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Read more about the article Liss Mirti B492: Supreme All-Ireland Champion Showcases the Power of Performance Recording and Pedigree Breeding

Liss Mirti B492: Supreme All-Ireland Champion Showcases the Power of Performance Recording and Pedigree Breeding

  • Post published:02/10/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Industry/News/Updates/WHPR Breeder Profiles

A standout young Aberdeen Angus heifer from the renowned Liss Herd in Co. Meath, Liss Mirti B492 combines elite genetics, exceptional…

Continue ReadingLiss Mirti B492: Supreme All-Ireland Champion Showcases the Power of Performance Recording and Pedigree Breeding
Read more about the article Meet the 2026 Suckler Farmer Finisher Award Winners!

Meet the 2026 Suckler Farmer Finisher Award Winners!

  • Post published:30/09/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Industry/News/Tully/Updates

The ICBF Beef Quality Awards, are proudly sponsored by FBD Trust alongside the main meat processors ABP, Ashbourne, Dawn, Foyle, Kepak…

Continue ReadingMeet the 2026 Suckler Farmer Finisher Award Winners!
Read more about the article TeamAg Advisor Páidí Kelly Explains How Cows Own Worth (C.O.W.) Supports Better Dairy Culling Decisions

TeamAg Advisor Páidí Kelly Explains How Cows Own Worth (C.O.W.) Supports Better Dairy Culling Decisions

  • Post published:24/09/2026
  • Post category:Case Studies/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

How Cow's Own Worth (C.O.W.) Helps Dairy Farmers Make Better Culling Decisions At TeamAg Advisory, we work with seven dairy discussion…

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Read more about the article Denis O’Donovan: Using HerdPlus and Genotyping to Improve Dairy Farm Performance

Denis O’Donovan: Using HerdPlus and Genotyping to Improve Dairy Farm Performance

  • Post published:08/08/2026
  • Post category:Case Studies/Dairy/News/Updates

Introduction Denis O'Donovan is a dairy farmer from West Cork who is constantly looking for new ways to improve his farm.…

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Read more about the article How HerdPlus, Genotyping and Breeding Data Support Paul Flaherty’s Dairy Farm in Clonmel

How HerdPlus, Genotyping and Breeding Data Support Paul Flaherty’s Dairy Farm in Clonmel

  • Post published:05/08/2026
  • Post category:Case Studies/Dairy/News/Updates

Paul Flaherty is a dairy farmer from Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, milking a herd of 85 Holstein Friesian cows in a unique…

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Read more about the article Mike Bermingham: Using Genotyping to Improve Dairy Herd Performance

Mike Bermingham: Using Genotyping to Improve Dairy Herd Performance

  • Post published:01/07/2026
  • Post category:Case Studies/Dairy/News/NGP/Updates

How the National Genotyping Programme is enhancing data accuracy, parentage verification and breeding decisions on Irish farms. Mike Bermingham, along with…

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Read more about the article Focusing on Fertility, Milk Solids and Calf Quality at Mike Dunne’s Kilworth Dairy Farm

Focusing on Fertility, Milk Solids and Calf Quality at Mike Dunne’s Kilworth Dairy Farm

  • Post published:12/05/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Dairy/Industry/News/Updates

How a consistent breeding strategy is delivering reliable performance and market‑ready calves on a large spring‑calving dairy farm in Co. Cork.…

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Read more about the article Using Genomics, EBI and CBV to Build a Profitable Dairy Farm in Barryroe

Using Genomics, EBI and CBV to Build a Profitable Dairy Farm in Barryroe

  • Post published:24/04/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Dairy/News/Updates

By combining genomics, sexed semen and high‑DBI sires, the Walsh family are delivering genetic gain, quality milk and profitable dairy‑beef calves…

Continue ReadingUsing Genomics, EBI and CBV to Build a Profitable Dairy Farm in Barryroe
Read more about the article From stores to sucklers: evolving a finish-focused beef system on the Heffernan farm

From stores to sucklers: evolving a finish-focused beef system on the Heffernan farm

  • Post published:20/04/2026
  • Post category:Beef/Case Studies/Industry/News/Updates

Michael Heffernan explains how moving into sucklers has added control and flexibility to his beef enterprise, backed by strong feeding, health…

Continue ReadingFrom stores to sucklers: evolving a finish-focused beef system on the Heffernan farm
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