Dairy
Time to start selecting bulls for your autumn calving herd
As we get closer to the start of the autumn calving season, it is important to have a think about...
Bull Selection
Dairy
What were the top bulls used this breeding season?
As the end of the breeding season closes in, with many farmers now turning the bull/bulls out with with their...
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If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Dairy Technical
Beef-bull selection for dairy cows in 2023
Beef bull selection for the dairy herd is going to be even more important for dairy farmers moving forward. Many...
Dairy Technical
Breeding focus: Producing 140kg of milk solids over co-op average
The focus on dairy farms has now moved towards breeding, as farmers begin preparation for the calf crop of 2023....
Dairy Technical
Sire selection: Don't decide based on figures alone
Sire selection is an important part of the breeding season, which is fast approaching on farms. The use of artificial...
Dairy
Are you spending enough time choosing bulls?
The breeding decisions that you make today will have ramifications for the next 10-12 years, according to Teagasc’s Dr. Donagh...