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Beef
Recording SCEP weights on autumn born calves
Darren Carty
It is important that farmers weigh and record weights of autumn born calves before weaning and moving cattle of the farm.
12 March 2025 Farmer Writes
Farmer Writes: representing on International Women’s Day
Karen McCabe farms with her father Michael in Drumlegga, Co Leitrim.
21 January 2025 Management
Scanning time for autumn-calving suckler herds
Cows calving in early autumn should be settled back in-calf at this point. With a buoyant beef trade, scanning will flag up empty animals which may be better off cashed in.
Top tips for rearing dairy beef calves
For farmers considering rearing dairy beef calves for the first time, Kieran Mailey outlined some tips to follow this winter.
27 November 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmer Writes: cows out as long as conditions allow
Excellent weather conditions for the time of year have eased yard work for Tommy Moyles and have delayed the last of this year's weaning.
13 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Tullamore Farm: sheep mating progresses as suckler herd weaning completed
Farm manager Shaun Diver gives an update on what’s happening on Tullamore farm, as breeding progresses well in the ewe flock while the last of the beef calves have been weaned.
8 November 2024 Tullamore Farm
Exclusive: SCEP weights not included in ICBF evaluations
Adam Woods has an exclusive story on farmer weights not being currently included in ICBF genetic evaluations.
6 November 2024 Breeding & health
Five tips for reducing pneumonia risk in cattle
As mild weather increases the risk of pneumonia in housed cattle, outlined are some tips to help reduce the risk of such problems on farm.
5 November 2024 Management
Dealing with empty days and missed opportunities
Louise Clarke, pig specialist at Teagasc, Ballyhaise, takes a look at empty days in sows and the cost involved.
2 November 2024 Pigs