Dairy
Reducing protein levels in dairy cow diets has tremendous potential
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland, in conjunction with the European Milk Forum, recently hosted a webinar highlighting the impact...
Sexed Semen
Dairy
Irish dairy 'big enough' to have sexed semen lab of its own
The Irish dairy industry is big enough to merit a sexed semen lab of its own – which will be...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
Dairy
'We have been lobbying hard to get a sexing lab in this country' - ICMSA president
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) have been “lobbying very hard” to get a sexing lab in this country. That’s...
Dairy
Department says 'a sexed semen lab in Ireland is a matter for the AI industry'
Any steps towards establishing a sexed semen laboratory in Ireland is a matter for the AI industry, according to a...
Dairy
Sexed semen now accounts for almost 1 in 3 UK inseminations
Sexed semen now accounts for almost one in three inseminations in the UK, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development...
Dairy
What are processors doing to address the dairy calf dilemma?
The issue of calf welfare has been a topic that has been in the spotlight a lot in recent weeks...
Dairy
Sexed semen: Why is it not there yet?
One thing that had been brought up time and time again, as a potential answer to the flood of male...
N.Ireland
Use of sexed semen 'increased rapidly' in NI dairy herds
Sexed semen technology has been constantly evolving over recent years – and its use in Northern Ireland dairy herds has...
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Renowned sheep farming pair trust Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The...
Dairy
Study reveals the viability of sexed semen for dairy farmers
A recent study – undertaken by Teagasc this spring – revealed how timing of AI, relative to the expected time...
Dairy
Dairy bull calf crisis: Will sexed semen be the answer?
As this year’s dairy bull calf crisis starts to wind down, dairy farmers begin their search for answers to the...
Dairy
Have you considered using sexed semen on your dairy herd?
Sexed semen straws have a 90% purity and, therefore, a 90% chance of producing a female calf. That was one...
Dairy
200 farmers found for sexed semen trial
Some 200 dairy herds have enrolled to partake in a sexed semen trial this spring, the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation’s...
Dairy
200 dairy herds required for sexed semen trial
A major sexed semen field trial is set to get underway on Irish dairy farms this spring. ICBF (Irish Cattle...
Agri-Business
Sexed semen the long-term solution for unwanted calves
The multitude of unwanted dairy bull calves about the country since the onset of calving has once more highlighted the...
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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...
Dairy
'Conception rates from sexed semen will soon be as good as conventional'
Sexed semen is expected to match the conception rates of conventional semen in the near future according to a leading...