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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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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agriland.ie /3 weeks ago

Latest weekly calf prices remain above average year-to-date prices

Average calf prices for the week ending Sunday, June 14, were above the average price for the year to date in most categories. According to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (IC...

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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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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 /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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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

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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agriland.ie /4 weeks ago

May-born roan heifer calf sells for €1,900 at Carrigallen Mart

Impressive calf prices continue to be paid at marts across the country. The calf sale at GVM Carrigallen Mart, Co. Leitrim, on Saturday, June 13, saw several of these impressive pr...

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agriland.ie /6 days ago

Top price of €16,200 at Breeder’s Dream Sale

A top price of €16,200 was given at the Breeder’s Dream Sale in Kanturk, Co. Cork following the 2026 Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) annual open day. The sale was compri...

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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 /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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