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  • Controlling replacement heifer costs while maintaining quality
  • Build cows that stay: Smarter heifer development for long-term productivity
  • Beef-on-dairy breeding continues to limit dairy replacement heifer supply

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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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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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beefmagazine.com /3 weeks ago

Strategic cowherd destocking to promote future rebuilding

Young heifers offer flexibility and tax advantages when rebuilding cowherds after extended dry periods impact forage availability in the region.

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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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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 day ago

What weight should your weanling heifers be by now?

During the mid-season, it is well worth weighing heifers born in late January and early February as they approach the six-month mark. The majority of farms often never weigh heifer...

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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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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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beefmagazine.com /1 week ago

Midyear 2026 cattle auction receipts

Weekly auction data shows steer sales rising while heifer share drops to 39%, but retention levels still fall short of signaling herd expansion.

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Maintaining calf performance at grass during first grazing season

Once calves are out and settled at grass, the focus quickly shifts to maintaining performance and hitting good weight gains throughout the grazing season. For spring-born dairy-bee...

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Are your bulls ready for turnout?

Early bull checks prevent breeding failures and protect pregnancy rates by identifying fertility issues before turnout begins.

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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

GB farms see rise in cattle numbers under 12 months

Younger cattle numbers are beginning to rise on farms in Great Britain (GB), latest figures from the British Cattle Movement Service show. These figures according to the Agricultur...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Watch: ABP Demo Farm calf rearing update

Agriland recently paid a visit to the ABP Demo Farm in Co. Carlow, where ABP Food Group’s Matthew Quinn gave an update on the spring 2026 calf rearing season. Quinn explained that...

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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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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Cattle cycle expansions: Lessons from history

Despite high calf prices since 2023, heifer retention remains minimal while beef cow culling hits record lows, signaling gradual progress toward expansion.

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beefcentral.com /1 month ago

Angus bull breeders cutting their cloth to suit southern cow herd retraction

Angus bull breeders preparing for their upcoming spring bull selling season are in the middle of evaluating the realistic size of the market this year and how many bulls can be eff...

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agriland.ie /1 month ago

Controlling parasites in calves at pasture

With rain forecast once again after the warm weekend, parasites will be thriving and putting young calves at risk. Parasites such as gut worms become a real issue when the weather...

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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 /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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beefcentral.com /2 weeks ago

Dalby sale 1 July 2026: Heavy feeders average 542c/kg

Dalby sale numbers lifted to 4877 head for the first sale of the new financial year yesterday. Heavy feeder steers sold to 580c and averaged 542c/kg, while medium weight score 2 co...

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beefcentral.com /1 day ago

Weekly genetics review: Herd reduction doesn’t necessarily mean cheaper bulls

This week's genetics review considers the recent seasonal conditions across northern NSW and southern Queensland and whether widespread herd reductions are likely to influence dema...

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beefmagazine.com /1 month ago

Finding the right cow size for your herd

K-State beef cattle veterinarians say cow size can impact herd efficiency and productivity, but determining what’s best for your herd means considering geographic location and fora...

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