Dairy
With some calves already on the ground, and many more yet to come, dairy farmers will be keen to know what heifers are making in the mart.
With the first of the spring calves hitting the ground this month, farmers will be wondering what dairy animals are making in the mart.
Beef
The Irish Aubrac Cattle Society hosted its premier show and sale at GVM Tullamore Mart, Co. Offaly, on Saturday, October 26.
Ensuring in-calf cows are receiving adequate supplementation of minerals in the lead up to calving is an aspect which shouldn't be overlooked.
Dairy Technical
As we move into autumn it is important to ensure that your replacement heifers are achieving their growth targets.
Most farms have now housed the majority, if not all of their animals, including their maiden and in-calf heifers.
Farming in Randelstown, Co. Antrim, James and Nelson Alexander - a father-and-son-team - run an in-calf heifer selling enterprise.
Significant numbers of farmers currently selling dairy breeding stock on Donedeal are happy to have these animals export certified
Large numbers of freshly-calved dairy heifers and young cows, born in the Republic of Ireland, are being purchased by Northern buyers.
Increasing the number of dairy cows is expensive and can be a significant drain on cash in a fledgling dairy business.
