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Beef
Embryo transfer, synchronisation and sexed semen use in the suckler herd
Adam Woods
A special webinar by Teagasc on the use of the latest breeding technologies in the suckler herd took place last week. Adam Woods writes.
4 April 2025 News
€8m biosecurity advisory service for animal health launched
Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon announced €8.2m in funding for the service on Friday which will aim to support farmers to assess and implement biosecurity measures in their farms.
2 April 2025 News
Overhaul of TB measures proposed
The Department of Agriculture has proposed a suite of measures aimed at reducing TB. WE analyse the implications for farmers on the ground if these proposals were adopted.
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Huge merger to create Europe’s largest dairy co-op
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No difference in emissions from dribble bar and trailing shoe, research finds
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Over 1,000ac of solar farms refused permission
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Gardaí investigating after lamb found hung from gate
Markets
Beef prices: factories move to manage weekly kill
Helping horses when they need it the most
What does it take to provide top-couch care to critically sick mares and foals? Helen Sharp talks to three of the dedicated vets at Anglesey Lodge Equine Hospital.
26 March 2025 Breeding
Beef Management: rearing calves, turnout and vaccinations
Adam Woods takes a look at some of the detail around rearing dairy calves, a smooth turnout and keeping vaccinations up to date.
5 March 2025 Management
The three Ps of calving a cow: preparation, patience and progress
Adam Woods takes a look at some tips around calving cows and being prepared for a busy calving season.
2 March 2025 Animal Health
Tullamore Farm: large number of heifer calves born
Adam Woods has the latest update on Tullamore Farm and how calving is progressing.
19 February 2025 Management
Vet warns spring calvers about Schmallenberg risk
Early lambing sheep flocks across Northern Ireland experienced a sharp rise in abortions and malformations due to the virus.
12 February 2025 Northern Ireland
Issues with dispensing vet medicine a focus of new merchants' alliance
Merchants Alliance Ireland is being formed by the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society, Irish Licensed Merchants Association and Acorn Independent Merchants.
10 February 2025 News
Farmers warned of high lead poisoning risk for livestock in spring
Lead is highly toxic to animals, mainly affecting cattle and sheep, with calves being particularly at risk due to their increased susceptibility and curious nature.
9 February 2025 News
Big push to finish in Ballyvadin
Padraig French, Nicky Byrne and Chloe Millar take a look at performance to date on the Ballyvadin dairy calf to beef farm in Tipperary.
22 January 2025 Calves
Dairy beef budgets and suckler cow mart demos
Adam Woods takes a look at dairy beef budgets and buying calves in 2025, along with a preview of this week's suckler mart demo in Skibbereen in this week's beef management notes.
22 January 2025 Management