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Breeding season will be getting underway on many Spring calving herds over the coming weeks.  It is time to start getting prepared, here are our steps to get ready and ensure a successful season:
Out to Grass
Have cows turned out to grass, if possible a few weeks in advance of breeding.  Spring grass is a high-quality feed and will help ensure cows are hitting their BCS target at breeding.  Having cows out early will also give them a chance to adapt from...

There are many benefits in using artificial insemination in the suckler herd, with access to the best genetics available at a low cost in comparison to the purchase of a top-class stock bull.
However, there is an additional workload associated with AI and it may not be feasible on some farms based on the layout, labour availability, or handling facilities....

DIY insemination is a popular option for many dairy and beef farmers and offers benefits of more flexibility around timing of AI, as well as more selection and the ability to purchase straws from bulls across different AI providers.   However, results...

Figures from ICBF in Ireland show that typically only about 25% of all calves born in suckler herds are from an AI sire, the remaining 75% are sired by stock bulls. Reasons farmers give against going down the AI route are typically the difficulty in...