Stock bulls

Vet's Corner: managing reproduction effectively in cattle enterprises

A bull breeding soundness examination carried out by your veterinary surgeon will frequently prove to be a very worthwhile investment.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Vet's Corner: managing reproduction effectively in cattle enterprises

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Beef management: Breeding preparation, handling new stock bulls and calf rearing

Beef management: Breeding preparation, handling new stock bulls and calf rearing

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Kilkenny man is Irish Hereford Prime farmer of the year

Kilkenny man is Irish Hereford Prime farmer of the year

Kilkenny man is Irish Hereford Prime farmer of the year

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Practical guide to pre-breeding soundness in stock bulls

Practical guide to pre-breeding soundness in stock bulls

Practical guide to pre-breeding soundness in stock bulls

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 March 2026

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Farmer Writes: it's time for musical chairs in the sheds

Farmer Writes: it's time for musical chairs in the sheds

With all stock home and almost housed, there's a small bit of chopping and changing needed on Tommy Moyles' farm to make the workload more comfortable for the next few weeks.

FARMER WRITES 17 June 2025

Home Farm: starting our solar journey

Home Farm: starting our solar journey

We dithered as to whether the wire should be buried beneath the yard or brought around overhead by being attached to the existing outhouses.

VIEWPOINTS 17 June 2025

Suckler cows still thriving out west

Suckler cows still thriving out west

John Egerton was asked to judge a suckler competition run by Fermanagh Show.

FARMER WRITES 17 June 2025

Top five tips on staying safe with livestock

Top five tips on staying safe with livestock

Adam Woods has some tips and advice for staying safe when working with livestock.

MANAGEMENT 17 June 2025

Cut the bull: handling bulls in a safe manner

Cut the bull: handling bulls in a safe manner

Bulls remain some of the most dangerous livestock that farmers deal with. Martin Merrick advises on best practice to reduce risk of injury or death when it comes to handling them.

FARM SAFETY 17 June 2025

Camera at the Mart: cattle trade remains steady in Ballymote

Camera at the Mart: cattle trade remains steady in Ballymote

Luke Gibson reports from Thursday's cattle sale in Ballymote Mart.

MARKETS 17 June 2025

One action in CSP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme

One action in CSP Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme

Farmers will receive €20 per eligible calf born up to a maximum of 50 calves where breeding metrics have been satisfied.

NITRATES 17 June 2025

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A different kind of farm visit

Organic beef and sheep farmer, Kay O’Sullivan, describes her experience of hosting a group of chefs on her farm.

A different kind of farm visit

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