Calving

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 11 January 2026

Strong starts begin with good preparation

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Building good habits before calving begins

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Time to get calf-rearing preparations under way

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Time to get calf-rearing preparations under way

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Farmer Writes: TB adding a layer of stress

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It’s something that sits in the background of every decision and adds another layer of stress, at a time when there is already plenty to think about.

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Farmer Writes: a break from social media at Christmas

Farmer Writes: a break from social media at Christmas

Tommy Moyles uses his phone as a bit of a diary among other things, but he's looking to cut back using it for a while over the Christmas, or so he thinks.

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Five jobs for Christmas on beef farms

Five jobs for Christmas on beef farms

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Dairy management: body condition scoring and getting ready for spring

Dairy management: body condition scoring and getting ready for spring

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Camera at the Mart: average price up €405 on 2024 levels at Corrin dairy sale

Camera at the Mart: average price up €405 on 2024 levels at Corrin dairy sale

A more limited supply than usual of dairy replacements played its part in this year's Corrin Mart December dairy sale achieving a significantly higher price than last year, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 3 December 2025

Beef Management: planning for Christmas, liver fluke and mineral supplementation

Beef Management: planning for Christmas, liver fluke and mineral supplementation

Martin Merrick outlines some key advice ahead of preparing for Christmas, liver fluke and minerals for beef herds.

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Beef Management: condition scoring cows, lice control and withdrawal periods.

Beef Management: condition scoring cows, lice control and withdrawal periods.

Martin Merrick discusses condition scoring spring calving cows and feeding accordingly, lice control this winter and withdrawal periods on animal medicines.

MANAGEMENT 3 December 2025

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