Mike Bermingham: Using Genotyping to Improve Dairy Herd Performance
How the National Genotyping Programme is enhancing data accuracy, parentage verification and breeding decisions on Irish farms. Mike Bermingham, along with…
How the National Genotyping Programme is enhancing data accuracy, parentage verification and breeding decisions on Irish farms. Mike Bermingham, along with…
How a consistent breeding strategy is delivering reliable performance and market‑ready calves on a large spring‑calving dairy farm in Co. Cork.…
By combining genomics, sexed semen and high‑DBI sires, the Walsh family are delivering genetic gain, quality milk and profitable dairy‑beef calves…
Michael Heffernan explains how moving into sucklers has added control and flexibility to his beef enterprise, backed by strong feeding, health…
Michael Coughlan is farming a suckler – beef enterprise in partnership with his father in Union Hall, Co. Cork. They also…
Dairy Farmer, Brendan Phelan outlines his breeding strategy for producing high‑quality milk using high‑EBI cows and the Sire Advice tool. Brendan…
Strong genetics and consistent breeding decisions are driving steady progress in the spring‑calving herd managed by Munster Bovine advisor Jack Walsh…
Selective breeding, tight management, and disciplined weighing put the Kavanaghs at the forefront of top‑quality beef production. (L-R) Rebecca Kehoe, FBD,…
A seasoned suckler finisher whose focus on easy‑calving genetics, strong maternal cow lines and performance‑focused breeding is helping deliver reliable grading,…