Dairy
Keeping on top of heat detection as breeding kicks off
With the breeding season officially kicking off for many farmers this week, it is important to stay on top of...
Breeding
Dairy
Considering cell counts ahead of breeding
As the last of the cows calve down, identifying any high cell count ones will be critical in the lead-up...
Dairy
Lameness control may be needed ahead of breeding
As we enter into the final few weeks before the breeding season, there will be a focus on keeping lameness...
Dairy
How retained placentas can affect breeding
Retained placentas are a relatively common occurrence during the calving season, which can in turn affect the upcoming breeding season....
Dairy
The importance of selective breeding this season
With the breeding season fast approaching, it is time to start making selective decisions when it comes to both the...
N.Ireland
Is endometritis costing you money in lost fertility?
There are still plenty of cows to calve down, but with breeding quickly approaching, farmers should start carrying out pre-breeding...
Dairy
Are mineral deficiencies holding back your herd?
With breeding only around the corner, farmers should consider blood testing the herd in case there are any underlying mineral...
Dairy
Will you be scanning or milk pregnancy testing?
As the 2025 breeding season wraps up, many farmers will be eager to pinpoint which cows are in calf and...
Dairy
Farm safety is crucial during busy breeding and silage season
Now that we are into the second week of May, farm safety must be at the helm as the busyness...
Dairy
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 going to...
Dairy
Factors to consider for your herd ahead of the breeding season
Breeding season for herds calving down in late January is only a few weeks away and, for many, they will...
Dairy
Dairy-beef: What does a buyer want from your non-replacements?
It is typical at this time of the year to get excited about choosing your bulls for your dairy replacement...
Dairy
Breeding for components on Down dairy farm
Breeding for components is the primary herd development objective for Co. Down milk producer Philip Tinsley. He recently hosted an...
Dairy
Autumn calving: Are your cows cycling ahead of breeding?
Now that the majority of the autumn calving cows have now calved down, it is time to ensure that they...
Dairy
Autumn calving: Getting cows in good condition for breeding
We are now into the middle of November, which means that the start of the breeding season for the autumn...
Dairy
Dairy Focus: Better fertility and milk quality from crossbred herds
By Chris McCullough Around 120 delegates from across the world attended the VikingGenetics UK ProCROSS conference near Birmingham to learn...
N.Ireland
Preparing the stock bull for breeding season
Breeding season is fast approaching, and although the use of artificial insemination (AI) grows year-on-year, stock bulls still have a...
Dairy
Does a synchronisation programme have a place on your farm?
The use of a synchronisation programme may be a good option for dairy farmers this breeding season. A programme can...