Beef
Almost 40,000 suckler herds have less than 10 cows
There are some 39,605 suckler herds in Ireland of less than 10 cows, according to latest figures released by the...
Beef
There are some 39,605 suckler herds in Ireland of less than 10 cows, according to latest figures released by the...
Beef
Some 24,000 applications from suckler to the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP) have been received by the Department of Agriculture,...
Rural Life
A Co. Meath farmer had a lucky escape when one of the cows on her farm charged her and trampled her...
Beef
With the calving season coming to a close on many suckler farms thoughts now turn to the breeding season. Teagasc...
Beef
The breeding season begins in May for suckler farmers and bull management is key at this time of year. To...
Beef
One of the common reasons for lack of thrive in young beef cattle at grass is parasitic infection, according to...
Beef
Liver fluke can affect cattle of all ages, including cows, according to Animal Health Ireland (AHI). Fluke burdens can be monitored...
Beef
Analysis carried out in 2014 found that the annual cost of keeping a suckler cow on Irish beef farms ranged...
Beef
Vaccines can be a vital tool for controlling infectious diseases but it is important to remember that they are only one element...
Beef
The Department of Agriculture is believed to be finalising the terms and conditions of the new Beef Data and Genomics...
Beef
Breeding and fertility is one of the most important aspects of running an efficient suckler system, according to Teagasc. Teagasc is...
Beef
While the May-June livestock survey 2014 gave a first indication of the stabilisation of the EU suckler cow herd, the December survey...
Beef
Vets in the west have confirmed a significant increase in the number of caesarean sections they are carrying out on...
Beef
The results of the December 2014 Agricultural Survey have just been released from DARD and have indicated a decline in suckler cow numbers in Northern...
Beef
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has three bulls remaining for sale as part of its Gene Ireland Maternal Programme. Of...
Beef
The cost of keeping a suckler cow is often cited as the main reason for lack of profitability in the...
Beef
There is clear evidence of a decline in both the productive and reproductive efficiency of Irish beef cows, according to...
Beef
A change of breed has transformed performance, lifestyle and profit for suckler beef farmer Billy O’Kane. Billy and his wife...