Lakeland Agri’s Latest Calf Milk Replacer Meets High Expectations
Donal McElroy farms in the townland of Carrickallen, near Kilkerley, Co. Louth with the support of his father, Gerry and a local student. In 2021, the farm’s herd consisted of 250 milking cows, 85% of which are spring calving and the remaining 15% are autumn calvers to fulfil existing winter milk contracts. The McElroy’s system is grass-based, with the goal of a compact calving pattern while achieving optimal growth rates and thrive to ensure an effective heifer rearing system which is a critical success factor for Donal.