Rural Life
Case dismissed against woman who provided bull semen analysis
By David Forsythe A case brought by the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) against a woman who provided a bull...
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Beef
Factory quotes: How are the winter beef finishers faring?
This week’s factory quotes have strengthened a notch at some sites and held at others, as price quotes are now...
Beef
Factory quotes: 10c/kg prime cattle price rise at some outlets
There is positive news to report in this week’s factory quotes for beef cattle, as prime cattle quotes have increased...
Beef
Factory quotes: Cattle prices move up another notch
This week’s factory quotes see cattle price move up another notch at most factories as demand for beef is on...
Beef
Factory quotes: Floods impact kills but trade remains steady
This week’s factory quotes have seen prices remain unchanged at most outlets, as flooding in some parts of the country...
Rural Life
Watch: Man driving with bull in his car stopped by police
A man from Nebraska, US, and his bull, which was also travelling in his car, were pulled over by police...
Rural Life
Bull attack: 'I was standing at my own funeral'
It was a dry evening in October 2018, when David Callan lay picturing his own funeral after a bull attack...
Farm Safety
Two farmers chased by bulls issue warnings to others
Two farmers chased by bulls on separate occasions this week have issued safety warnings to reduce the number of attacks....
Rural Life
HSA investigation after farmer killed by bull in Cork
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has confirmed that it has launched an investigation following the tragic death of a...
Rural Life
Inquest hears of family heartbreak after bull killed young farmer
By Sorcha Crowley The family of a young farmer who died from multiple blood clots on his lungs after a...
Dairy Technical
Breeding season: Time to pull the bull
All good things must come to an end, so it is now time to pull the bull and end the...
Beef
Changes to bull fertility insurance - breed societies face difficulty
The story of Brexit is something that will remain in the minds of many for years to come. With the...
Rural Life
Firefighters called in to rescue 1,000kg bull stuck in ditch
Firefighters were called to help rescue a 1,000kg bull which was stuck in a ditch in Hatfield Broad Oak, in...
Dairy
Always think safety first this breeding season
At this stage of the season, on many dairy and suckler enterprises, the number of stock bulls out and about...
Dairy
Better to have your wits about you this breeding season
As the breeding season draws to a close, the number of bulls out and about on farms has suddenly increased....
Rural Life
Man dies following bull attack in midlands
A man in his 50s has passed away following injuries he sustained after being struck by a bull in Co....
Dairy
Don't let an under-performing bull put a dampener on breeding
Breeding has commenced on numerous dairy farms throughout the country. Initially, many farmers are opting to breed with AI before...
Beef
€35,000 suckler breeding initiative launched in the west
A €35,000 suckler breeding initiative has recently been launched by Clare Co-operative Marts. The “major breeding programme” is aimed at maintaining...