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Beef Management: fodder supplies, calf health and lice

Martin Merrick gives some key advice surrounding managing diminishing fodder supplies and animal health this spring.

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Beef Management: fodder supplies, calf health and lice

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CBV Index: an important tool for purchasing dairy calves

CBV Index: an important tool for purchasing dairy calves

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

Grazing infrastructure checks ahead of 2026 season

BUILDINGS 11 February 2026

Beef Management: calf series, ground conditions and safety at calving

Beef Management: calf series, ground conditions and safety at calving

Beef Management: calf series, ground conditions and safety at calving

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

Beef Management: slurry, SCEP and grading cattle

Beef Management: slurry, SCEP and grading cattle

Beef Management: slurry, SCEP and grading cattle

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

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Beef Management: hygiene at calving, first calved heifers and Bluetongue

Beef Management: hygiene at calving, first calved heifers and Bluetongue

Martin Merrick runs through some of the hygiene practices farmers should uptake at calving, minding first calved heifers and what Bluetongue has done to the live trade this week.

MANAGEMENT 7 January 2026

Beef Management: colostrum management, slurry and calf accommodation

Beef Management: colostrum management, slurry and calf accommodation

Colostrum needs to be carefully managed and it must be ensured that calves receive adequate amounts in the first two hours of life.

MANAGEMENT 7 January 2026

Smart prep for spring calving: your essential kit

Smart prep for spring calving: your essential kit

Spring calving is nearing – organise the calving toolkit and check essential equipment now to reduce stress and protect cow and calf health.

MANAGEMENT 7 January 2026

New NI movement restrictions on 1 February

New NI movement restrictions on 1 February

From 1 February 2026, herds in Northern Ireland with a positive or inconclusive test result will have immediate movement restrictions put in place

CALVES 7 January 2026

Beef Management: young bulls, purchasing dairy beef calves and tagging

Beef Management: young bulls, purchasing dairy beef calves and tagging

Martin Merrick runs through some key areas to look at regarding management or under 16 month bulls, purchasing dairy beef calves and ensuring tag supplies are on farm ahead of calving.

MANAGEMENT 7 January 2026

Strong starts begin with good preparation

Strong starts begin with good preparation

As spring calving approaches, now is the time to prepare. Getting minerals, vaccines and shed hygiene organised early helps prevent problems, boosts calf survival and makes the busy weeks run smooth.

MANAGEMENT 7 January 2026

Tullamore Farm update: ewes scan at 1.88 lambs per ewe joined

Tullamore Farm update: ewes scan at 1.88 lambs per ewe joined

Ewe lambs meanwhile scanned at just over one lamb per ewe joined to rams in a three and a half week breeding season.

TULLAMORE FARM 7 January 2026

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