Sheep
Advantages of managing replacements on sheep farms
While farmers are currently finishing lambs and selecting their flock for the breeding season, consideration should be given to the...
Sheep
While farmers are currently finishing lambs and selecting their flock for the breeding season, consideration should be given to the...
Dairy
On the recent the Dairy Edge podcast, Emma-Louise Coffey was joined by Dr. Joe Patton, a dairy specialist with Teagasc and Kevin...
Sheep
Renowned for their mothering abilities, the Borris ewe has formed the backbone of many Irish sheep flocks down through the...
Beef
How farmers choose and manage their heifers are some of the most important decisions that will be made on farms...
Beef
Farmers have been given the opportunity to use some of the best up and coming bulls in their herds through...
Beef
Calving heifers down at 24 months makes commercial sense and is critical to suckler farming success, Agricultural Consultant Ian Kenny has...
Beef
Rearing replacement heifers is a key component of suckler herd management. An annual 20% replacement rate is recommended for suckler...
Beef
Calving heifers at two years is vital for the profitability of the suckler herd, but according to Teagasc there are...
Dairy
Dairy farmers should aim to provide cows with an 8 week dry period, according to Teagasc advisor Tom Downey. “For...
Beef
There has been an increased farmer focus on the replacement Index and the values that bulls poses for the new...
Beef
A key question facing many suckler farmers in the new Beef Data and Genomics Programme is wheater its worth their...