Dairy
Proposed new changes in the EBI could be introduced later this year
Proposed new changes could be in the pipeline for the Economic Breeding Index (EBI) this year according to the genetics...
EBI
Dairy
Autumn calving: Selecting sires as mating start date looms
The mating start date is getting very close now for autumn calving herds, so it is important to select sires...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Dairy
'Full review needed' for reducing TB top-up payment
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) has decreased the TB top-up payment a farmer would receive per...
Dairy
Autumn calving: Time to prepare for the breeding season
For your typical autumn calving herd, we are around four weeks into the calving season, and it won’t be long...
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...
Dairy
'Sustainable breeding' highlighted at open day
At the Teagasc open day in Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, Teagasc dairy specialist, Stuart Childs spoke to Agriland about sustainable...
Dairy
Dairy focus: The Dondale Herd - choosing pedigree over EBI
This dairy focus we look into the farm of Joe and Kevin Doran, who are milking 160 pedigree registered holstein...
Dairy
20 new IHFA master breeders crowned
The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) announced 20 winners of Master Breeders 2023 at a special awards ceremony as part...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Dairy
ICBF publishes 2024 active dairy bull list
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has published the active dairy bull list for 2024, detailing the top 75 bulls...
Dairy
Equal use of bulls across herd a 'critical element' in breeding - ICBF
The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has said that selecting a large team of bulls, and using them equally on...
Dairy Technical
Dairy-beef: What are calf buyers looking for?
Based on the trade for dairy-beef calves across the country, it is evident that some changes have occurred. The introduction...
Dairy Technical
Why being selective when breeding is important
Panning for the breeding season is underway on many dairy farms as we move through the month of March and...
Dairy Technical
Breeding season: Potential problem cows should be checked
The calving season continues on most dairy farms, but it is important to start preparing for the breeding season. Depending...
Dairy Technical
Developing a breeding plan for your herd in 2024
Planning for the breeding season is now underway on many dairy farms, meaning it is now time to determine how...
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Opti-Skim trumps calf milk replacer with newest edition
Auctus has now launched the newest edition to its calf milk replacer product range. There are now seven calf milk...
Dairy Technical
Ashberry herd sale sees top price of €3,460
A top price of €3,460 was achieved at the Ashberry herd sale on Friday, February 23 at Mid-Tipperary Mart. The...
Dairy Technical
100 high EBI Holstein Friesian heifers for sale in Tipperary
The Ashberry herd is set to hold the sale of 100 pedigree registered freshly calved Holstein Friesian heifers. All animals...
Dairy Technical
Breeding 2024: Focus on components and health
With the calving season in sight for many dairy farmers, the breeding season for 2024 may seem a long way...
Dairy Technical
Dairy advice: Cell counts remain an issue for farmers
Milk quality advisor with Teagasc, Don Crowley, has raised the issue of cell counts being a continuous challenge for farmers....