Sheep
A simple way to identify an underperforming ram
Breeding has commenced for many March-lambing flocks and, after the difficult year that’s just gone, farmers are hoping that their...
Sheep
Breeding has commenced for many March-lambing flocks and, after the difficult year that’s just gone, farmers are hoping that their...
Dairy
Although many spring-calving dairy herds will continue to milk on into late November and early December, the importance of body...
Sheep
Now that we are in the latter stages of September, and the National Ploughing Championships are behind us for another...
Beef
Case study of a bull’s €uro-Stars changing – Wilodge Cerberus (WGE) A question that has puzzled cattle breeders and beef...
Sheep
Managing ewe condition is one of the most practical and useful steps that can be taken on-farm to improve productivity...
Sheep
Although the breeding season may be far from the minds of many sheep farmers, now is an opportune time to...
Sheep
Taking inspiration from the famous Logie Durno ram sale in Scotland, a group of young breeders have come together to...
Sheep
Are your ewes ready for breeding 2018 was the question posed by Teagasc’s Cathal McAuley at last weekend’s SHEEP 2018...
Beef
Currently, the amount of suckler farms in Ireland using AI is low; somewhere in the region of 23% of progeny...
Dairy
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation recently outlined how genomically-selected bulls perform in relation to daughter-proven bulls. On average, the ICBF...
Dairy
The Economic Breeding Index (EBI) has delivered €750 million of additional value to the dairy sector over the last 20 years,...
Beef
By now, early-calving suckler cows will have commenced cycling and the majority of suckler herds will start breeding in the...
Sheep
John Renehan runs a commercial and pedigree sheep breeding operation in Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny. The farm encompasses 170ac – 50ac...
Dairy
Breeding has commenced on numerous dairy farms throughout the country. Initially, many farmers are opting to breed with AI before...
Dairy
Heat detection aids can help identify bulling cows and this is particularly important for herds using AI. Identifying cows on...
Dairy
Breeding – if not already started – is set to kick into gear on many dairy farms over the coming...
Dairy
A profitable dairy farming business hinges on many variables; but the importance of fertility should always be to the forefront...
Dairy
Like so many dairy farmers throughout the country, this spring has proved challenging for PJ O’Keeffe – the 2017 Marca...