N.Ireland
Large turnout for Antrim Show 2023
Thousands of exhibitors, judges and spectators gathered at Shane’s Castle on the shores of Lough Neagh for the annual Antrim...
Jersey Cows
N.Ireland
Milk price changes could boost NI Jersey cattle numbers
The much anticipated switch to a components-based milk pricing system should act to boost Jersey cattle numbers in Northern Ireland....
Dairy
Coloured breed judges confirmed for UK Dairy Day 2023
The UK Dairy Day 2023 judging panel for the coloured breed classes, which includes Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey and Jersey classes,...
Agri-Business
King Charles gifts heifers to Jersey dairy farm after herd loss
King Charles III has gifted seven heifers, originally given to Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, to a...
Dairy
Cause of death of 100 cows in Jersey most likely botulism
The 100 cows on Jersey Island that fell ill and died in the space of a few days back in...
N.Ireland
No ‘notifiable disease’ to blame for death of 100 cows in Jersey
A number of potential causes, including those of any “notifiable diseases”, for the death of 100 cows in Jersey have...
Agri-Business
104kg drop in total milk yield across all breeds - NMR
National Milk Records (NMRs) Annual Production Report shows that total milk yield dropped by 104kg across all breeds compared to...
N.Ireland
Channel Islands: Over 100 cows fall ill and die in 4 days
More than 100 cows on a Jersey dairy farm have fallen ill and died since Thursday (December 15), the Jersey...
Dairy
Society suggests verifying carbon footprint of Jersey cows
Many milk producers believe that the carbon footprint of Jersey cows is low, relative to that achieved by production animals...
N.Ireland
Co. Down cow named interbreed champion at Royal Ulster Winter Fair
Clandeboye Estate's Jersey herd, based in north Co. Down, is celebrating a tremendous victory, following its superb 2021 RUAS Winter...
Rural Life
Video: Jovial Jerseys in jumpers the star attractions in festive footage
The unusual sight of four Jersey cows kitted out in matching Christmas jumpers with their farmer owner is the centre-piece...
Dairy
Clandeboye Estate to host Jersey cattle open day
An 18th century estate with an award-winning dairy herd is set to welcome Jersey enthusiasts from throughout the UK later...
Dairy
McCormick family takes centre stage at the Royal Ulster Winter Fair
After a break of 10 years, the McCormick family – from Bangor in north Co. Down – took centre stage...
