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Oviflock project up and running

The EIP-funded initiative aims to advance breeding in hill sheep flocks through the identification of superior genetics and establishment of flockbooks.

NEWS 14 May 2025

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Dominating performance by Drumagarner in Swatragh

Dominating performance by Drumagarner in Swatragh

PEDIGREE 6 May 2025

Summer shows more important now than ever before

Summer shows more important now than ever before

PEDIGREE 5 May 2025

Fermanagh breeders take the spoils in Swatragh

Fermanagh breeders take the spoils in Swatragh

Fermanagh breeders take the spoils in Swatragh

PEDIGREE 30 April 2025

Bernish back on top in Ballymena

Bernish back on top in Ballymena

Bernish back on top in Ballymena

PEDIGREE 30 April 2025

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‘Scientists versus show coats’ continues

‘Scientists versus show coats’ continues

The pedigree breeders council and ICBF battle continues to roll on. Emanuel O’Dea takes a look at some of the reasons some pedigree breeders are disengaging with ICBF

BEEF BREEDING 4 March 2025

Could calf rearers become the new pedigree farmers?

Could calf rearers become the new pedigree farmers?

The pedigree breeders council aren't too happy with the Teagasc plans to start breeding bulls.

DEALER 4 March 2025

Farmer views: ‘stars aren’t the be all and end all’

Farmer views: ‘stars aren’t the be all and end all’

We asked suckler farmers to give their opinions on the row between the breed societies and the ICBF star rating system.

NEWS 4 March 2025

Suckler farming for fat in Shetland

Suckler farming for fat in Shetland

Adam Woods reports from this year’s British Cattle Breeders conference, where Shetlands' suckler farmer Jamie Leslie discussed his herd of 90 Aberdeen Angus suckler cows.

SUCKLERS 4 March 2025

Beef Stakeholders Forum postponed

Beef Stakeholders Forum postponed

The Beef Stakeholders Forum has been postponed until further notice as Cattle Breed Societies pull out of meeting.

PEDIGREE 4 March 2025

Teagasc to invest €3m in breeding bulls

Teagasc to invest €3m in breeding bulls

Adam Woods has the latest on a Teagasc project to breed Aberdeen Angus bulls for the dairy herd.

NEWS 4 March 2025

Cattle breed societies pull out of upcoming beef stakeholders meeting

Cattle breed societies pull out of upcoming beef stakeholders meeting

The Pedigree Cattle Breeders Council of Ireland has confirmed that it will not be attending the upcoming beef stakeholders forum meeting in Portlaoise.

PEDIGREE 4 March 2025

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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