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Ancient DNA indicates brucellosis evolved with farming
Grace Hoare
Research has found that brucellosis may have evolved due to early livestock farmers mixing stock and the pathogen circulated throughout herds.
26 July 2024 News
Farmers urged to stay vigilant for bluetongue
Importers must abide by livestock isolation protocols to help ensure the disease is not introduced to Ireland.
26 July 2024 News
Irish veterinary students awarded veterinary fellowship
The students will look into animal stress intervention methods over the course of the project, to try and enhance animal welfare and promote sustainable animal production.
Weekend weather: Highs of 22°C with some showers
Met Éireann has said that there will be a combination of sunny spells along with scattered showers in certain places over the weekend.
26 July 2024 News
Galway sheep farmer embarks on charity ‘cycle of life’
Peter Conboy is fundraising for the Irish Kidney Association to support the registered charity’s work in providing crucial assistance to patients and families affected by end-stage kidney disease.
25 July 2024 News
Selecting the optimum breeding date for your flock
Numerous factors have an influence on breeding date selection from targeting increased demand for religious festivals to the normal commencement of grass growth and labour availability.
24 July 2024 Sheep breeding
Benefits of addressing poor body condition of ewes
There is huge potential at farm level to maximise the genetic potential of ewes and optimise reproductive performance by having ewes in the correct body condition score at mating.
24 July 2024 Sheep breeding
Focus should be turning to 2024 breeding
A challenging year has left many flocks requiring significant attention to provide the foundation for positive reproductive performance.
24 July 2024 Sheep breeding
Over 40% of sheep farmers making less than €5,000
In 2023, the gross margin was down 8% to €797/ha while direct payments were worth €266/ha on sheep farms.
24 July 2024 News
Suffolk ram lambs sold to top of 11,000gns
The premier sale of pedigree Suffolk sheep in NI saw two ram lambs topping 11,000 guineas
24 July 2024 Northern Ireland
Farmer Views: 'there's a future in beef if costs stay down'
Grace Hoare interviewed farmers about their outlook on the future of drystock farming and discussed any concerns they have regarding the industry.
24 July 2024 News
€10m to be recouped from ACRES overpayments
Some 4,748 ACRES co-operation participants and 1,039 general participants have been overpaid and will need to return funds in the coming months. Darren Carty reports
24 July 2024 Schemes