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Pedigree
North east calf finals bring out the best at Royal Meath Show
Nevan McKiernan
Nevan Mc Kiernan reports from the cattle section at the 82nd Royal Meath Show in Trim.
2 September 2024 Pedigree
Elphin Show serves up a sensational show of cattle
Nevan Mc Kiernan reports from the cattle rings at this year's Elphin Agricultural Show.
1 September 2024 Breeding & health
185 fewer BVD-positive calves identified in 2024
The latest programme results show 383 BVD-positive calves identified up to week 34, with the number of BVD-positive herds reducing by 36 herds.
Ricketstown Phantasy Rose blossoms to success in Limerick
Nevan Mc Kiernan reports from the Irish Shorthorn Cattle Society All-Ireland heifer classes in Limerick show.
30 August 2024 Pedigree
Merchants slam vets' take on medicines
Adam Woods has the latest on the vet medicines row between vets and merchants.
29 August 2024 Breeding & health
Preventing pneumonia at weaning time
Adam Woods looks at measures to prevent health problems when weaning suckler calves.
28 August 2024 Breeding & health
Difficult weather conditions means higher risk of tetany
Adam Woods takes a look at tetany prevention and how to avoid cases on suckler farms.
28 August 2024 Pedigree
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
Jadam Lady Sandra X150 is Irish Aberdeen Angus all-Ireland champion
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Growvite Irish Aberdeen Angus all-Ireland championships in Dualla Show.
26 August 2024 Pedigree
Aldi Irish Angus bull calf championships in Iverk another resounding success
Nevan McKiernan reports from the Aldi/ABP Irish Angus bull calf championships in Iverk Show.
25 August 2024 Pedigree
Nikkespice is overall interbreed champion at Virginia
Nevan McKiernan reports from the cattle section at Wednesday's Virginia agricultural show.
22 August 2024 Pedigree
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