Dairy
Rise in fly numbers increases risk of summer mastitis
With Irish temperatures reaching heatwave levels, livestock farmers are being advised that fly numbers will increase dramatically. In turn, this...
dry cows
Dairy Technical
Keeping summer mastitis at bay
Summer mastitis is usually seen in dry cows and heifers during the summer months from late June to mid-September. It...
Beef
Pics and prices: Quality weanlings hit in excess of €3/kg at Ballymahon Mart
Ballymahon Mart’s weekly cattle sale took place on Thursday last (March 22). A mixture of farmers and feedlot buyers competed...
Beef
Ballyjamesduff Mart: Top price of €2,600 achieved by cow and calf pairing
Ballyjamesduff Mart’s weekly cattle sale took place on Tuesday last (February 13). A mixture of farmers, feedlot buyers and exporters...
Dairy
'Dry cows need a total comfort solution'
Dry cows must be provided with total comfort at all times, so as to ensure a successful calving, according to...