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The total number of calves born on Irish farms in 2021 has increased by over 40,000 when compared to figures from 2020.
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Breeding 2021 has come to a conclusion on most spring-calving dairy herds, with the next task being to get cows scanned.
The 2021 breeding season has drawn to a close on the majority of spring-calving dairy herds, with AI stopping and bulls removed.
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has released figures showing the top ten dairy-on-dairy and beef-on-dairy bulls for the 2021...
The breeding season is drawing to a close on most spring-calving Irish dairy farms, with ai stopping and bulls being pulled out.
The 2021 breeding season is approaching it's conclusion on spring-calving Irish dairy farms, as we approach the end of July.
The breeding season is drawing to a close on spring-calving herds - now it is good time to scan cows to determine how it has gone.
On the latest episode of the Dairy Edge podcast, hosted by Emma Louise Coffey when to end the breeding season was the main topic of discussion.
The 2021 spring-calving breeding season is entering the closing stages on most dairy farms - ICBF have released some of the data from the 2021 sire advice.
With many AI companies reporting a reduction in the demand for Jersey sires, Agriland spoke with John Tobin, Systems Manager for LIC Ireland.
With many herds now at the point in the breeding season where the stock bull has been introduced to the herd, it is time to start thinking bull safety.
The 2021 breeding season is well underway on spring-calving farms with - many farmers reporting high-submission rates across their herds.
With most farms are nearing the point where it may be time for the stock bull to be turned out. But is he fit for purpose?
Heat detection plays a crucial part in determining the amount of cows submitted and the number of cows correctly submitted for breeding.
Sire selection is a crucial aspect of herd management that sufficient time needs to be allocated to.
The breeding season has started for some and is only beginning for others; however, by now you should have a plan in place.
Increased focus on improving beef traits from the dairy herd has led to a key breeding recommendation to only generate enough dairy replacements.
Teagasc research has shown that early nutrition is critical for high fertility and embryo survival in replacement heifers.
EBI is a measure of the genetic potential of an animal, research has shown that every €1 increase in EBI will result in a €2 gain in net profit/cow.
To achieve the best expression of heat and the best conception rates, we need to do everything to ensure cows are in good BSC and their feed requirements are met.
As the breeding season begins, it is time to sit up and take notice of the cows currently milking in your herd or maybe even those which still have yet to calve.
With the breeding season starting on many farms over the coming days, the ICBF has outlined some simple steps to follow during the season.
If you are considering purchasing a stock bull or a vasectomised bull for this year’s breeding season, now is the time to do it.
