Social Media Ideas for Livestock Reproduction

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...

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...

Wood’s research advances fertility understanding for the cattle sector

Wood's team studies embryo development, nutrition impacts and lab techniques to help producers achieve better reproductive outcomes.

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...

Labour efficiency at heart of calf rearing on demo farm

As Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd in Fethard, Co. Tipperary purchased in 443 calves over a six-week period, with only 1.5 labour units on the farm, efficiency was key to ensuring the ope...

Beyond virtual fencing and into active on-ranch performance management

LIVE STREAM THURSDAY, JULY 9 AT 1 PM CT - As ranching operations grow more complex, a clearer picture into pasture performance and grazing outcomes is increasingly important.

Pulling the bull as breeding wraps up

Now it is 10 weeks on from May 1, the majority of farms will have wrapped up breeding or will be finishing during the week, meaning it may be time to ‘pull the bull’. Deciding when...

Kogi L-PRES launches campaign on mass artificial insemination

The State Project Coordinator (SPC), Kogi L-PRES, Mr Otaru Abdulkabir Onoruoyiza, said the Mass AI Program was designed to provide livestock farmers with access to superior genetic...

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...

Lifting productivity key to lowering herd methane, producers told

Improving fertility, accelerating turnoff and moderating mature cow size remain the most effective ways for cattle producers to reduce methane emissions while lifting profitability...

Is your ram ready for the breeding season?

As the breeding season approaches, farmers will be turning their attention to ensuring rams are fit, fertile and capable of working effectively. College of Agriculture, Food and Ru...

Updated publication helps beef producers develop growth implant strategy

Few technologies offer a greater return on investment for beef cattle than growth implants, and a newly updated publication from Iowa Beef Center can help producers with these mana...

Why livestock monitoring is moving beyond “finding cattle” to managing performance

For many producers, the first generation of livestock monitoring technology solved a simple but important problem: knowing where cattle were without having to physically locate the...

FAO’s Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation approved

Members adopt framework to address the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainability

New EU Livestock Strategy: What you need to know

The European Commission today (Tuesday, June 7) unveiled its first-ever Livestock Strategy. The strategy aims to set out a roadmap to help the livestock sector thrive across Europe...

Future of careers in animal science

LIVE STREAM WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 AT 1 PM CT - As industry need change, so must programs and opportunities for students looking at careers in animal science.

Scanning or milk pregnancy testing – which is for you?

With the 2026 breeding season now wrapped up, farmers will be eager to pinpoint in-calf animals through scanning or milk pregnancy testing. Scanning or pregnancy testing now will a...

How much cow can your country afford?

Two dry seasons have put maternal efficiency under the microscope at Chalambra in Victoria’s Western District. Their experience, alongside commercial results across other systems,...

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: 4 days at heart of Europe’s livestock industry

As livestock farming continues to evolve in response to economic pressures, animal health challenges and the transition towards more sustainable production systems, the Sommet de l...

Improving leptospirosis diagnostics in cattle

Project will home in on proteins that better match current circulating strains of the bacteria; goal is a single test that uses just one or two proteins to identify infected animal...

Kirmani pledges expanding embryo transfer facility to district level for livestock breed improvement

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...

Harnessing Neglected Livestock for Sustainable Food Systems in the Global South

Neglected Indigenous Livestock and Forages Offer Breakthrough Promise for Climate-Resilient Food Systems In a rapidly warming world, the urgent need for sustainable livestock syste...

Calving difficulty, shape and colour priorities for Roscommon farmer

Farming 70ha in Co. Roscommon, Oliva Hynes operates a spring-calving suckler system, bred 100% to artificial insemination (AI). With the breeding season well underway, sire choice...