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Farmer Writes: Salers twice as stubborn as Limousins
Karen McCabe
Present weather conditions seem to be causing issues across the country, with cows calving and sheep lambing all needing extra space.
1 March 2023 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: a cautious call to the vet
For once, the vet wasn’t in much of a rush and we happily bantered away while treating the cow.
15 February 2023 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: longer days returning
Working off farm at a local lake, I get to witness a lot of wildlife coming back out of hiding at this time of year.
Farmer Writes: no shortage of jobs to be done
We have a policy of keeping cattle which are easily handled and not prone to getting excitable.
1 February 2023 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: suckler farmers can't be scapegoat for emissions issues
With new technology, surely it’s possible to lower our emissions without having to resort to forcing farmers to make tough decisions.
18 January 2023 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: culling cows is difficult but you can’t keep them all
Culling old cows on the farm is never easy, however, decisions have to be made with the business in mind, Karen McCabe writes.
4 January 2023 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: winter has arrived in Leitrim
When heavy rain was forecast, the decision was made to split the heavier bulls and their cows off and house them, leaving the younger stock outside, writes Karen McCabe.
29 October 2022 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: just one cow left to calve in 2022
Calving, mastitis and water issues all feature in Karen McCabe's latest update from her Leitrim farm.
27 August 2022 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: ludicrous that farmers will lose out on solar and AD credit
Perhaps it’s time to change the meaning of the old saying to ‘go Dutch’, writes Karen McCabe.
30 July 2022 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: enough grass with less fertiliser
Exceptional weather has led to a drought for some, but has let farmers in Leitrim cut hay and silage, writes Karen McCabe this week.
19 July 2022 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: pulling curious calves out of drains
Karen McCabe breeds her first Limousin heifer by Wilodge Cerberus and talks about the trials and tribulations of curious calves when let out to grass for the first time.
26 April 2022 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: calving big calves and mindful manure management
Karen McCabe talks about keeping calving records and the importance of reading them before calving starts.
4 April 2022 Farmer Writes