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NI calf TB testing changes ‘strike right balance’ between integrity and safety

May 2, 2020

A decision by the Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to suspend calf TB testing during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, was…

Farmers warned of increased cocci risks around calf turnout

April 13, 2020

Beef

UK farmers have been warned to be mindful of the increased risk of coccidiosis as they put calves out to grass. Dr. Tim Potter,…

Dead calves found dumped in plastic bags

January 11, 2019

N.Ireland

Up to six dead calves have been found dumped in Co. Antrim in the past 24 hours in a “disgusting disregard for animals”,…

100+ Irish calves killed in crash in Netherlands

March 1, 2018

Dairy

A truckload of Irish calves met with misfortune on a busy motorway in the Netherlands this evening, after being involved in an accident.…

Four calves have lucky escape after falling into slurry tank

February 24, 2017

N.Ireland

Four calves had a lucky escape recently after they fell into a slurry tank at Ashfield Road, Clogher, Co. Tyrone. The Northern Ireland…

Farmer left dumbfounded after birth of quadruplet heifer calves

February 21, 2017

Rural Life

A farmer in north Co. Clare was left dumbfounded after a cow gave birth to four identical heifer calves over the weekend. Tom…

Two calves die and another survives after falling into slurry tank

February 10, 2017

N.Ireland

Two calves have died after they fell into a slurry tank at a farm in Carrickmore, Pomeroy, Co.Tyrone on Tuesday last, February 7.…

Farmers run into BVD testing problems in Northern Ireland

January 23, 2017

Beef

Farmers must check that they have paid the required level of postage on calf tissue samples sent for BVD testing, according to Animal…

Pics: Triplet calves get 2017 calving season off to a start on one farm

January 10, 2017

Dairy

One farmer arrived out to his shed yesterday evening to the surprise of triplet Holstein Friesian calves, two bulls and a heifer. The…

Over 21,000 more calves registered in Northern Ireland so far this year

August 14, 2016

N.Ireland

The total number of calves registered in Northern Ireland up until the end of July increased by over 21,000 compared to the same period…

Why dung sampling is important before dosing

June 23, 2016

Dairy

Dung sampling your calves can save you money this grazing season, according to Vet Frank O’Sullivan. He said it is an excellent practice…

Continued growth in Northern Irish beef calf births in 2016

May 16, 2016

N.Ireland

The number of beef calves on the ground in Northern Ireland has jumped 19% so far this year, the latest figures from the…

Six cattle, including two calves, have been stolen in the North

March 21, 2016

N.Ireland

Six cattle, including two calves, have been stolen from a farm in Mullaghbawn, south Armagh and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)…

Fourth times a charm: Charolais cow gives birth to quadruplets

March 11, 2016

World News

A five-year-old Charolais cow has given birth to quadruplets on a farm in Saskatchewan in Canada. It is believed that the odds of…

Appeal for information after 30 calves stolen from farm

February 8, 2016

N.Ireland

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information regarding the theft of 30 calves from a farm in Co. Tyrone.…

Beef sired calf registrations at highest level since 2008 in Northern Ireland

January 19, 2016

N.Ireland

Beef sired calf registrations in Northern Ireland during 2015 totalled 338,378 head, an 8% increase on the 312,818 registered in the North during 2014, according to…