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Heat stress is not just a summertime issue, Teagasc poultry conference hears

Both relative humidity and temperature play key roles in heat stress, vet Aonghus Lane told attendees at the national Teagasc Poultry conference in Monaghan on Tuesday.

NEWS 30 September 2026

Heat stress is not just a summertime issue, Teagasc poultry conference hears

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Keep your cool with a properly maintained air conditioning system

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Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

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Farmers and pet owners urged to protect animals during hot spell

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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 8 November 2025

Calf series: accommodation and facilities

Calf series: accommodation and facilities

In week 1 of our dedicated calf rearing focus, Martin Merrick details some of the key parameters your calf shed needs to tick before calves arrive on farm.

CALVES 8 November 2025

Facilities and teamwork lead to successful calf rearing

Facilities and teamwork lead to successful calf rearing

Martin Merrick paid a visit to Liam Roche and his team as calving kicks off to discuss calf handling and accommodation.

CALVES 8 November 2025

Keeping to spec with kit sheds

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Kit sheds can be a good value-for-money option, though specifications and quality should be thoroughly checked before purchasing.

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Five jobs for Christmas on beef farms

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Adam Woods takes a look at some jobs that could be completed on drystock farms over the Christmas festive period.

MANAGEMENT 8 November 2025

Sheep Management: inspection ready, reference numbers and pneumonia

Sheep Management: inspection ready, reference numbers and pneumonia

It is a good opportunity over longer evenings to take some time to ensure animal identification records are up to speed.

MANAGEMENT 8 November 2025

The Grass Week: muggy and wet weather not ideal for grazing or housing

The Grass Week: muggy and wet weather not ideal for grazing or housing

While the weather outside is too wet for many to be grazing, it is leading to muggy conditions indoors for housed stock.

GRASS & FEEDING 8 November 2025

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