Dairy heifers

Farmer Writes: spring arrives at last in Donegal

If conditions hold, James Strain should be able to push on and get the reseeding done in good time.

FARMER WRITES 24 April 2026

Farmer Writes: spring arrives at last in Donegal

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Trends in sexed semen fertility in dairy heifers

Trends in sexed semen fertility in dairy heifers

BREEDING 12 April 2026

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

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

NEWS 29 March 2026

Dairy Management: is it worth teat sealing heifers?

Dairy Management: is it worth teat sealing heifers?

Dairy Management: is it worth teat sealing heifers?

MANAGEMENT 27 October 2025

Supply shortage drives dairy heifer prices

Supply shortage drives dairy heifer prices

Supply shortage drives dairy heifer prices

NEWS 10 September 2025

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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

Farmer Writes: a great start to the spring

Farmer Writes: a great start to the spring

Farmer writer James Strain shares his thoughts on the recent weather and dairy heifer breeding programmes.

FARMER WRITES 1 January 1970

Dairy herd replacement deficit a ‘serious wake-up call’ - ICOS

Dairy herd replacement deficit a ‘serious wake-up call’ - ICOS

The ICBF data presented to the Department calf welfare shareholder meeting showed that the number of dairy female calf registrations is down 12.5% in 2025 when compared with 2024.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Dairy management: preparing for grass deficit and breeding more heifers

Dairy management: preparing for grass deficit and breeding more heifers

Aidan Brennan says farmers should take it one week at a time when it comes to managing grass as soil moisture deficits grow.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm