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Big variation in synchrony success
Aidan Brennan
Conception rate to AI services on heifers after progesterone-based synchrony programmes is mixed, writes Aidan Brennan.
Big variation in synchrony success
Another victory for Luddenmore
10 April 2024 Pedigree
Another victory for Luddenmore
Shanon Kinahan was in Kilmallock last Saturday for the Munster Angus Breeders premier sale with a top price of €4,250 recorded.
Bandon bull sale back with a bang
10 April 2024 Pedigree
Bandon bull sale back with a bang
Shanon Kinahan reports from the Angus and Friesian sale which took place in Bandon Mart last Wednesday.
Do cow collars improve fertility?
Aidan Brennan looks at some recent data from over 2.4m cows in New Zealand which assessed fertility performance in herds with and without automated heat detection systems.
10 April 2024 Breeding
In pictures: busy week in the pedigree world
Shanon Kinahan takes a look back on just some of the highlights from the recent shows and sales taking place around the country.
9 April 2024 Pedigree
Watch: Cork Holstein Club and Munster Aberdeen Angus Club join forces in Bandon
Shanon Kinahan was in Bandon Mart on Wednesday for the Cork Holstein Friesian Club and Munster Aberdeen Angus Breeders Club premier sale.
4 April 2024 Pedigree
Emerald Expo show launched
Adam Woods attended the launch of the Emerald Expo in Virginia in Co Cavan last week.
3 April 2024 Pedigree
How to pick a successful bull team
Aidan Brennan looks at some of the recent developments when it comes to picking a bull team and outlines the things to watch out for.
18 March 2024 Spring AI
Where to now for dairy breeding
Aidan Brennan takes a look at some of the key things farmers should be looking for when picking bulls and outlines areas where the industry needs to improve.
13 March 2024 Spring AI
IHFA premier bull and heifer sale dates announced
Shanon Kinahan has all the details you need if you are interested in attending the IHFA premier bull and heifer sale in Kilmallock Mart on 27 March.
13 March 2024 Pedigree
Big drop in dairy inseminations
The trends are due to more sexed semen being used, more beef semen being used and a levelling off in herd expansion.
13 March 2024 Spring AI
Focus on the team when it comes to AI
Aidan Brennan says picking bulls is now all about picking a team and making sure each bull on the team is used equally.
13 March 2024 Spring AI