Agri-Business
Climate 'supercomputer' launched for 'more timely weather forecasting'
A new Met Éireann weather and climate “supercomputer” has become operational for “more timely weather forecasting”, in collaboration with three...
Heat Stress
Dairy
Heat stress a growing issue for dairy farms - vet
Heat stress is a challenge that is set to become more significant as the impact of climate change gathers pace,...
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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...
N.Ireland
Research on Antrim farm identifies heat stress in animals
The impact of heat stress has been identified on a Co. Antrim dairy farm, as a result of recent research...
Dairy Technical
High temperatures could bring heat stress to the farm
With temperatures to reach in excess of 27° over the coming days, farmers must be vigilant to ensure that heat...
Dairy Technical
Heat stress needs to be monitored in cows
The temperatures across the country are starting to rise and farmers need to start looking at heat stress within their...
Dairy
Dairy cows heat stress study receives £1.24m funding boost
A new UK-based research project which will focus on the issue of dairy cow heat stress has received a £1.24...
Environment
DAFM issues advice to protect livestock during hot weather
Farmers have been urged to take steps to protect their livestock in the heat this weekend by the Department of...
Dairy Technical
Study: Heat stress causing milk yield loss in cows
A study conducted in the UK has determined that heat stress in dairy cows may be causing significant milk yield...
Beef
Heat stress: A real threat to cattle in current conditions
With temperatures expected to surpass 30° in the coming days, the ongoing hot weather – while welcomed by many farmers...
Dairy
Know the symptoms of heat stress in your cattle?
Temperatures are expected to touch 30° in some parts of the country over the coming days and, as a result,...
