N.Ireland
As costs surge, farmers can look to streamline raising replacement cows by taking strategic steps to minimise cost.
Dairy
Coming into the autumn months, it is a good idea to take out the scales and weigh your replacement heifer calves
While grass is the predominant crop on the Co. Down dairy farm of Philip Tinsley, winter oats are...
During this time of year, farmers are focused on scanning cows and extending the grazing season, but replacement heifers should not...
Heifer mastitis can be an issue on some farms, with heifers often calving down with cases or developing them shortly after calving.
Beef
The breeding season on spring-calving herds is not too far away, at this stage farmers should be...
Waiting longer to calf heifers could be costing Northern Ireland farmers thousands according to researchers, with a three-month delay..
Waiting longer to calve heifers could be costing Northern Ireland farmers thousands according to...
