by Jane Marks | Mar 31, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
With April now here, many farmers will turn their attention to planning for a successful breeding season. When selecting an effective method for breeding, farmers should consider their herd size and production goals. Preparing in advance is key and now is the time to...
by Jane Marks | Mar 29, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
Agriculture continues to play a big role in the Irish economy. However, with the landscape of farming changing, so too is the education surrounding it. Choosing a career can be a difficult task for many people. As the Leaving Certificate approaches, 6th year students...
by Jane Marks | Mar 21, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
There are a number of different causes for infection and disease in the foot including, injury, digital dermatitis, laminitis, or in some cases, it may be congenital. However, the most common reasons are from pathogenic bacteria on the farm or inadequate hoof care...
by Jane Marks | Mar 8, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
FRS Network and Herdwatch staff at FRS Network HQ in Roscrea standing in solidarity with the people of the Ukraine and donating €20,000 to the Red Cross. Back row: (L to R) Delacy Byrne, Majella Corcoran, Valerie Burke, Fabien Peyaud, Mervyn Harvey, Conor Doran, Pat...
by Jane Marks | Mar 7, 2022 | Farm Services News & Articles
At this time of year farmers are busy getting cows out to grass and tending to the new additions to their herd. For both dairy and suckler farmers, there is one illness they should keep an eye out for at this time of year: grass tetany. Grass Tetany Grass tetany is an...
