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Irish Simmental society to pull ICBF evaluations from sale catalogues

Members of the Irish Simmental Cattle Society have taken a vote of no confidence in the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation.

16 December 2024 PEDIGREE

Farmers on red alert to stave off bird flu

As of last Friday 6 December, poultry farmers have had to put in place a number of bio-security measures to reduce the risk of bird flu.

11 December 2024 NEWS
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In pictures: weanlings serve up festive cheer at Markethill Mart

There was a red hot trade for weanlings at the annual Christmas Cracker sale in Markethill Mart last week. Kieran Mailey reports.

11 December 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Pros outweigh the cons of three-way cross

Thoughts have turned again to breeding of our autumn-calving herd, writes Castlederg dairy farmer, Jessica Pollock

11 December 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND

Conservation works under way on Black Islands of Lough Ree

Lough Ree is Ireland's number one hotspot for breeding waterbirds, such as the curlew, lapwing, redshank and oystercatcher.

10 December 2024 NEWS
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Camera at the Mart: high milk solids driver of dairy sale

In-calf heifers from dams with high percentages of milk solids were making a premium at the annual dairy sale in Corrin Mart last week.

9 December 2024 MARKETS

Top Texel flocks gear up for All-Star sale in Blessington

Rachel Gallagher reports on the upcoming 20th Anniversary All-Star Texel sale, to be held at Blessington Mart on Saturday 7 December.

4 December 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH
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Burke to address NIIAS pre-Winter Fair

The pre-Winter Fair breakfast event will be addressed by Larry Burke, the chief executive of AI Services

4 December 2024 NORTHERN IRELAND
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Farmer Writes: cattle and supermodels

The young weanlings left in the shed have started to thrive since the older calves were sold.

4 December 2024
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