Dairy
A lot of interesting figures have arose following the breeding season of 2024, which gives an insight into what way the breeding and the...
As we enter into the latter stages of the breeding season for spring calving herds, it is vitally important to pick up any repeats in order..
Agriland spoke to number of representatives from AI companies around the country to see what were the top bulls used this breeding season...
As the end of the breeding season closes in, with many farmers now turning the bull/bulls out with with their cows, we can take a...
For a lot of dairy farmers, first-cut silage is wrapped up and for the spring-calving herds, the fifth week of the breeding season is now...
Thinking about bull safety is crucial, as we are now entering into the fifth week of the breeding season, a lot of farmers will be letting...
Good grazing infrastructure plays a vital role in grazing management on farms. As well as that, a well designed farm roadway and collecting..
Dairy Technical
Getting the stock bull out at the right time is crucial, as if he is let out too early, there is the possibility that there will be too many
Now that we are three weeks into the breeding season, it is important to assess whether we have reached our targets.
As the breeding draws closer, it is important that dairy farmers begin to record heats and take...
Breeding season is fast approaching, and although the use of artificial insemination (AI) grows year-on-year, stock bulls still have a place
Cows on the vast majority of farms have spent much longer in the shed than was expected by most,...
The use of a synchronisation programme may be a good option for dairy farmers this breeding season. A programme can be used on the heifers...
The breeding season is fast approaching and getting cows grazing continues to be a significant...
A target within many herds will be to have a submission rate of 90% within the first three weeks of the breeding season.
Taking blood samples from a number of cows within your herd is a good way to determine their mineral status ahead of breeding.
Vaccinations play a important role on dairy farms and ahead of the breeding a number of boosters may be required.
As the breeding season approaches on farms, it is important that you begin preparations and ensure that everything is ready for the planned start of...
A retained placenta is not uncommon occurrence during the calving season, but cows that it occurs to need to be checked prior to breeding.
The use of sexed semen on Irish farms continues to grow, but is it for everyone or has it come too early for some herds?
Based on the trade for dairy-beef calves across the country, it is evident that the trade is changing. The introduction of tools such as...
The feed quality of grazed grass can not be brought, according to Dr. Joe Patton from Teagasc speaking the breeding event held in the Corrin Event centre.
How Irish dairy farmers are paid for their milk has to be a major factor when selecting potential sires for the 2024 breeding season.
