Both dairy and suckler farmers alike are well aware of the increased workload that calving season brings with it. While...
January 31, 2022
Northern Ireland farmers are costing themselves thousands in additional heifer rearing costs by calving on average four and a half...
September 15, 2021
As youngstock facilities empty out over the summer months, dairy producers should take the opportunity to disinfect pens in preparation...
July 31, 2021
In order to maintain dairy herd size and performance, it is necessary to have a good supply of quality heifers...
February 22, 2021
As many beef farmers approach the autumn-calving season, a vet ambassador for an animal health project is encouraging farmers to...
November 2, 2020
Reducing cows’ intervals between calving is one of the key improvements that beef farmers should aim for in order to...
May 17, 2020
With the lambing and calving season underway or about to kick off, it is important farmers keep in mind the...
March 15, 2020
Colostrum, otherwise known as ‘beestings’, is the most important feed a calf will get in its entire lifetime – as...
January 23, 2020
With not long left until the spring-calving season is in full swing, it is paramount that your calf-housing facilities are...
January 22, 2020
Springtime is the busiest time of the year on many farming enterprises across the country, especially dairy and sheep. The...
January 12, 2020
Having all the necessary equipment to make calving a success does not stop at having a good calving shed, attendees...
October 29, 2019
Colostrum, also known as beestings, is the first and most important line of defence for a newborn calf. It’s crucial...
January 28, 2019
One Co. Down farmer had the surprise of his life last Thursday night when his heifer gave birth to four...
March 16, 2018
Pregnant women who come into close contact with sheep or cows during lambing and calving are advised that they may risk...
February 11, 2017
A group of cyclists in Spain stopped in the middle of their journey to help some farmers with a cow who...
January 19, 2017
One farmer arrived out to his shed yesterday evening to the surprise of triplet Holstein Friesian calves, two bulls and...
January 10, 2017
The phases of the moon have an affect on the time dairy cows give birth, according to a study by...
September 7, 2016
With 20% of Irish suckler farms calving in autumn, these farmers should be preparing for new calves to arrive from...
July 11, 2016
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