Dairy
Most used dairy sires for the first 6 months of 2024 revealed
The most frequently used dairy sires for the 2024 spring-calving breeding season have been revealed by the Irish Cattle Breeding...
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Beef
How soon after breeding can cows be scanned?
The breeding season has now drawn to a close on most spring-calving suckler and dairy herds across the country. Based...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Dairy
Maintaining pregnancy rates this breeding season
The majority of cows will have received their first service, meaning the focus should now be on maintaining pregnancy rates....
Dairy
ICBF publishes 2024 active dairy bull list
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has published the active dairy bull list for 2024, detailing the top 75 bulls...
Beef News
What beef-on-dairy bulls are on the Advantage guide list?
The breeding season has now kicked off on many spring-calving dairy and suckler farms across the country, and the sire...
Dairy Technical
Recording heats as breeding start date nears
As the breeding draws closer, it is important that dairy farmers begin to record heats and take action on cows...
Dairy Technical
Preparing the stock bull for breeding season
Breeding season is fast approaching, and although the use of artificial insemination (AI) grows year-on-year, stock bulls still have a...
Dairy Technical
Lameness issues need to be a focus as breeding approaches
Cows on the vast majority of farms have spent much longer in the shed than was expected by most, which...
Dairy Technical
Does a synchronisation programme have a place on your farm?
The use of a synchronisation programme may be a good option for dairy farmers this breeding season. A programme can...
Dairy Technical
Important to maintain intakes as breeding season approaches
The breeding season is fast approaching and getting cows grazing continues to be a significant challenge on dairy farms. On...
Dairy Technical
Breeding season: Achieving 90% three-week submission rates
A target within many herds will be to have a submission rate of 90% within the first three weeks of...
Dairy Technical
Importance of checking that maiden heifers are on target
It is vital that you check that your maiden heifers are still on target to reach their target weights for...
Dairy Technical
Breeding: Time to start preparation for 2024 season
As the breeding season approaches on farms, it is important that you begin preparations and ensure that everything is ready...
Dairy Technical
Breeding season: What is the potential impact of a retained placenta?
A retained placenta is not an uncommon occurrence during the calving season. Any cows that experience a retained placenta should...
Dairy Technical
Does sexed semen have a place in every herd?
The use of sexed semen on Irish farms continues to grow, but is it for everyone or has it come...
Dairy Technical
Breeding season: What criteria is being used to select sires?
The breeding season is just around the corner and many farmers will have selected their sires or are in the...
Dairy Technical
Breeding 2024: Focus on components and health
With the calving season in sight for many dairy farmers, the breeding season for 2024 may seem a long way...
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...