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Dovea Genetics opens new €1m sexed semen lab
Rachel Donovan
The lab will produce sexed dairy and beef genetics for both Irish and global customers.
28 August 2024 Markets
Beef Trends: cows the highlight of beef trade
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest beef quotes for factory-finished animals.
28 August 2024 News
Farmer views: 'The winter has come six week’s early'
IFA local representatives discussed what the weather is like in their area, and the impact the weather particularly the heavy rainfall is having on farmers across the country.
Beef prices: finished cattle numbers continue to tighten
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade and the latest quotes for factory-finished animals.
26 August 2024 Markets
Growing concerns for bird flu in US dairy cows
In response to the outbreak, the USDA has announced that it will be increasing testing in meat processing plants with a focus on culled dairy cattle.
26 August 2024 News
New Zealand has passed ‘peak cow’ period
New Zealand’s chief scientist for land and water said he does not think the number of dairy cows in the country will grow in the future.
24 August 2024 News
Specs on cubicles raised in new Teagasc booklet
A new booklet launched by Teagasc on cow cubicles gives some key parameters that farmers can use when designing sheds, writes Martin Merrick.
24 August 2024 Farm buildings
Farmer Writes: going for a third cut of silage
We had a discussion group from Tipperary here a few weeks ago, it was great to have them and get their opinions and insights into different topics here.
21 August 2024 Farmer Writes
Beef Trends: factory agents play cat and mouse
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest factory quotes from factories.
7 August 2024 Markets
New booklet on cubicle housing a 'must read' for dairy farmers - Teagasc
Cubicle houses are typically in operation for over 40 years, so Teagasc has said that it's important to think long term when investing.
7 August 2024 News
Beef quotes remain steady with numbers tightening
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest beef quotes for factory finished cattle.
29 July 2024 Markets
Irish veterinary students awarded veterinary fellowship
The students will look into animal stress intervention methods over the course of the project, to try and enhance animal welfare and promote sustainable animal production.
26 July 2024 News