Dairy
It is easy to get so caught up in statistics and what is being bred to what, so much so that we forget about embryo survival.
Breeding is well underway now, yet not too many fields you look into will have stocks bulls out yet, as most farmers go with AI first.
With the breeding season officially kicking off for many farmers this week, it is important to stay on top of heat detection.
As the last of the cows calve down, identifying any high cell count ones will be critical in the lead-up to the breeding season.
As we enter into the final few weeks before the breeding season, there will be a focus on keeping...
Retained placentas are a relatively common occurrence during the calving season, which can in turn affect the upcoming breeding season.
With the breeding season fast approaching, it is time to start making selective decisions on both the cow and bull used next month.
N.Ireland
There are still plenty of cows to calve down, but with breeding quickly approaching, farmers should start carrying out pre-breeding checks.
With breeding only around the corner, farmers should consider blood testing the herd in case there are any underlying mineral deficiencies.
As the 2025 breeding season wraps up, many farmers will be eager to pinpoint which cows are in calf and which are not, culling any empties
Farm safety must be a priority as the busyness on farms ramps up with cows having to get back in calf and first-cut silage underway.
For the majority of dairy farms, sexed semen usage is going to dominate the first three weeks of artificial insemination (AI).
Breeding season for herds calving down in late January is only a few weeks away and many will be aiming for the first week of February
At this time of year, with breeding closing in, there has to be a sustainable plan for your non-replacement calves.
Breeding for components is the primary herd development objective for Co. Down milk producer Philip...
Now that the majority of the autumn calving cows have now calved down, it is time to ensure that...
We are now into the middle of November, which means that the start of the breeding season for the autumn calving herd is just over...
During the second day delegates heard from a number of speakers discussing breed benefits, global milk trends, and breeding strategies.
Breeding season is fast approaching, and although the use of artificial insemination (AI) grows year-on-year, stock bulls still have...
The use of a synchronisation programme may be a good option for dairy farmers this breeding...
The use of a synchronisation programme may be a good option for dairy farmers this breeding season. A programme can be used on the heifer..
As the breeding season approaches on farms, it is important that you begin preparations and ensure that everything is ready for the planned...
Environment
A new study shows that cattle with higher heat tolerance have sustainable breeding benefits and offer the potential for improved...
