Research update: How has timed AI fared on suckler cows? June 9, 2019 Beef Currently, the amount of suckler farms in Ireland using AI is low; somewhere in the region of 25% of progeny from the suckler…
Are you implementing an AI programme this year? June 1, 2019 Beef Currently, the amount of suckler farms in Ireland using AI is low; somewhere in the region of 25% of progeny from the suckler…
What heat detection aids are out there to use on my suckler herd? June 1, 2019 Beef While some farmers’ breeding season began earlier in the year, the majority of suckler farms have just started, while it is just around…
Beef use increases by 25% while Jersey use falls by 20% May 31, 2019 Dairy There has been a large increase in beef AI usage on the national dairy herd, for this year, according to figures from the…
Breeding 2019: What’s actually happening on farms? May 20, 2019 Dairy The good spring and the recent spell of good weather has resulted in an exceptional start to the 2019 breeding season – with…
Dairy focus: Video reveals the ins and outs of fresh semen May 18, 2019 Dairy The use of fresh semen has grown in popularity over the last number of years amongst dairy farmers and AI service providers. In…
What’s your strategy like for this year’s breeding season? May 12, 2019 Dairy The breeding season has started for some and is only beginning for others; however, by now you should have a plan in place…
‘Vasectomised bulls make picking up heifers a piece of cake’ May 5, 2019 Dairy Poor or inaccurate heat detection is the main cause of missed heats or false heats (wrongly submitted cows for breeding). This can impact…
Key principles for successful dairy cattle breeding April 28, 2019 Dairy “In the past, farmers were more interested in the milk yield of their cows than the fertility of their herd, but fertility is…
Time to let go of those passengers here for a free ride April 28, 2019 Dairy As the breeding season begins, it is time to sit up and take notice of the cows currently milking in your herd or…
Tips: What are your breeding goals for the next 12 months? April 25, 2019 Following the 2018 challenging summer, with an extended dry period, we can look forward to the next breeding season – now fast approaching.… Sponsored
Top tip for reducing the workload this breeding season April 21, 2019 Dairy Your replacement heifers are, or should be, the most suitable animals for breeding your herd’s future replacement heifers. For this to happen they…
Are you considering purchasing a stock bull this year? April 20, 2019 Dairy If you are considering purchasing a stock bull or a vasectomised bull for this year’s breeding season, now is the time to do…
Why is having a compact calving pattern so important? April 14, 2019 Dairy The calving pattern on farms is what sets the top-performing herds apart from the lower-performing herds, in terms of maximising milk output from…
Picking bulls which complement your herd April 13, 2019 Dairy During a recent breeding information event, Seamus Hughes – a Progressive Genetics dairy breeding adviser – outlined what the essential sub-indexes to look…
‘The value of dairy calves are affected by the breeding strategy of dairy farmers’ April 12, 2019 Dairy The welfare and value of dairy calves “are profoundly affected by the breeding strategy of dairy farmers” and “calf management protocols” that are…
Tightening calving from 6 months to 12 weeks in Co. Monaghan April 11, 2019 Dairy John McCabe has been on a journey reducing his calving interval from six months to just 12 weeks. John supplies the new Lakeland…
5 aids for achieving an optimum submission rate April 11, 2019 Dairy Adequate heat detection is one of the most important components of a successful breeding season. Heat detection is what determines the amount of…
