Dairy
Now a couple of weeks into the breeding season, a lot of farmers will begin to wrap artificial insemination and let out stock bulls to run
At a recent Teagasc/Dairygold farm walk in Co. Cork, dairy farmer Tim Leader highlighted how he has been staying ahead of grass quality...
Coming towards the end of May, many farmers may be tempted to finish up dairy AI (artificial insemination) and let out the stock bulls...
We are now into the breeding season and for the majority of dairy farms, sexed semen usage is going to dominate the first three weeks...
Beef
IFA president, Francie Gorman has called on AI companies to withdraw plans to introduce intellectual property (IP) restrictions on AI bulls
The ICMSA claimed that it is "highly doubtful" that AI companies can apply IP rights on farmers' animals bred through conventional practices.
There are still many cows across the country to calve down, however, breeding season is getting closer and so cows need to be picked...
The ICMSA has raised concerns over farmers' rights to ownership over their stock if AI companies introduce IP rights.
The largest operators in the AI sector have said they intend to introduce intellectual property (IP) rights on their high genetic merit bulls
N.Ireland
The PSNI are appealing for information following a report o the theft of artificial insemination equipment in Co. Tyrone.
Aoife O’Sullivan has been appointed to the position of Group Veterinary Officer at Ai Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd.
Agriland spoke to number of representatives from AI companies around the country to see what were the top bulls used this breeding season...
The Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society has announced the details of its 'Breed a Roan Scheme' for 2024 which will see...
The consistent use of sexed semen has been highlighted as a critically important technology within the dairy sector
Corrin Mart, Fermoy, Co. Cork, is set to be the venue for an information event aimed at both dairy and beef farmers on Wednesday, December 6.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said it is appealing for witnesses and...
Rural Life
An AI technician with Munster Bovine, Connie O'Driscoll provides a unique service for farmers in Co. Cork.
Sexed straws now account for almost 80% of Ai Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd’s semen sales into the dairy sector.
Dairy Technical
The overall pregnancy rate for sexed semen on Irish dairy farms is now at 59%, compared with conventional artificial insemination (AI) at 64%.
Agri-Business
Eurogene AI Services has today (Tuesday, May 2) announced the appointment of Eamonn Coleman as its new national sales manager.
The breeding season is approaching on farms, with most dairy farmers having completed the selection of their bull teams.
The ICBF recently released a table showing the top 10 artificial insemination (AI) sires used on suckler cows in 2022.
Beef News
Dovea Genetics hosted a beef breeding event at Mayo Sligo Livestock Mart in Ballina, Co. Mayo on Thursday evening (March 2).
