Dairy heifers

Over 60,000 more cattle aged 24 to 30 months on farms on 1 May 2026

The latest national herd AIM figures published by the Department of Agriculture also showed almost 7,000 more beef cattle aged 30 to 36 months on farms.

NEWS 29 June 2026

Over 60,000 more cattle aged 24 to 30 months on farms on 1 May 2026

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Captivating finish to Monamore's final chapter

Captivating finish to Monamore's final chapter

PEDIGREE 19 June 2026

Farmer Writes: strong heats in dairy heifers

Farmer Writes: strong heats in dairy heifers

FARMER WRITES 1 June 2026

Updated: TB compensation for contract-reared heifers

Updated: TB compensation for contract-reared heifers

Updated: TB compensation for contract-reared heifers

NEWS 20 May 2026

Farmer Writes: spring arrives at last in Donegal

Farmer Writes: spring arrives at last in Donegal

Farmer Writes: spring arrives at last in Donegal

FARMER WRITES 24 April 2026

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Trends in sexed semen fertility in dairy heifers

Trends in sexed semen fertility in dairy heifers

Stephen Butler, Stephanie Stanley, Teagasc, Moorepark, Ross Evans, ICBF and Sean Fair, UL look at the impact of synchronisation protocols in heifer fertility.

BREEDING 1 January 1970

National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

National cattle herd almost 78,000 head higher on 1 February

There is hugely contrasting figures, with over 115,000 more beef cattle on farms, while dairy heifers are running over 49,000 head lower and dairy males over 16,000 head lower.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Dairy Management: is it worth teat sealing heifers?

Dairy Management: is it worth teat sealing heifers?

Aidan Brennan looks at the possible advantages of teat sealing dairy heifers prior to drying off.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Supply shortage drives dairy heifer prices

Supply shortage drives dairy heifer prices

A lower than usual number of Friesian heifer calves combined with heightened demand due to TB is resulting in prices for dairy stock to soar at preset, reports Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Farmer Writes: housing time again

Farmer Writes: housing time again

James Strain discusses his reason for housing cattle when he has plenty of grass and good ground conditions.

FARMER WRITES 1 January 1970

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field