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Beef
Five tips for worm control in cattle
Kieran Mailey
Worming cattle will be a common management task carried out on livestock farms in the coming weeks. Outlined are five tips to keep in mind.
29 May 2024 Management
Key tips on equipment maintenance
From switching to longer bevels and regular changing of combs and cutters, there was a variety of information for both new and seasoned shearers at the recent Heineger gear night.
29 May 2024 Tullamore Farm
New technologies helping breeding on Tullamore Farm
Breeding is progressing nicely on Tullamore Farm, with cows put forward for breeding.
Sheep management: enzootic abortion, selling hoggets and scheme dates
While breeding seems a long time away early lamb producers in particular are being advised of potential supply shortages of enzootic abortion vaccines.
29 May 2024 Management
Dairy management: wet weather continues to have an impact
Very heavy rain over many parts of the country is making grazing conditions difficult, as soil is saturated in many locations.
29 May 2024 Management
Beef management: redwater, rush control and stock bull check
This week, Adam Woods takes a look at preventing redwater, rush control and making sure there are no fertility problems with your stock bull.
29 May 2024 Management
Teagasc event highlights benefit of trees for water quality
The event, which was held in Teagasc Moorepark, was particularly focused on the 3ha of native woodland established on the farm in 2023.
29 May 2024 News
Keep on top of worm burdens in young cattle
With warm conditions forecast to follow rain showers this week, worm burdens will be increasing on grazing swards, which pose a health risk to young cattle.
28 May 2024 Management
What are the best days for silage this week?
With a mixed forecast, Aidan Brennan says farmers may have to take chances when they come, rather than waiting for perfect conditions.
27 May 2024 Management
Five tips for a positive breeding season
Breeding will be getting under way for predominantly March- to May-calving herds and to help boost conception rates, outlined are some management tips.
25 May 2024 Management
Sheep management: marketing sheep to maximise their sales value
The presence of agents purchasing sheep in higher numbers for live export should encourage producers to seek out the most lucrative market outlets.
22 May 2024 Management
Dairy management: cow problems, reseeds and silage
Aidan Brennan says the current weather and grass growth situation means that its a high risk time for cow digestive problems.
22 May 2024 Management