Livestock

SCEP scheme overtaken by high beef prices - ICMSA
The association is calling for a review into the scheme and that farmers removed for not having been part of Sustainable Beef and Lamb Assurance Scheme (SBLAS) should be allowed to rejoin.
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Still no clarity on organic N rates for 2024
The changes were supposed to take place before the end of the year but didn't and now the ministers dealing with it have moved on, writes Aidan Brennan.
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J36 Rough Fell female sale tops at 900gns
J36 Rough Fell female sale tops at 900gns
Rachel Gallagher reports on the Diamond Delights sale of Rough Fell females held at North West Auctions J36.
ISPCA issues dog control warning during lambing
ISPCA issues dog control warning during lambing
Every year, the ISPCA receives reports that sheep have been injured or killed, with ewes miscarrying their lambs, due to being chased and attacked by uncontrolled dogs.
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J36 Rough Fell female sale tops at 900gns
Rachel Gallagher reports on the Diamond Delights sale of Rough Fell females held at North West Auctions J36.
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Stop calf scour in its tracks: maximise your herd’s profitabilitySPONSORED
Stop calf scour in its tracks: maximise your herd’s profitability
Nevin Smith is a vet and pedigree Simmental farmer from Coleraine. Nevin is a member of the Northern Irish Simmental Club and British Simmental Society.
Autumn-calving farmer reaping rewards from crypto vaccineSPONSORED
Autumn-calving farmer reaping rewards from crypto vaccine
The convenience and efficacy of Bovilis Cryptium has made life much easier for Denis and Anne Large and their 134 suckler cow herd they tend to on their holding near Urlingford in north Tipperary.
Roscommon farmer praises quality of Triple AAA Golden MaverickSPONSORED
Roscommon farmer praises quality of Triple AAA Golden Maverick
Aidan McDonnell, based near Roscommon town, explains how using Triple AAA Golden Maverick has resulted in ‘minimal sickness’ among his herd.
CalfCare ’25 roadshow to promote calf health and good calf rearing practicesSPONSORED
CalfCare ’25 roadshow to promote calf health and good calf rearing practices
Seventeen farms nationwide will host CalfCare ’25, a collaborative roadshow by Animal Health Ireland (AHI) and Teagasc’s DairyBeef 500 campaign, promoting calf health and good calf-rearing practices.
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