Watch For Illness At Housing Time
It’s that time of year when farmers need to think about diseases with housed animals and how to prevent them. Illness can occur with a herd at any time of year, but animals are at a higher risk during the Winter months due to a number of factors including weather,...
Winter Management Of Bulls Is Crucial
A bull is a vital component for purposes of herd growth. The majority of Irish dairy and beef farms will run at least one bull with cows. A bull on spring-calving enterprises has his job done for this year. However, farmers need to keep their bulls healthy for them to...
The Final Stretch for Freeze Branding
As this year draws to a close, we encourage farmers to book their freeze branding if they haven’t done so already. Freeze branding is suitable for diary farms but has also become popular on suckler farms too. Having an animal branded makes them easier to identify....