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A simple way to identify an underperforming ram

October 27, 2018

Breeding has commenced for many March-lambing flocks and, after the difficult year that’s just gone, farmers are hoping that their rams will be…

Time to focus on body condition score

October 15, 2018

Dairy

Although many spring-calving dairy herds will continue to milk on into late November and early December, the importance of body condition score can…

Are your ewes ready for breeding?

September 24, 2018

Sheep

Now that we are in the latter stages of September, and the National Ploughing Championships are behind us for another year, it’s time…

Cattle breeding: Why did that bull’s figures fall?

September 23, 2018

Beef

Case study of a bull’s €uro-Stars changing – Wilodge Cerberus (WGE) A question that has puzzled cattle breeders and beef farmers in recent…

Time to draft thinner ewes on to better feed

September 2, 2018

Sheep

Managing ewe condition is one of the most practical and useful steps that can be taken on-farm to improve productivity and reduce problems,…

Nedap CowControl: Know your cows, control your herd and improve your farm

August 31, 2018

Using an activity monitoring system allows dairy farmers to catch cows in heat for effective insemination, with the highest chance of conception. But,…

Time to complete your ram’s annual ‘NCT’

August 15, 2018

Sheep

Although the breeding season may be far from the minds of many sheep farmers, now is an opportune time to conduct your ram’s…

‘Big Boy Ram Sale’ targets commercially-driven farmers

August 12, 2018

Sheep

Taking inspiration from the famous Logie Durno ram sale in Scotland, a group of young breeders have come together to develop a sale…

Time to conduct your ewe pre-breeding ‘NCT’

July 13, 2018

Sheep

Are your ewes ready for breeding 2018 was the question posed by Teagasc’s Cathal McAuley at last weekend’s SHEEP 2018 open day in…

Should more suckler farms be using AI?

June 3, 2018

Beef

Currently, the amount of suckler farms in Ireland using AI is low; somewhere in the region of 23% of progeny from the suckler…

‘Genomic bulls deliver production and fertility’

May 26, 2018

Dairy

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation recently outlined how genomically-selected bulls perform in relation to daughter-proven bulls. On average, the ICBF states, a group…

What has the EBI delivered in monetary terms?

May 25, 2018

Dairy

The Economic Breeding Index (EBI) has delivered €750 million of additional value to the dairy sector over the last 20 years, according to the…

Close observation needed during this breeding season

May 20, 2018

Beef

By now, early-calving suckler cows will have commenced cycling and the majority of suckler herds will start breeding in the coming weeks. Ensuring…

Sheep focus: ‘To make a living out of sheep, you need to have output’

May 20, 2018

Sheep

John Renehan runs a commercial and pedigree sheep breeding operation in Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny. The farm encompasses 170ac – 50ac of which is…

Don’t let an under-performing bull put a dampener on breeding

May 14, 2018

Dairy

Breeding has commenced on numerous dairy farms throughout the country. Initially, many farmers are opting to breed with AI before making the transition…