Weaning

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Karen McCabe farms with her father Michael in Drumlegga, Co Leitrim.

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Scanning time for autumn-calving suckler herds

Scanning time for autumn-calving suckler herds

MANAGEMENT 21 January 2025

Top tips for rearing dairy beef calves

Top tips for rearing dairy beef calves

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 November 2024

Farmer Writes: cows out as long as conditions allow

Farmer Writes: cows out as long as conditions allow

Farmer Writes: cows out as long as conditions allow

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Tullamore Farm: sheep mating progresses as suckler herd weaning completed

Tullamore Farm: sheep mating progresses as suckler herd weaning completed

Tullamore Farm: sheep mating progresses as suckler herd weaning completed

TULLAMORE FARM 8 November 2024

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Farmer Writes: cows out as long as conditions allow

Farmer Writes: cows out as long as conditions allow

Excellent weather conditions for the time of year have eased yard work for Tommy Moyles and have delayed the last of this year's weaning.

FARMER WRITES 1 January 1970

Tullamore Farm: sheep mating progresses as suckler herd weaning completed

Tullamore Farm: sheep mating progresses as suckler herd weaning completed

Farm manager Shaun Diver gives an update on what’s happening on Tullamore farm, as breeding progresses well in the ewe flock while the last of the beef calves have been weaned.

TULLAMORE FARM 1 January 1970

Exclusive: SCEP weights not included in ICBF evaluations

Exclusive: SCEP weights not included in ICBF evaluations

Adam Woods has an exclusive story on farmer weights not being currently included in ICBF genetic evaluations.

BREEDING & HEALTH 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

Dealing with empty days and missed opportunities

Dealing with empty days and missed opportunities

Louise Clarke, pig specialist at Teagasc, Ballyhaise, takes a look at empty days in sows and the cost involved.

PIGS 1 January 1970

Grazing season drawing to a close

Grazing season drawing to a close

A good September was very welcome, writes Fermanagh farmer, John Egerton.

FARMER WRITES 1 January 1970

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