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What do the new TB rules mean when selling cull cows?
Cathal Gormley
New rules were introduced as part of the TB action in April and here is a quick refresher on what it means for farmers selling culls cows over the coming weeks
3 August 2026 Reseeding
Are stubble turnips the answer to drought problems?
Brendan Horan looks at the role stubble turnips and other summer crops can play in reducing supplement during a drought.
10 June 2026 Breeding & health
Top tips on preventing pneumonia on suckler farms
Adam Woods takes a look at preventing pneumonia outbreaks on suckler farms this summer.
No supply issues foreseen on leptospirosis vaccine
Supply issues emerged in 2025 following the removal of Bovilis Leptavoid-H from the market, but two products are on the market for 2026 including Spirovac and Biobas L6.
23 May 2026 Animal Health
Five-star weanlings worth up to €500/hd more
Analysis of weanlings sold in 2025 shows five star genetics delivering heavier and higher value weanlings, while five star dams had a shorter calving interval
4 April 2026 Beef breeding
Tidy twenty suckler set up in north Longford
Adam Woods reports from a Teagasc farm walk in Longford last week.
10 September 2025 Breeding & health
Top five tips on staying safe with livestock
Adam Woods has some tips and advice for staying safe when working with livestock.
10 September 2025 Management
Almost €9/kg needed for winter finishers
Adam Woods takes a look at winter finishing budgets and what beef price will be needed in spring 2026 to leave a margin on €5/kg stores.
3 September 2025 Markets
SCEP weighing offers some time to assess management on Tullamore Farm
Tullamore Farm manager Shaun Diver gives an update on Tullamore Farm SCEP weighing, which took place last week.
13 August 2025 Breeding & health
Doing the simple things right in Donegal
Adam Woods reports from a farm walk held in Moville, Co Donegal last week.
30 July 2025 Breeding & health
Beef Management: grass growth, rush control and worm issues
In this week's Beef Management, Adam Woods takes a look at grass growth, rush control, bloat and an increase in worm activity.
16 July 2025 Management
Dairy beef doing the business in Donegal
The Peoples' family farm, just outside Carrigans in Co Donegal, recently held a Teagasc/Animal Health Ireland walk.
2 July 2025 Breeding & health