Ventilation

Getting ventilation right this autumn

There is still time to get ventilation issues corrected in livestock sheds ahead of the winter housing period, writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 9 September 2026

Getting ventilation right this autumn

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Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

Preventing pneumonia at weaning time

ANIMAL HEALTH 30 August 2026

Keep your cool with a properly maintained air conditioning system

Keep your cool with a properly maintained air conditioning system

FARM MACHINERY 15 July 2026

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

NEWS 14 July 2026

Heatwave advice: managing rams and safely transporting sheep

Heatwave advice: managing rams and safely transporting sheep

Heatwave advice: managing rams and safely transporting sheep

MANAGEMENT 24 June 2026

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Calf series: accommodation and facilities

Calf series: accommodation and facilities

In week 1 of our dedicated calf rearing focus, Martin Merrick details some of the key parameters your calf shed needs to tick before calves arrive on farm.

CALVES 29 October 2025

Facilities and teamwork lead to successful calf rearing

Facilities and teamwork lead to successful calf rearing

Martin Merrick paid a visit to Liam Roche and his team as calving kicks off to discuss calf handling and accommodation.

CALVES 29 October 2025

Keeping to spec with kit sheds

Keeping to spec with kit sheds

Kit sheds can be a good value-for-money option, though specifications and quality should be thoroughly checked before purchasing.

BUILDINGS 29 October 2025

Five jobs for Christmas on beef farms

Five jobs for Christmas on beef farms

Adam Woods takes a look at some jobs that could be completed on drystock farms over the Christmas festive period.

MANAGEMENT 29 October 2025

Sheep Management: inspection ready, reference numbers and pneumonia

Sheep Management: inspection ready, reference numbers and pneumonia

It is a good opportunity over longer evenings to take some time to ensure animal identification records are up to speed.

MANAGEMENT 29 October 2025

The Grass Week: muggy and wet weather not ideal for grazing or housing

The Grass Week: muggy and wet weather not ideal for grazing or housing

While the weather outside is too wet for many to be grazing, it is leading to muggy conditions indoors for housed stock.

GRASS & FEEDING 29 October 2025

Beef Management: grazing forage crops, pneumonia and TAMS

Beef Management: grazing forage crops, pneumonia and TAMS

Martin Merrick outlines some tips for grazing forage crops this autumn/winter, pneumonia risk as more cattle are housed and what might be a wise investment under TAMS for beef farmers.

MANAGEMENT 29 October 2025

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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