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'Escaping cow' mural draws the crowds to Co. Clare

Rural Life

7 months ago

'Escaping cow' mural draws the crowds to Co. Clare

A Co. Clare cow mural has caught people's imagination, with many making special trips to see the flighty Friesian seek the bigger picture.

Former monk runs 'cow cuddling' service for stress relief

Dairy

about 1 year ago

Former monk runs 'cow cuddling' service for stress relief

Former monk, Grahame Barritt, has founded Wale's first cow cuddling therapy service, 'Cow Companions', which enables people to hug a cow

Cork cow dons county colours  ahead of upcoming All-Ireland final

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Cork cow dons county colours ahead of upcoming All-Ireland final

A Cork dairy farmer's 'larger-than-life' concrete cow was treated to a makeover by a local artist ahead of this weekend's All Ireland final

British officer who rammed loose cow with car removed from frontline duties

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

British officer who rammed loose cow with car removed from frontline duties

A Surrey police officer who used a police car to stop a loose cow has been removed from frontline duties, the force has confirmed.

AHWNI warns herd owners to follow biosecurity guidance

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

AHWNI warns herd owners to follow biosecurity guidance

The following advice on biosecurity from AHWNI BVD Eradication Programme for herd owners is aimed to reduce the spread of disease at shows...

Beef

almost 2 years ago

8-year-old dry cow sells for €4,020 or €4.10/kg at Dowra Mart

A 2015-born Limousin cow took the top price at the weekly general cattle sale AT Dowra Mart on Saturday, January 20.

8-year-old dry cow sells for €4,020 or €4.10/kg at Dowra Mart

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

'Are cow collars worth the hype?' - Longford students

%%excerpt%% 'Are cow collars worth the hype?' was the question posed by three friends in transition year at Ballymahon Vocational School, Co. Longford, for their entry in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition which runs until today, January 13.

'Are cow collars worth the hype?' - Longford students

Agri-Business

about 7 years ago

Dairy Innovation Awards: C.O.W. scoops silver in Millstreet

The HerdPlus service C.O.W. (Cow’s Own Worth) scooped the silver award in Science at the National Dairy Innovation Awards last weekend.

Dairy Innovation Awards: C.O.W. scoops silver in Millstreet

Rural Life

about 7 years ago

Cattle take McDonald's drive-thru detour following escape

A number of cattle escaped from their trailer when it overturned beside a McDonald's fast food restaurant in the UK this morning.

Cattle take McDonald's drive-thru detour following escape

Dairy

over 7 years ago

ICBF on culling: Which cows should go?

The ICBF explains the details of culling cows through its C.O.W. system as drought conditions force farmers to cull early in the season.

ICBF on culling: Which cows should go?

Dairy

about 8 years ago

Know the best and worst 'C.O.W.' in your herd?

A new decision support tool to aid in culling and retention decisions of dairy cows - the C.O.W. (Cow’s Own Worth) - has been launched.

Know the best and worst 'C.O.W.' in your herd?

Rural Life

about 8 years ago

Farmer shocked to find cow strangled to death in 'barbaric crime'

A farmer and his family in Co. Meath were shocked to find one of their cows deliberately strangled to death this morning.

Farmer shocked to find cow strangled to death in 'barbaric crime'

N.Ireland

about 8 years ago

Woman killed in a farm accident involving a cow

A woman in Northern Ireland has been killed in an accident involving a cow earlier today, the HSENI has confirmed.

Woman killed in a farm accident involving a cow

Rural Life

about 8 years ago

Train line closed over weekend due to injured cow

Iarnrod Eireann had to close its train line between Limerick and Ennis over the weekend due to an injured cow blocking the route.

Train line closed over weekend due to injured cow

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

Video: Farmer's joy as world's smallest cow gives birth in Co. Sligo

A farmer in Co. Sligo claims to be the proud owner of the world's smallest cow, which has just given birth to its fourth calf.

Video: Farmer's joy as world's smallest cow gives birth in Co. Sligo

Dairy

over 8 years ago

'Dairy farmers should check out their cows' anatomy'

If farmers have a better understanding of the cow’s reproductive anatomy, the challenge of getting her in-calf becomes so much easier.

'Dairy farmers should check out their cows' anatomy'

Rural Life

almost 9 years ago

Farmer left dumbfounded after birth of quadruplet heifer calves

A farmer in north Co. Clare was left dumbfounded after a cow gave birth to four identical heifer calves over the weekend.

Farmer left dumbfounded after birth of quadruplet heifer calves

Rural Life

almost 9 years ago

Video: Group of cyclists help farmers to deliver calf

A group of cyclists in Spain stopped in the middle of their journey to help some farmers with a cow who was having some difficulties calving.

Video: Group of cyclists help farmers to deliver calf

Rural Life

almost 9 years ago

'Lucky motorist' escapes uninjured after colliding with a cow

A motorist was lucky to escape uninjured after the car they were driving collided with a cow in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

'Lucky motorist' escapes uninjured after colliding with a cow

Rural Life

over 9 years ago

Motorcyclist dies after collision with cow on national road

Gardai in Navan are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred last night after a motorcyclist was killed after his bike collided with a cow.

Motorcyclist dies after collision with cow on national road

Rural Life

over 9 years ago

'The last cow came out, ran by me and kicked me - leaving my leg in a figure of eight'

Rodney Cox, the Chairman of the Tullamore Show, was injured in a farm accident last year involving a cow which left him with broken ligaments and shattered bones.

'The last cow came out, ran by me and kicked me - leaving my leg in a figure of eight'

Rural Life

over 9 years ago

Holy cow - friends' insurance scam hits a wall (as well as a cow)!

A group of friends have admitted to an insurance scam in which they let a cow out on a country road and then struck it with their car, the Sligo Champion has reported.

Holy cow - friends' insurance scam hits a wall (as well as a cow)!

Rural Life

over 9 years ago

'The last thing I remember was her standing on my face' - Healy-Rae

Michael Healy-Rae has come out and said that he has "been through the wars" but he's alright after a cow attacked him on Sunday evening.

'The last thing I remember was her standing on my face' - Healy-Rae

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