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The young weanlings left in the shed have started to thrive since the older calves were sold.
4 December 2024 Farmer Writes
Struggles with two year-old calving
Getting heifers back into calf is more difficult in an autumn-calving herd, writes John Egerton.
4 December 2024 Northern Ireland
Suckler scheme put back to April 2025
Minister Muir said the headage payment was “subject to budget and legislation” although he still intends to proceed with the scheme.
Be on your guard for scouring calves
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.
28 November 2024 Advertisers' anouncements
Camera at the Mart: buyers battle it out for Ballyjamesduff bullocks
Adam Woods reports from Ballyjamesduff Mart’s general cattle sale, which took place last Tuesday.
27 November 2024 Markets
Dairy management: How much meal to feed to housed cows?
With virtually all herds now fully housed, the question is how much concentrate should they be on, writes Aidan Brennan.
25 November 2024 Management
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.
13 November 2024 Management
Closing up paddocks, mart events and new scour vaccine on the market
Adam Woods has the latest tips and advice for drystock farms in this week’s Beef Management.
13 November 2024 Management
No reason to complain about the weather
The milking herd is now housed, but youngstock are still thriving outside.
13 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Five tips for condition scoring cows
Late autumn is a good time to condition score cows and alter feed management over winter so that animals are fit for calving in spring.
9 November 2024 Management
Farmer Writes: an abnormally warm autumn
Currently it is costing us around €100 each week to feed these weanlings, and while we rarely sell calves under 300kg, there is an excellent trade for light hairy heifers.
6 November 2024 Farmer Writes
Dairy Management: body condition score and Dairy Day voucher
Good grazing conditions shouldn't detract from the reality that cows will need to be dried off shortly in order to protect body condition score next spring
6 November 2024 Management