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Kevin Moran farms 105 hectares with 260 cows, in a spring-calving, grass-based system in Caherlistrane, Co Galway. All young stock are contract-reared from 13 weeks of age, to the point of calving.
29 January 2025 News
Farmers view SCEP weight snub as double standards
The issue of ICBF not including farmer recorded weights in SCEP rose its head at the Irish Farmers Journal Suckler roadshow event in west Cork on Tuesday evening.
14 January 2025 Management
Pneumonia risk in store cattle rising with mild weather
As milder weather is likely to increase the risk of pneumonia in housed cattle, keep a close eye on animals in the coming days.
Revised dates for Teagasc/AHI CalfCare events
Many of the events organised in early January have been affected by the tough icy weather, with some events being rescheduled or cancelled.
10 January 2025 News
Update: Teagasc to host calf care events around the country
The events will be aimed at dairy farmers, as well as beef farmers who rear dairy-beef calves.
5 January 2025 News
One Irish sheep flock under restriction for maedi visna
Maedi visna - also known as ovine progressive pneumonia - is a persistent infection of sheep and goats.
5 January 2025 News
Weekend weather: wet, windy and wintry
Met Éireann has announced a wet and wintry weekend, with lowest temperatures of 2°C.
20 December 2024 News
Beef Management: body Condition Scores, pneumonia and taking a break
In this week's Beef Management we look at pneumonia outbreaks in weanlings, body condition scoring suckler cows and taking a break at Christmas.
18 December 2024 Management
Weekend weather: cloudy and drizzly, with temperatures to rise on Sunday
Temperatures are set to increase on Sunday, with a mild 10°C to 12°C forecast by Met Éireann.
13 December 2024 News
Beef Management: pneumonia cases on the rise and managing cashflow
Adam Woods takes a look at managing cashflow on a drystock farm and what to do in the face of a pneumonia outbreak.
11 December 2024 Management
Closing up paddocks, mart events and new scour vaccine on the market
Adam Woods has the latest tips and advice for drystock farms in this week’s Beef Management.
13 November 2024 Management
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