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Buildings focus: Housing 60 head of suckler cows in a new cubicle shed in Co. Kildare

January 11, 2020

The first buildings focus of 2020 saw AgriLand pay a visit to a new cubicle and calving shed in Crookstown, Co. Kildare. The new…

Map: How many suckler cows are there in each county of Ireland?

January 6, 2020

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Data released by the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) shows that the national suckler cow herd totals just 934,273 cows – a decline…

Clearance sale: 90 suckler cows at Ballyjamesduff Mart this evening

December 4, 2019

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A suckler herd clearance sale will be taking place at Ballyjamesduff Mart, Co. Cavan, this evening, Wednesday, December 4. The sale will feature…

What can I do to help get my autumn-calving cows back in calf?

November 4, 2019

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The calving season on approximately 20% of the majority of Irish suckler farms that operate an autumn-calving system has drawn to a close.…

Suckler calf numbers born in August continue to fall

November 3, 2019

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Figures have indicated to a slight reduction in the number of calves registered to suckler cows during the month of August 2019. Figures…

Beef focus: Steers and heifers performing well from grass and clover in Co. Meath

October 10, 2019

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Located in Grange, Co. Meath, the Derrypatrick Herd is a suckler-to-beef operation. Its primary objective is to evaluate suckler calf-to-beef production systems, with the…

SCSI/Teagasc report: €381/ha gross margin for suckling enterprises

May 14, 2019

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In 2018, the average gross margin per hectare earned on single suckling enterprises is estimated to have been €381/ha, a 19% decrease on…

How should I be managing and feeding my suckler cows after calving?

March 31, 2019

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The calving period on suckler farms across the country is well underway. And, from talking to suckler farmers around the country, the season…

Canadian cow gives birth to whopping 94kg calf

March 29, 2019

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A Simmental cross cow has ‘broke the scales’ and – against the odds – given birth to a 208lb (94kg) live calf in…

PGI status should be given to ‘less intensive’ suckler systems

March 6, 2019

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Any initiative to get EU Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status for beef should be focused on developing a niche for animal welfare friendly,…

Video: Ulster farmer to put 900 heifers ‘on the market’ this Saturday

March 5, 2019

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Father/son farming duo in Randalstown, Co. Antrim, James and Nelson Alexander will host an open day this Saturday, March 9, taking place on…

Nutrition and body condition critical for getting autumn-calving cows back in calf

October 21, 2018

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The calving season on approximately 20% of Irish suckler farms that operate an autumn-calving system has drawn to a close. Figures have pointed…

What should I feed my spring-calving cows and heifers this winter?

October 19, 2018

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Calving may seem like a long way away for spring-calving suckler herds, but winter management is key to the success of the calving…

€40/suckler cow: ‘Farmers need to understand why they are weighing their calves’

October 11, 2018

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Shane and Joanne Bowers run a pedigree Aubrac herd in Shrubbywood, Co. Westmeath. Both Shane and Joanne work off-farm, but have a real…

Creed deems current suckler supports ‘appropriate’

September 27, 2018

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The current range of supports available to suckler farmers, together with ensuring market access to as many markets as possible, are appropriate for the…