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Beef
Watching for repeat breeding in autumn-calving cows
Kieran Mailey
Where breeding is under way in herds that calve over August and September, keep a close eye on cows for signs of animals repeating.
16 October 2024 Management
Producing high-quality suckler replacements
Spotting an opening in the market, Martin Tumilty has moved from rearing stores to producing high-quality suckler replacements on his Co Down farm. Kieran Mailey reports.
8 October 2024 Management
Housing autumn calving cows for breeding
Housing cows before breeding can improve conception rates as the herd is managed in a consistent environment with a steady diet offered daily.
Five tips for autumn breeding in suckler herds
Ahead of the upcoming breeding period, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips for autumn-calving herds.
2 October 2024 Management
Camera at the Mart: electric suckler sale in southwest
Over half the lots on offer at a recent suckler show and sale in Gortatlea sold for in excess of €2,000.
18 September 2024 Markets
English sheep and cattle populations at record low - AHDB
The results from DEFRA’s annual June livestock survey saw the sheep flock fall by 4.3%, while the cattle herd declined by 2%.
13 September 2024 Northern Ireland
Playing the hand that you're dealt
Adapting to weather and land fragmentation are common obstacles that suckler farmers living in south Kerry have to overcome
28 August 2024 Breeding & health
South Kerry suckler farmers have their say
Tommy Moyles recently met a number of younger suckler farmers in south Kerry. Over the next two weeks, we will hear their views on the challenges and opportunities for the sector in the area.
21 August 2024 Breeding & health
Farmer Writes: Dealing with the present and planning for the future
Scanning results are in for the heifers on Tommy Moyles' farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty while the consequences of the weather mean decisions regarding grazing keep changing.
21 August 2024 Farmer Writes
Suckler outfits to £3,880 in Camlough Mart
Suckler cow and calf outfits were in demand at a special sale in Camlough Mart on Tuesday 20 August.
21 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Removing the stock bull in spring-calving herds
Breeding activity should be low in spring-calving suckler herds, making it possible to remove the stock bull.
20 August 2024 Management
Friesian cattle account for 30% of cattle kill in 2023
The Limousin breed, in second position, narrowly edged out the number of Aberdeen Angus-sired cattle slaughtered in Department of Agriculture-approved plants.
23 June 2024 News