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Dairy management: high risk for grass tetany

Cold and wet weather when cows are close to peak milk production is a high risk time for grass tetany, writes Aidan Brennan.

MANAGEMENT 14 April 2025

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A good dose for farmers

A good dose for farmers

DEALER 26 March 2025

Longford students launch product to assist with dosing cattle

Longford students launch product to assist with dosing cattle

NEWS 24 March 2025

Beef management notes: slurry, fertiliser and cattle grading

Beef management notes: slurry, fertiliser and cattle grading

Beef management notes: slurry, fertiliser and cattle grading

MANAGEMENT 5 February 2025

Do cattle need a mid-winter lice treatment?

Do cattle need a mid-winter lice treatment?

Do cattle need a mid-winter lice treatment?

MANAGEMENT 7 January 2025

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Five jobs for the Christmas holiday period

Five jobs for the Christmas holiday period

If additional family help is available over the Christmas period, make a plan to complete some of the bigger jobs on farm.

MANAGEMENT 30 October 2024

Lambs die from dosing gun injuries

Lambs die from dosing gun injuries

In one case, a regional veterinary office found a bolus lodged in a cut in the dead lamb’s throat.

NEWS 30 October 2024

Farm inputs to check before Christmas holidays

Farm inputs to check before Christmas holidays

Agri merchants, feed mills and vets will close for the Christmas holidays, so do a quick stock check now to make sure you don't run out of essential items next week.

MANAGEMENT 30 October 2024

Irish Farmers Journal suckler roadshow comes to Clare

Irish Farmers Journal suckler roadshow comes to Clare

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

MANAGEMENT 30 October 2024

Factor late housing into fluke treatments this winter

Factor late housing into fluke treatments this winter

On farms that are housing cattle later than normal, this should be factored in to your choice of fluke product and when animals will be dosed.

MANAGEMENT 30 October 2024

Five tips for reducing pneumonia risk in cattle

Five tips for reducing pneumonia risk in cattle

As mild weather increases the risk of pneumonia in housed cattle, outlined are some tips to help reduce the risk of such problems on farm.

MANAGEMENT 30 October 2024

Farmer Writes: tough spring forces changes to the system

Farmer Writes: tough spring forces changes to the system

Weaning is heading for the home straight on Tommy Moyles' farm, and he's getting winter ready in the yard.

FARMER WRITES 30 October 2024

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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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