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DIY back scratcher

The Dealer has issued a public service announcement urging you to Google Veronika the cow, who has unique back scratching abilities.

NEWS 21 January 2026

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Meet the sires at the top of the ICBF Active bull lists

Meet the sires at the top of the ICBF Active bull lists

PEDIGREE 14 January 2026

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

Dempsey at Large: the early lessons from solar

VIEWPOINTS 7 January 2026

Rembrandt: the prodigal son returns to France

Rembrandt: the prodigal son returns to France

Rembrandt: the prodigal son returns to France

NEWS 30 December 2025

Where will the next generation of AI sires come from?

Where will the next generation of AI sires come from?

Where will the next generation of AI sires come from?

MANAGEMENT 25 December 2025

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What bulls sired the top commercial show calves in 2025

What bulls sired the top commercial show calves in 2025

Nevan McKiernan looks back at the AI sires which bred the top commercial show calves in 2025.

PEDIGREE 1 October 2025

Camera at the Mart: top of €7,900 for Skibbereen fat stock show and sale

Camera at the Mart: top of €7,900 for Skibbereen fat stock show and sale

There was no let-up in demand for breeding heifers at Skibbereen Mart's annual fatstock show and sale last week, with up to €11.43/kg paid out in a busy sale, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 1 October 2025

Farmer Writes: TB test passed with flying colours

Farmer Writes: TB test passed with flying colours

While I always tell myself to not run a hand over the injection sites, it’s a fruitless lecture to myself, as without fail I’ll be squinting at them on day two.

FARMER WRITES 1 October 2025

Synergiser on the horizon in New Zealand

Synergiser on the horizon in New Zealand

The Dealer heard that dairy-beef is on the rise in the land of the long white cloud as well known New Zealand breeding company. LIC is seeing an increase in demand.

DEALER 1 October 2025

My Farming Week: Billy Fitzgerald, Beanfield, Youghal, Co Cork

My Farming Week: Billy Fitzgerald, Beanfield, Youghal, Co Cork

It's been a busy week for east Cork beef farmer, Billy Fitzgerald, who along with calving and TB testing, has seen a lot of the country this week.

NEWS 1 October 2025

AI Services and Eurogene appoint new veterinary officer

AI Services and Eurogene appoint new veterinary officer

Co Down native Charlotte Martin stepped into the role as group veterinary officer this autumn.

NEWS 1 October 2025

What the changes to EBI really mean

What the changes to EBI really mean

Aidan Brennan looks at some of the recent changes to EBI and says farmers need to be careful about using bulls with a high PTA for milk volume.

BREEDING & HEALTH 1 October 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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