Pregnancy

Time to scan spring-calving suckler cows

With many suckler herds now housed, this is an ideal time to carry out pregnancy scanning.

MANAGEMENT 2 November 2025

Time to scan spring-calving suckler cows

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NI vet expecting fewer Schmallenberg cases

NI vet expecting fewer Schmallenberg cases

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 October 2025

Heifer scanning results are in on Tullamore farm

Heifer scanning results are in on Tullamore farm

TULLAMORE FARM 6 June 2025

Vet warns spring calvers about Schmallenberg risk

Vet warns spring calvers about Schmallenberg risk

Vet warns spring calvers about Schmallenberg risk

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 February 2025

Keeping pregnant ewe lambs ticking along nicely

Keeping pregnant ewe lambs ticking along nicely

Keeping pregnant ewe lambs ticking along nicely

MANAGEMENT 18 January 2025

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Schmallenberg hits early lambers in NI

Schmallenberg hits early lambers in NI

Early lambing flocks and spring calving herds are particularly vulnerable as the susceptible gestation periods coincide with peak midge activity.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

Sheep Management: feeding ewes, fodder supplies and organic feed

Sheep Management: feeding ewes, fodder supplies and organic feed

With sheep representing a much higher value, feeding programmes that reduce mortality will deliver an even greater return on your investment.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments