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Matthew Halpin on 14 Dec 2018
Breeding for TB resistance
The audience at the recent ICBF genetics conference heard about the proven link between TB and genetics and the impact this can have for a reduction in TB prevalence in Ireland.
Matthew Halpin on 11 Dec 2018
Watch: keeping options open in Roscommon
BETTER farm participant Padraig O’Connor is determined not to put all his eggs in one basket when selling his cattle.
Matthew Halpin on 08 Dec 2018
ICBF conference: ‘BDGP can deliver €540m in maternal gain’
At the ICBF genetics conference in Athlone this week, audience members were given a look at the past performance of the organisation and a glimpse into its future.
Matthew Halpin on 05 Dec 2018
ICBF conference: genetic influence on meat-eating quality
At the ICBF genetics conference on Wednesday, research on the link between genetics and meat quality was presented by Dr Michelle Judge of MTI.
Matthew Halpin on 05 Dec 2018
Tullamore Farm: condition scoring and shed modifications
Matthew Halpin looks at condition scoring cows and some yard modifications for calving next spring on Tullamore Farm.
Matthew Halpin on 05 Dec 2018
Fortunes' Salers win national pedigree title
Salers breeders Joe and Richard Fortune scooped the national pedigree title in the FBD €uro-star €200 herd competition during the awards ceremony this week. Matthew Halpin writes
Matthew Halpin on 30 Nov 2018
Number of AI-bred calves down 8% in five years but calving interval improving
The recent release of the ICBF beef calving report outlined trends for a number of key performance indicators for the national herd over the last five years.
Matthew Halpin on 04 Dec 2018
Watch: a good start on the Redstart in Laois
Out-wintering on Redstart has got off to the perfect start for Harry and Joe Lalor in Laois. James Dunne reports.
Matthew Halpin on 14 Dec 2018
BETTER farm: busy but prosperous spring ahead for Padraig
A tight calving period will be intense, but spring grazing prospects are looking good for Padraig O’Connor in Roscommon. Matthew Halpin writes.
Matthew Halpin on 28 Nov 2018
Tullamore Farm: drafting dairy heifers and rams pulled out
This week’s Tullamore Farm report includes an update on drafting dairy heifers for slaughter and the conclusion of the ewe breeding season.
Matthew Halpin on 23 Nov 2018
Watch: managing forage crops – doing the sums on allocation
Irish Farmers Journal beef specialist Matthew Halpin and Tullamore Farm manager Shaun Diver take out the white board to explain how feed-out and days feeding of forage crops is calculated.
Matthew Halpin on 27 Nov 2018
Watch: Scotland hosts BETTER Farm study tour
Last week, the Teagasc/Irish Farmers Journal BETTER Farm beef challenge participants visited Edinburgh, Scotland