From stores to sucklers: evolving a finish-focused beef system on the Heffernan farm
Michael Heffernan explains how moving into sucklers has added control and flexibility to his beef enterprise, backed by strong feeding, health…
Beef Gene Ireland Breeder Profile – Michael Coughlan
Michael Coughlan is farming a suckler – beef enterprise in partnership with his father in Union Hall, Co. Cork. They also…
From Grass to Cheese: A Tipperary Farm Focused on Genetics and Milk Quality
Dairy Farmer, Brendan Phelan outlines his breeding strategy for producing high‑quality milk using high‑EBI cows and the Sire Advice tool. Brendan…
Smarter Breeding Made Easy: The Kerry Herd Showing What Sire Advice Can Achieve
Strong genetics and consistent breeding decisions are driving steady progress in the spring‑calving herd managed by Munster Bovine advisor Jack Walsh…
Precision Breeding Powers Exceptional Beef Performance on the Kavanagh Family’s Herd
Selective breeding, tight management, and disciplined weighing put the Kavanaghs at the forefront of top‑quality beef production. (L-R) Rebecca Kehoe, FBD,…
Combining Calving Ease, Cow Functionality and Genetic Insight to Drive Consistent Suckler‑to‑Beef Performance
A seasoned suckler finisher whose focus on easy‑calving genetics, strong maternal cow lines and performance‑focused breeding is helping deliver reliable grading,…
Tully Progeny Test Centre: Measuring methane and Rumen microbiome in beef cattle across two different diets
A new feeding trial at the Tully Test Centre, just outside Kildare town, has provided valuable insights into how diet influences…
DNA Data Driving Better Breeding Decisions on a Laois Suckler Farm
Robin Talbot farming in partnership with his wife Anne and mother Pam, runs a large 220-cow, Autumn calving suckler and beef…
How genotyping drives smarter breeding choices for Co. Kerry suckler farmer
Joseph McCrohan, based in Reenard near Caherciveen in Co. Kerry, operates a 20-cow suckler herd made up of Limousin, Saler, and…
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