennial ryegrass, perennial ryegrass and white clover, or a multispecies forage Open
An experiment was conducted to compare the rumen fermentation and degradability of three forage treatments. A perennial ryegrass (PRG; Lolium perenne), perennial ryegrass and white clover (Trifolium pratense) (PRGWC) and multispecies forag…
View article: Effects of Protein Supplementation Strategy and Genotype on Milk Production and Nitrogen Utilisation Efficiency in Late-Lactation, Spring-Calving Grazing Dairy Cows
Effects of Protein Supplementation Strategy and Genotype on Milk Production and Nitrogen Utilisation Efficiency in Late-Lactation, Spring-Calving Grazing Dairy Cows Open
The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of (1) protein supplementation strategy, (2) cow genotype and (3) an interaction between protein supplementation strategy and cow genotype on milk production and nitrogen (N) utilis…
View article: Utilising commercial farm grass growth data to evaluate long-term dry matter production of perennial ryegrass varieties
Utilising commercial farm grass growth data to evaluate long-term dry matter production of perennial ryegrass varieties Open
Little data are currently available on either the dry matter (DM) production of perennial ryegrass (PRG) swards as they age beyond 5 yr (i.e. permanent pasture) or the performance of PRG varieties on commercial grassland farms. Previous wo…
View article: Effect of Land Management on Grassland Carbon Dioxide Fluxes
Effect of Land Management on Grassland Carbon Dioxide Fluxes Open
Grassland soils can act as both a source and sink for atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). Implementing grassland management practices that increase the rates of soil CO2 sequestration are urgently sought to offset Ireland’s agricultural gree…
View article: Seasonal variations in nutritive and botanical composition properties of multispecies grazing swards over an entire dairy grazing season
Seasonal variations in nutritive and botanical composition properties of multispecies grazing swards over an entire dairy grazing season Open
Background Recently, there has been increasing interest in the use of multispecies (MS) swards in dairy grazing systems. Methods A plot grazing study was established to investigate the potential contribution of different sward species (per…
View article: The influence of phosphorus application and varying soil pH on soil and herbage properties across a range of grassland soils with impeded drainage
The influence of phosphorus application and varying soil pH on soil and herbage properties across a range of grassland soils with impeded drainage Open
On soils dominated by high proportions of clay and organic matter, soil acidity and poor nutrient use efficiency have a major impact on output potential. Due to the inherent chemical properties of these soils, reducing soil acidity and the…
View article: Interventions, outcomes and outcome measurement instruments in stillbirth care research: A systematic review to inform the development of a core outcome set
Interventions, outcomes and outcome measurement instruments in stillbirth care research: A systematic review to inform the development of a core outcome set Open
Background A core outcome set could address inconsistent outcome reporting and improve evidence for stillbirth care research, which has been identified as an important research priority. Objectives To identify outcomes and outcome measurem…
View article: Effects of concentrate supplementation and genotype on milk production and nitrogen utilisation efficiency in late-lactation, spring-calving grazing dairy cows
Effects of concentrate supplementation and genotype on milk production and nitrogen utilisation efficiency in late-lactation, spring-calving grazing dairy cows Open
The study objectives were to evaluate the effects of (1) concentrate supplementation (CS), (2) cow genotype, and (3) a potential interaction between CS and cow genotype on milk production, dry matter (DM) intake (DMI) and cow nitrogen (N) …
View article: An assessment of herbage mass, ryegrass cultivar and red clover inclusion on sward productivity, quality and morphology under a cutting protocol
An assessment of herbage mass, ryegrass cultivar and red clover inclusion on sward productivity, quality and morphology under a cutting protocol Open
The use of ‘cut-and-carry’ (the mechanical harvesting and feeding of fresh grass) has increased in some temperate regions in recent years and evidence suggests that sward management practices in this system differ to conventional grazing. …
View article: A comparison of grazing<i>v</i>. zero-grazing on early-lactation dairy cow performance
A comparison of grazing<i>v</i>. zero-grazing on early-lactation dairy cow performance Open
To overcome grass supply shortages on the main grazing block, some pasture-based dairy farmers are using zero-grazing (also known as ‘cut and carry’), whereby cows are periodically housed and fed fresh grass harvested from external land bl…
View article: Protocol for the development of a core outcome set for stillbirth care research (iCHOOSE Study)
Protocol for the development of a core outcome set for stillbirth care research (iCHOOSE Study) Open
Introduction Stillbirth is associated with significant physical, psychosocial and economic consequences for parents, families, wider society and the healthcare system. There is emerging momentum to design and evaluate interventions for car…
View article: Impact of a total mixed ration or pasture/pasture silage-based feeding strategy in the initial stages of lactation of spring-calving dairy cows on milk production, composition and selected milk processability parameters
Impact of a total mixed ration or pasture/pasture silage-based feeding strategy in the initial stages of lactation of spring-calving dairy cows on milk production, composition and selected milk processability parameters Open
The objective of this experiment was to investigate the effect of feeding strategy on milk production, composition and selected processability parameters in the initial stages of lactation. Twenty Holstein Friesian cows were allocated to o…