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Beef
Factor late housing into fluke treatments this winter
Kieran Mailey
On farms that are housing cattle later than normal, this should be factored in to your choice of fluke product and when animals will be dosed.
8 November 2024 News
Dáil needs rural female representation - Limerick election candidate
The Limerick councillor has promised that she will advocate for the interests of women living in rural Ireland while canvassing in the local area.
6 November 2024 Ask Miriam
Dear Miriam: ‘How do I tell my daughter to rent instead of moving back home?’
A reader who is reluctant to have her daughter and son-in-law move in with her asks Miriam's advice on how she can broach the subject of a rental home instead.
Multifaceted approach to being winter ready
Having a generator and head torch are not the only tools needed should we receive a harsh or mild winter.
6 November 2024 Winter Indoor Management
Farmer Writes: an abnormally warm autumn
Currently it is costing us around €100 each week to feed these weanlings, and while we rarely sell calves under 300kg, there is an excellent trade for light hairy heifers.
6 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Last rotation coming closer to an end
The first week of the month has past, signalling the near end of grazing for 2024, writes Thomas Condon.
6 November 2024 Grass & feeding
Challenging conventional livestock housing in Ireland
Dr. Jamie Robertson, a Scottish farm buildings expert who is critical of many livestock building designs both here and in the UK.
6 November 2024 Winter Indoor Management
Opinion: energy security should be a priority for next Dáil
Colm McCarthy makes an argument for the ban on nuclear energy in Ireland being lifted.
6 November 2024 Viewpoints
Five tips for reducing pneumonia risk in cattle
As mild weather increases the risk of pneumonia in housed cattle, outlined are some tips to help reduce the risk of such problems on farm.
5 November 2024 Management
Sheep farmers encouraged to fill out survey on labour
Studies have shown that efficient sheep farmers have really good handling and housing facilities, according to Teagasc.
2 November 2024 News
Top tips for cattle management indoors
With housing ramping up on cattle farms, here are some tips for indoor herd management.
30 October 2024 Management
Farmer Writes: tough spring forces changes to the system
Weaning is heading for the home straight on Tommy Moyles' farm, and he's getting winter ready in the yard.
30 October 2024 Farmer Writes