Dairy
Cost of synchronisation programme: Is it worthwhile for your herd?
As we enter into the breeding season for the autumn calving herds, farmers should asking themselves whether a synchronisation programme...
conception rates
Dairy
Autumn calving: Using sexed semen this winter breeding season
Sexed semen usage can increase dairy herd genetic gain, which in turn, can deliver better financial return to farmers when...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
N.Ireland
Conception rates in autumn-calving cows at high levels
Dairy farmers in Northern Ireland are confirming high conception rates in cows and heifers that are due to calve later...
Dairy Technical
Breeding season: Assessing the first three weeks
The majority of spring-calving herds have now passed week three of the breeding season and are at a good time...
Dairy Technical
Breeding season: Setting targets for your herd
As the 2022 breeding season begins on spring-calving farms, achieving a compact calving will be a target for many. However,...
Dairy Technical
Spring fertility assessment of autumn-calving cows
Although it has been a late starting spring, with colder than normal temperatures and poor grass growth, the majority of...