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Farm Tech Talk: stock bulls, scour, and downpours
Jack Kennedy
On this week's show we talk stock bulls, scour in lambs and all things weather.
24 March 2024 News
Vets and farmers struggling to secure vaccines
Restricted supplies of leptospirosis vaccines has been reported recently in many parts of the country, the ICMSA claimed.
28 February 2024 Animal Health
Frequently asked questions on calf care
Aidan Brennan attempts to answer some frequently asked questions on calf care and calf health problems.
Keeping calves healthy on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods take a look at what Tullamore Farm manager Shaun Diver is doing to keep calves healthy.
28 February 2024 Animal Health
Farmer Writes: farmers must stand united
We're all working towards a similar goal in the same sector; production of food for the public at large and a fair price for our produce, writes Karen McCabe.
28 February 2024 Farmer Writes
Keeping on top of calf creep management
Creep areas provide dry lying areas for young stock, which can help to improve calf health.
27 February 2024 Management
Five tips to reducing the risk of calf scour
Calf scour is the main cause of mortality in the first few weeks of life, so keeping on top of hygiene in sheds is important.
24 February 2024 Management
Beef Welfare Scheme advice, scour prevention and looking after yourself
Beef editor Adam Woods takes a look at the beef welfare scheme, preventing scour and looking after the 'number one' asset on the farm this spring: yourself.
14 February 2024 Management
New test for calf antibody status
The test can be used to check that newborn calves have received adequate colostrum.
24 January 2024 Northern Ireland
Countdown to calving on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods checks in with Tullamore Farm manager Shaun Diver as calving is about to kick off next week.
17 January 2024 Management
Five cattle management jobs for the Christmas period
If there is additional help available over Christmas, outlined are a few bigger herd management tasks to complete over the holidays.
24 December 2023 Management