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Managing the stock bull as AI wraps up

Dairy

9 days ago

Managing the stock bull as AI wraps up

Farms that start breeding May 1 may be wrapping up with artificial insemination (AI) and letting stock bulls out to finish the job.

Guild of Agricultural Journalists hosts workshop on AI

N.Ireland

1 year ago

Guild of Agricultural Journalists hosts workshop on AI

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been characterised as the most important technological breakthrough in the history of mankind.

Will artificial intelligence ever drive tractors?

Machinery

2 years ago

Will artificial intelligence ever drive tractors?

The large agricultural machinery manufactures have been getting greatly excited by the prospect of artificial intelligence (AI) and

Theft of artificial insemination equipment in Co. Tyrone

N.Ireland

2 years ago

Theft of artificial insemination equipment in Co. Tyrone

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing for information following a report of...

Govt funds project to develop AI for grassland management

Dairy

3 years ago

Govt funds project to develop AI for grassland management

A London company has received government funding to develop artificial intelligence for grassland management to support decarbonisation.

N.Ireland

3 years ago

Sexed straws a real driver for cattle breeding in Northern Ireland

Sexed straws now account for almost 80% of Ai Services Ltd.’s semen sales into the dairy sector. And this figure looks set to grow further.

Sexed straws a real driver for cattle breeding in Northern Ireland

Beef

7 years ago

Research update: How has timed AI fared on suckler cows?

Currently, the amount of suckler farms in Ireland using AI is low; somewhere in the region of 25%...

Research update: How has timed AI fared on suckler cows?

Beef

7 years ago

AHDB to offer discounted DIY AI course for beef and sheep farmers

AHDB Beef & Lamb has announced it will fund up to 50% of the costs of DIY AI courses for suckler producers with over 30 breeding females.

AHDB to offer discounted DIY AI course for beef and sheep farmers

N.Ireland

8 years ago

Fodder woes could lead to higher resorption rates

The tough fodder conditions facing many Irish farmers are expected to lead to an increase in abortions in livestock this summer.

Fodder woes could lead to higher resorption rates

Beef

8 years ago

Jaegerbomb: Society weighing up changes

The possibility of policy changes in the wake of the Jaegerbomb saga is set to come under...

Jaegerbomb: Society weighing up changes

Beef

8 years ago

Jaegerbomb: Society weighing up changes

The possibility of policy changes in the wake of the Jaegerbomb saga is set to come under...

Jaegerbomb: Society weighing up changes

Beef

8 years ago

Jaegerbomb: Society weighing up changes

The possibility of policy changes in the wake of the Jaegerbomb saga is set to come under discussion tomorrow at a Limousin society meeting.

Jaegerbomb: Society weighing up changes

Beef

8 years ago

Society advises against Jaegerbomb semen use following DNA doubts

The UK’s Limousin society has advised members not to buy or use Ballinloan Jaegerbomb semen...

Society advises against Jaegerbomb semen use following DNA doubts

Beef

8 years ago

Society advises against Jaegerbomb semen use following DNA doubts

The UK's Limousin society has advised members not to use Ballinloan Jaegerbomb semen following doubts over the champion AI bull's parentage.

Society advises against Jaegerbomb semen use following DNA doubts

Beef

8 years ago

AI bull’s pedigree status put on hold amid parentage doubts

An up-and-coming champion AI bull whose semen has been sold internationally has had his pedigree...

AI bull’s pedigree status put on hold amid parentage doubts

Beef

9 years ago

Neglect reliable sires at your peril this breeding season

The breeding season is fast approaching and decisions made in the coming weeks could have a lasting impact on the look of your herd.

Neglect reliable sires at your peril this breeding season

Beef

10 years ago

Dairy farmers aiming to increase cash flow with the use of beef AI sires

Dairy farmers are looking to get the most value for their calves by using beef AI sires, according to some cattle breeding companies.

Dairy farmers aiming to increase cash flow with the use of beef AI sires

Dairy

10 years ago

Increased use of beef bulls in dairy herds this year as milk prices plummet

There has been an increase in the number of dairy farmers using beef sires in 2016

Increased use of beef bulls in dairy herds this year as milk prices plummet

Dairy

11 years ago

Farmers are using less sexed semen this year (here's why)

Sexed semen demand has been lower than expected in 2015. This is primarily due to the lower milk price farmers are receiving.

Farmers are using less sexed semen this year (here's why)

Beef

11 years ago

AI bull 'Lisduff Dandy' still in service, says Dovea

Reports that Dovea AI bull Lisduff Dandy was being taken out of service are not true, according to Dovea.

AI bull 'Lisduff Dandy' still in service, says Dovea

Beef

11 years ago

'Once a Charolais calf gets up, you know that nothing can beat it for growth rates and weight'

One English farmer selecting for maternal traits has shown that Charolais can make an ideal suckler cow.

'Once a Charolais calf gets up, you know that nothing can beat it for growth rates and weight'

Dairy

11 years ago

'Dairy expansion not possible with current cow numbers'

Two successive years of falling AI usage within the national dairy herd has created a dearth in the number of replacement heifers now available to Irish milk producers.

'Dairy expansion not possible with current cow numbers'

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