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  • VistaMilk exploring the future of dairy breeding
  • Building better cows
  • Setting a framework for heifers – what northern and southern research shows

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

VistaMilk exploring the future of dairy breeding

The VistaMilk Research Ireland Centre hosted more than 100 stakeholders in Teagasc Moorepark this week for a future breeding conference. Breeding has already advanced significantly...

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Building better cows

K-State beef cattle experts discuss how genetics, health and management decisions shape a heifer's lifetime productivity.

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beefcentral.com /1 week ago

Setting a framework for heifers – what northern and southern research shows

Producers who manage joining weight, maintain body condition and make balanced selection decisions are building the foundation for more productive breeding herds over the long term...

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agriland.ie /4 weeks ago

NI dairy farmers recognise breeding ‘is about the future’ – specialist

Despite a recent downturn in world milk markets, dairy farmers in Northern Ireland continue to invest in the future of their businesses. This is according to Ai Services’ product m...

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

Milk production: Solids take a hit as breeding wraps up

What are the average milk production figures looking like on farm in the second half of the year as breeding wraps up? The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) can indicate wher...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

A taste of Fleckvieh in Co. Tipperary

Dairy farmers are getting the opportunity this week to see how Fleckvieh dairy cows are adding value to farm systems in Ireland. Originating from Austria, Fleckvieh cows are becomi...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

‘Ruthless’ breeding and grass management in Galway

Ger and Enda Armstrong are milking 137 cows in partnership in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway, with a strong focus on breeding and grassland management. Ger always ran a high-quality farm, w...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Vital steps this June to ensure breeding success continues

Many farmers have now completed the first three weeks of breeding and will look to begin serving repeating cows in the coming weeks. In order to maximise results, keeping momentum...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

How Fleckviehs are proving their worth in Irish dairy

In an era of such volatility, farmers are always looking for methods to cuts costs and boost profits, but could a switch in breed type help? One farmer in Co. Tipperary swapped out...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

What breeding trends are AI companies seeing?

Agriland spoke with a number of artificial insemination (AI) companies about the criteria being selected for sires this breeding season and what the trends were. We are officially...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Controlling replacement heifer costs while maintaining quality

As costs surge, farmers can look to streamline raising replacement cows by taking strategic steps to minimise cost while not compromising on the heifer’s health or fertility. Heife...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Is it worth breeding for TB resistance?

Breeding is well and truly underway, with many farms half way through their artificial insemination (AI) programmes already. There is not too many straws left to be ordered, but is...

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beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

Build cows that stay: Smarter heifer development for long-term productivity

Setting replacement heifers up for cowherd longevity is more than achieving a first pregnancy. It requires building females that remain productive within the constraints of their p...

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brownfieldagnews.com /2 weeks ago

Beef-on-dairy breeding continues to limit dairy replacement heifer supply

A livestock economist says a shift is underway in how farmers are balancing replacement heifers with breeding more beef-on-dairy animals. Abbi Groves with CoBank tells Brownfield n...

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mychamplainvalley.com /2 weeks ago

UVM researchers seek dairy farms for nurse cow study

Researchers at the University of Vermont and Penn State Extension are recruiting dairy farms for a new study examining nurse cow, or foster cow, systems on organic dairy farms.

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Dairy Gene Ireland: 53 bulls tested in 2026

53 bulls have been tested under the Dairy Gene Ireland programme in 2026, according to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF). The programme, which is in its 21st year, aims t...

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beefcentral.com /2 weeks ago

Project aims to increase annual beef-on-dairy processing to 100,000 head by 2030

Australia’s beef-on-dairy sector is poised for rapid growth, with genetic improvement and collaborative advantages laying the groundwork for expansion, according to a new report, f...

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stuff.co.nz /2 weeks ago

Would you buy milk from a gene-edited cow?

As temperatures rise, New Zealand’s dairy farmers face a growing challenge: keeping cows cool enough to remain productive.

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

Watch: Milk pregnancy testing a ‘no brainer’ for Kerry farmer

For many dairy farmers, pregnancy diagnosis is a critical management task that helps to identify empty cows early and supports better breeding decisions. Traditionally, this has in...

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agriland.ie /4 days ago

DAFM update on breeding livestock trade with mainland Europe

Breeding cattle and sheep from mainland Europe can be traded into Ireland, as long as they are accompanied by a valid veterinary health certificate that meets relevant animal healt...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

DAFM: ‘Over 10% of genotyped dairy-bred calves exported this year’

New figures obtained by Agriland from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) have shown that over 10% of the Irish dairy-bred (dairy breed dam) calves genotyped...

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floraldaily.com /3 weeks ago

Faster breeding for stronger genetics

"Alone you go faster, together you go further." That idea captures the strength of the collaboration at Breeding Accel. Six breeding companies combine knowledge, research and techn...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Which dairy sires have been used most in 2026 so far?

As the use of artificial insemination (AI) winds down on dairy farms, which dairy and beef sires have been used the most in 2026? The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), monit...

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

Identifying problem cows mid-season

Every year problem cows surface within the herd, with mid-lactation offering a good chance to weed them out. The majority of farms typically aim for an annual replacement rate of 1...

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