Advice for farmers on grass growth during dry weather
An animal nutritionist in the North West says that the impact of the current dry spell depends very much on the land. Justin McDonagh, Aurivo Animal Feeds Nutritionist, says the land here is heavier than in other parts of the country. He says as a result the stress on the…
HIQA: Nutrition and fresh drinking water not seen as priority in some hospitals
A review published by HIQA, the Health Information and Quality Authority, says nutritious food and access to drinking water are not viewed as a priority for some Irish hospitals. HIQA also says malnutrition affects more than a quarter of patients admitted to hospitals. HIQA has also found that lack of…