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Over 30,000 calf samples sent for genotyping last week

Since 3 February 2026, the cost of sending calf DNA samples increased by 55c, from €2.95 to €3.50.

NEWS 7 February 2026

Over 30,000 calf samples sent for genotyping last week

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Dairy Management: does it pay to rear calves for longer?

Dairy Management: does it pay to rear calves for longer?

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

Farmer Writes: calving has kicked off

Farmer Writes: calving has kicked off

FARMER WRITES 4 February 2026

Glimmer of hope for Polish calf imports

Glimmer of hope for Polish calf imports

Glimmer of hope for Polish calf imports

MARKETS 4 February 2026

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

ANIMAL HEALTH 2 February 2026

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Dairy Management: last minute calving checks

Dairy Management: last minute calving checks

Aidan Brennan looks at some of the last minute tasks for dairy farmers before calving kicks off.

MANAGEMENT 28 January 2026

Stricter BVD measures to be applied in Northern Ireland

Stricter BVD measures to be applied in Northern Ireland

The measures aim to contribute to the eradication of BVD in Northern Ireland.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Consistency and performance at the heart of calf rearing in Co Kerry

Consistency and performance at the heart of calf rearing in Co Kerry

County Kerry dairy farmer Mike Murphy, from Lixnaw, has been rearing calves for as long as he can remember.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 28 January 2026

In pictures: super seasonal sale at Rathriland Mart

In pictures: super seasonal sale at Rathriland Mart

David Clarke reports from the weekly cattle sale at Rathfriland Mart in Co Down.

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Dairy Management: heavy rain and floods hamper slurry plans

Dairy Management: heavy rain and floods hamper slurry plans

Aidan Brennan looks ahead to the upcoming calving season and says good habits around colostrum management are key.

MANAGEMENT 28 January 2026

AgriSearch CalfCheck to support calf rearing

AgriSearch CalfCheck to support calf rearing

AgriSearch has launched CalfCheck, a new video series providing farmers with practical, science-based guidance on rearing calves

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

Vaccines ‘non-negotiable’ for calves, says vet

Vaccines ‘non-negotiable’ for calves, says vet

Mairead O'Grady was among the keynote speakers at an AgriSearch beef conference held in Portadown

NORTHERN IRELAND 28 January 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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