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  • Building better cows
  • Controlling replacement heifer costs while maintaining quality
  • Identifying problem cows mid-season

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beefmagazine.com /4 weeks 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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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 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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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 /2 weeks ago

‘Outstanding’ young dairy cow comes to fore at Newry Show 2026

A Holstein third calver was crowned the Dairy Champion at Newry Show 2026 amid the highest ever entry of cattle for the competition. Ernevale Alligator Rosina EX 92 was jointly exh...

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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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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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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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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Proactive herd management a must during drought

Producers encouraged to prioritize retaining reproductively efficient females when making culling decisions.

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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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agrifarming.in /1 month ago

Post-Milking Care for Dairy Cows: Recovery, Immune Support and Long-Term Udder Health

The period immediately after milking is critical for dairy cow management because it directly influences udder health and long-term herd productivity. Proper post-milking care for...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

Baileys champion dairy cow competition returns

Diageo Ireland, in partnership with its cream supplier Tirlán, has today (Thursday, June 25) announced the return of the Baileys Champion Dairy Cow competition. Celebrating the exc...

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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 /3 weeks ago

Watching out for summer scour as last of calves get to grass

The average farmer begins calving down on February 1 and finishes up within nine weeks, that means the last of the calves should be about 11-weeks-old by now. There may be a few st...

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agwired.com /1 month ago

Animal Ag News 5/21

Zoetis Inc. announced that Dectomax/Dectomax®-CA1 (doramectin injection) was recently granted conditional approval of the 100 mL vial size for the prevention and treatment of infes...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Agriland and DairyBeef 500 to provide tips on boosting calf performance

Over the coming week, the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 team will publish a two-part feature series on Agriland, accompanied by practical on-farm videos. ‘Managing your Calves at Grass – A...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Keeping on top of targets as heifers get to grass

Between breeding and field work, this week was hectic for farmers, but it is critical they do not take their eye of the ball when it comes to calves at grass. It can be easy to hal...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

Dairy-beef accounted for 62% of Irish beef cattle processed in 2025

Cattle originating from the dairy herd accounted for 62% of the beef cattle processed in Ireland in 2025, according to data presented at BEEF2026. The national biennial beef open d...

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

Dairy focus: 650kg MS/cow and infrastructure in Wicklow

Dermot and Adam Phibbs are milking 130 cows in Blessington, Co. Wicklow, with a strong focus on infrastructure. The Phibbs are liquid milk suppliers for Tirlán, with the herd curre...

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agriland.ie /1 week ago

Dairy trade: Average price of £2,901 for milking heifers in UK

There is never too much dairy stock moving through marts at this time of the year, but the few that are seem to be making relatively strong prices. Gortatlea Mart in Co. Kerry held...

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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

Unusual approach to calf rearing on display in research farm trial

Agriland visited University College Dublin’s (UCD) Lyons farm to witness their unusual approach to calf rearing post-weaning that is being trialled on site. The core focus of the t...

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agriland.ie /2 weeks ago

Autumn calving: Reviewing eligibility for selective dry cow therapy

Heading into the start of July, autumn-calving herds should be reviewing their performance throughout the year to see which cows will be eligible for selective dry cow therapy (SDC...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Irish dairy herd grows while British hits record low

Figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that the Irish dairy herd grew last year, but it is a different story across the water in Britain. According to the CSO, the n...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Improving cow flow over the summer months

As oestrus activity begins to settle down, farmers should use the next couple of weeks to identify issues with cow flow and pinpoint areas of congestion. A lot of farms across the...

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