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Read more about the article Peter Hynes – Certainly, I could have made some decisions quicker I also made a few mistakes, but we are still ahead of our target for 2020

Peter Hynes – Certainly, I could have made some decisions quicker I also made a few mistakes, but we are still ahead of our target for 2020

We are close to the end of another year of farming which sees me having completed 10 years of farming so far and without doubt we would have to be happy with 10 years of progress. Having completed my paper & presentation for the British Cattle Breeders conference in January it certainly was an eye opener. Genetic gain on farm has been phenomenal. Certainly, I could have made some decisions quicker I also made a few mistakes, but we are still ahead of our target for 2020. (more…)

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Read more about the article Updated Gestation Length figures

Updated Gestation Length figures

Gestation length refers to the number of days that the fetus is developing between insemination and calving. ICBF have recently updated the gestation length figures based on insemination and calving data recorded over the past number of years. These updated figures will result in more accurate expected calving dates for animals going forward. (more…)

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Read more about the article Black Friday Deal – Sign up to HerdPlus for 12 months and get an additional 6 months Free

Black Friday Deal – Sign up to HerdPlus for 12 months and get an additional 6 months Free

Black Friday Deal – Sign up to HerdPlus for 12 months and get an additional 6 months Free.
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Offer valid from 24/11/2020 – 01/12/2020 for new customers paying by either Direct Debit or Credit/Debit Card.

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Read more about the article Peter Hynes – “It has been our best breeding season yet”

Peter Hynes – “It has been our best breeding season yet”

It’s the time of year when planning is crucial on farm. Decisions we make now will have the greatest impact on farm performance for 2021. We had a super scanning result with only 7% of cows empty and 100% of heifers in calf, with 68% in calf to first service. 145 animals will calve in February 2021. It has been our best breeding season yet. Synchronising the heifers on fixed time AI really works for us and it also shows the in-calf rate for first lactation cows. I feel it just allows them time to recover after calving to prepare for the breeding season. (more…)

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