Fertility

Selecting bulls for winter milk

Breeding time for autumn-calving herds is creeping up fast and allowing time to pick the right bulls is important, writes Daire Cregg.

WINTER MILK 26 September 2026

Selecting bulls for winter milk

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Fertility coach offers hope for couples trying to conceive

Fertility coach offers hope for couples trying to conceive

Helena Tubridy shares expert advice on the emotional journey to parenthood, writes Claire Murrihy.

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How succession helped transform the O'Gorman family farm

How succession helped transform the O'Gorman family farm

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NEWS 16 June 2026

Dairygold and Teagasc team up to support profitable sustainable dairy farming

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NEWS 16 June 2026

ICBF due to update beef Euro-star indices

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The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) will update the economic values within its beef indexes in the upcoming July evaluations.

BREEDING & HEALTH 16 June 2026

Vet's Corner: looking after your stock bull during breeding

Vet's Corner: looking after your stock bull during breeding

Bulls should be checked before the start of the breeding season, to give confidence in their breeding performance.

NEWS 16 June 2026

Heatwave advice: managing rams and safely transporting sheep

Heatwave advice: managing rams and safely transporting sheep

An excessive spike in rams' body temperature could potentially lead to fertility issues.

MANAGEMENT 16 June 2026

Top 10 dairy sires used on Irish dairy cows revealed

Top 10 dairy sires used on Irish dairy cows revealed

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