With many years of experience the Hi-Spec nutritional advice team can be relied on.

Republic of Ireland
Matthew English-Hayden B.Ag.Sc.
Agricultural Consultant
Gort na NGealt,
Rathrush, Rathoe,
Co. Carlow
Ph. (059) 9759448
Fax. (059 9159448
International code: (+353 59)

Matthew grew up on the family farm in Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, which is now run by his brothers Joe and Michael, where they have a well-known high production dairy herd.
Having being educated in the University of Minnesota and also in Reading University in England, Matthew embarked on a career as a consultant specialising in nutrition and dairy management. He soon became well know for his "no-nonsense" approach to farming and "keep it simple" philosophy.
In dairying he looks at the whole farm and appraises its strong points and builds up the most feasible system for that particular farm and in all cases making maximum use of grass and home grown feed. Feeding the cow is all about producing a gallon of milk cheaply and keeping the cow healthy. That feeding will be influenced by the genetic potential of the cow and by the facilities available on the farm.
When it comes to fattening cattle he looks at the type of cattle and the potential of live weight-gain and then feeds to get maximum intake of reasonably priced feed thus giving the highest margin per day per animal. This results in higher profit per head and quicker turnover.
The whole area of non-grass forages, is an area which he claims has not yet being developed in Ireland and has great potential. This will allow greater flexibility and less dependency on poor quality grass silage. When these crops are grown and preserved properly then with the proper nutritional advice, excellent results can be got from all types of stock.
Matthew has spent a number of years in the USA where he is a partner in an 800-cow diary farm in Florida. This and his consultancy work around Europe have given him a level of experience which is difficult to match.
He is also working as a nutritionist for Bolger's of Ferns, Co. Wexford, one of the countries best quality feed suppliers.
Having worked for Hi-Spec on a part time basis over the last nine years, he is now available to Hi-Spec customer's full time.

International
Dr. W. Alan McIlmoyle
20 Young Street, Lisburn,
BT27 5EB
Northern Ireland
Ph. (01846) 661766
Fax. (01846) 661128
International code: (+44 1846)

After graduating with an Honours degree in Agriculture from Queen's University, Belfast, Alan McIlmoyle was awarded a Ph.D. degree for work conducted at the Agricultural Research Institute, Hillborough. He subsequently joined the research staff at the Institute - a joint appointment which included a lectureship in the Faculty of Agriculture at Queens University. During his period at the Institute, Dr. McIlmoyle published numerous research papers and presented papers at several International meetings.
Following a period with the Northern Ireland Agricultural Trust working on the commercial development of new techniques, Dr McIlmoyle joined a multi-national animal nutrition company as a Senior Nutritionist, providing a technical service on a wide range of products which were sold into the animal feed and livestock industry throughout Ireland.
After spending seven years as General Manager for the company in Ireland, Dr McIlmoyle established his own Animal Nutrition, Agricultural Consultancy and Agricultural Recruitment company in 1989.
Since 1989, the company has serviced a wide range of clients in Ireland, the UK and Internationally, including countries in the former Eastern Bloc.
As a member of the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants, Dr. McIlmoyle has access to a network of specialists and experts covering all aspects of agricultural and horticultural production.

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