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Artificial Insemination

Considerations when wrapping up AI and letting stock bulls out

Dairy

5 months ago

Considerations when wrapping up AI and letting stock bulls out

A couple of weeks into the breeding season, a lot of farmers will begin to wrap artificial...

Grass quality, reseed progress and finishing up AI in Co. Cork

Dairy

5 months ago

Grass quality, reseed progress and finishing up AI in Co. Cork

At a recent Teagasc/Dairygold farm walk in Co. Cork, dairy farmer Tim Leader highlighted how he has...

Cut-off point for dairy AI serves and number of bulls needed

Dairy

5 months ago

Cut-off point for dairy AI serves and number of bulls needed

Coming to the end of May, many farmers may be tempted to finish up dairy artificial insemination...

Sexed semen: What time is optimal for insemination?

Dairy

6 months ago

Sexed semen: What time is optimal for insemination?

We are now into the breeding season and, for the majority of dairy farms, sexed semen usage is...

Calls to revoke new IP restrictions on AI bulls intensify

Beef

7 months ago

Calls to revoke new IP restrictions on AI bulls intensify

Speaking after a meeting with artificial insemination (AI) company representatives yesterday,...

Beef

7 months ago

'Highly doubtful' AI firms can legally hold IP rights - ICMSA

The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers' Association (ICMSA) has claimed that it is "highly doubtful"...

'Highly doubtful' AI firms can legally hold IP rights - ICMSA

Dairy

8 months ago

Breeding: How many sexed semen straws are needed?

There are still plenty of cows across the country that have yet to calve down, especially with the...

Breeding: How many sexed semen straws are needed?

Beef

8 months ago

Concerns for farmer 'rights' as AI companies introduce IP protection

A farm organisation has raised concerns over how farmers' rights to ownership over their stock...

Concerns for farmer 'rights' as AI companies introduce IP protection

Dairy

9 months ago

AI industry to seek intellectual property rights on high-merit bulls

Four of the largest operators in Ireland’s bovine artificial insemination (AI) sector have...

AI industry to seek intellectual property rights on high-merit bulls

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Theft of artificial insemination equipment in Co. Tyrone

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing for information following a report of...

Theft of artificial insemination equipment in Co. Tyrone

N.Ireland

over 1 year ago

Ai Services Northern Ireland appoints new group vet

Aoife O’Sullivan has been appointed to the position of group veterinary officer at Ai Services...

Ai Services Northern Ireland appoints new group vet

Dairy

over 1 year ago

Breeding season: What were the trends?

Agriland spoke to a number of representatives from AI companies around the country to see what were...

Breeding season: What were the trends?

Beef

over 1 year ago

Shorthorn Society rolls out 2024 'Breed A Roan Scheme'

The Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society has announced the details of its 'Breed a Roan Scheme' for 2024....

Shorthorn Society rolls out 2024 'Breed A Roan Scheme'

N.Ireland

almost 2 years ago

Dairy: Adding value through use of sexed semen

The consistent use of sexed semen has been highlighted as a critically important technology within...

Dairy: Adding value through use of sexed semen

Beef

almost 2 years ago

Dairy and beef farmer event at Fermoy Mart to focus on calf quality

Corrin Mart, Fermoy, Co. Cork, is set to be the venue for an information event aimed at both dairy...

Dairy and beef farmer event at Fermoy Mart to focus on calf quality

N.Ireland

about 2 years ago

Appeals for info after 2 artificial insemination tanks stolen in Tyrone

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said it is appealing for witnesses and...

Appeals for info after 2 artificial insemination tanks stolen in Tyrone

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Focus: West Cork AI technician - 'going abroad... for 30 mins'

An artificial insemination (AI) technician with Munster Bovine, Connie O'Driscoll provides a unique...

Focus: West Cork AI technician - 'going abroad... for 30 mins'

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Sexed straws a real driver for cattle breeding in Northern Ireland

Sexed straws now account for almost 80% of Ai Services (Northern Ireland) Ltd.’s semen sales into...

Sexed straws a real driver for cattle breeding in Northern Ireland

Dairy Technical

over 2 years ago

59% sexed semen pregnancy rate on Irish dairy farms

The overall pregnancy rate for sexed semen on Irish dairy farms is now at 59%, compared with...

59% sexed semen pregnancy rate on Irish dairy farms

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Eurogene appoints new national sales manager

Eurogene AI Services has today (Tuesday, May 2) announced the appointment of Eamonn Coleman as its...

Eurogene appoints new national sales manager

Dairy Technical

over 2 years ago

Breeding season: Components driving bull selection

The breeding season is approaching on farms, with most dairy farmers having completed the selection...

Breeding season: Components driving bull selection

Beef

over 2 years ago

Table: Top 10 AI sires used on Irish suckler cows in 2022

The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) recently released a table showing the top 10 artificial...

Table: Top 10 AI sires used on Irish suckler cows in 2022

Beef News

over 2 years ago

Photos: Scheme-eligible suckler stock at Ballina breeding event

Dovea Genetics hosted a beef breeding event at Mayo Sligo Livestock Mart in Ballina, Co. Mayo on...

Photos: Scheme-eligible suckler stock at Ballina breeding event

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