Calving

The injustice of the inheritance tax measures has put many feet on the street in the UK, writes Joe Collingborn.

Getting heifers back into calf is more difficult in an autumn-calving herd, writes John Egerton.

Minister Muir said the headage payment was “subject to budget and legislation” although he still intends to proceed with the scheme.

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

Calf scour is the most common disease of dairy-bred calves, but by maximising immune function and minimising your calves’ exposure to the problem, you can make your rearing unit more resilient.

Adam Woods reports from Ballyjamesduff Mart’s general cattle sale, which took place last Tuesday.

With virtually all herds now fully housed, the question is how much concentrate should they be on, writes Aidan Brennan.

Adam Woods reports from the first three suckler roadshows to take place around the country and previews the last two in Clare and Kerry.