Beef
Peat bedding: What are farmers' first thoughts after housing for the winter?
After the summer drought, many farmers had to look at alternative methods when it comes to bedding their animals over...
Beef
After the summer drought, many farmers had to look at alternative methods when it comes to bedding their animals over...
Buildings
Although grass is aplenty on many farms and grazing conditions remain favourable, farmers will shortly begin to focus on housing....
Beef
Farmers must do everything they can to reduce stress levels for young stock at housing, according to Galway Veterinarian Liam...
Beef
Farmers in the west of Ireland, particularly those farming around the Burren, have seen some benefits to out-wintering store cattle,...
Beef
Lie-back areas are a crucial part of winter housing for Irish organic beef systems, according Teagasc’s Elaine Leavy. In organic...
Beef
Farmers need to test cattle for rumen fluke as only certain doses will cure the disease, according to east-Galway Veterinary...
Beef
Every winter a significant number of cattle are housed and fed in rented sheds, whilst farmers placing their animals in a...
Beef
With winter unfortunately just around the corner, many farmers are considering their housing requirements for the winter period. The cost...
Dairy
The next month provides the last opportunity to make any changes to housing before winter, according to CAFRE Dairying Development...
Beef
Beef farmers should use this time to access whether or not their sheds are working, according to Charles Chavasse, Area...
Beef
A well-managed suckler cow can drop from having a body condition score (BCS) of 3.5 at housing to 2.75 at...