AI for the Suckler Herd – Is it Feasible on My Farm?
There are many benefits in using artificial insemination in the suckler herd, with access to the best genetics available at a low cost in [...]
DIY Artificial Insemination – Steps for Success
DIY insemination is a popular option for many dairy and beef farmers and offers benefits of more flexibility around timing of AI, as well [...]
Benefits of AI in the Suckler Herd
Figures from ICBF in Ireland show that typically only about 25% of all calves born in suckler herds are from an AI sire, the [...]
Tips to Getting a Young Bull Ready for Breeding
Here are our top tips for getting a young bull ready for the breeding season. Buy in Advance When bringing any bull onto the [...]
Be Prepared for Spring Calving
Spring calving is just around the corner, so it is time to get prepared. Here are some essentials that you will need to have [...]
How to Deal with Uterine Infections
Uterine infection is a common condition affecting both dairy and beef cows which can have a knock effect on fertility withing herds. Cows that [...]
Calf Scours: Cryptosporidiosis
For the final edition of our calf scour series we will look at Cryptosporidiosis. Cryptosporidiosis is a common scour, which generally affects calves at [...]
Calf Scours: Rotavirus
Next up in our scour series is Rotavirus. Rotavirus is another very common cause of scour and is present to some extent in most [...]
Grass Tetany Symptoms & Treatment in Cattle
Grass Tetany is caused by an acute Magnesium (Mg) deficiency which often occurs from grazing lush swards that are low in fibre. Cows are at higher risk of tetany during cold, wet weather and stress such as weaning can also increase the chances of the disease.
Block Calving – Making the Switch
In contrast to the mainly Spring Calving dairy herds in Ireland, typically dairy farmers in the United Kingdom operate an all year-round calving system (AYR), with 80% of farms falling into this category.
