N.Ireland
Antrim heifer scoops sought-after show title in the UK
A Co. Antrim heifer has managed to snatch one of the most sought-after show titles in the UK; the All-Britain...
Pedigree
N.Ireland
Northern Ireland Holstein breeders manage impressive All-Britain campaign
Northern Ireland Holstein breeders impressed judges at the weekend’s All-Britain All-Breeds Calf Show in Malvern, Worcestershire. The region’s team of around...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
N.Ireland
Some like them Blonde: Behind the scenes at NI's top Blonde herds
Two herds in Co. Down and Co. Antrim have come out top at this year’s NI Blonde Cattle Club herd...
N.Ireland
Is thinking 'white' the secret to Northern Ireland's best blues?
A Co. Antrim British Blue herd which selectively breeds for white cattle has wowed judges in the north. Jack and...
Dairy
North American genetics take centre stage in Wicklow
Victor Jackson milks a herd of 140 pedigree registered Holstein Friesian cows, alongside his nephew Richard, in Crossnacole, Kiltegan, Co....
Dairy
Pics: €6,500 top price at Holstein Friesian open day sale
In-calf heifers reached €6,500 at the Crossnacole sale, held in conjunction with the Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) open day on...
Sheep
School's out for Kildare pedigree farmer
School’s out, and Barry Murphy of Murbro Pedigree Livestock, is swopping the classroom for the green fields of Castledermot, Co....
N.Ireland
Breed championship double for Co. Down breeder on day one of Balmoral Show
Day one of Balmoral Show saw Co. Down pedigree cattle breeder James Porter lifting both the Aberdeen Angus and Beef...
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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...
N.Ireland
Pedigree Cattle Trust launched at Balmoral Show
Day one of this year’s Balmoral Show was marked by the launch of the Pedigree Cattle Trust, a new body...
Beef
Northern buyer secures top bull at Hereford Premier Sale in Offaly
The Irish Hereford Breed Society held its Premier Spring Show and Sale in Tullamore, Co. Offaly on Tuesday last. The...
Beef
35% of beef pedigree calves born in Ireland bred from foreign sires
In total, 35% of beef pedigree calves born in Ireland in 2015 were bred from foreign sires, statistics from the...
Sheep
19-years-old and breeding one of the best Texel pedigree flocks in the country
Darragh Cunniffe is just 19-years-old and is already breeding one of the best pedigree Texel flocks in the country. Cunniffe,...