New addition to Sire Advice has potential to save dairy industry €2.2 million, writes Kevin Downing from ICBF.

Advancements in DNA screening of animals have led to new discoveries and given farmers better tools for breeding decisions. Just like humans, cows can carry harmful genetic mutations.

Conor O’Sullivan faced ongoing challenges with fertility, high empty rates, and hoof health, threatening both efficiency and ...

A top bid of £4,000 led Carlisle’s Monthly Dairy Sale, with 46 more cows and heifers fetching £3,000 or more. Strong demand drove prices higher.

Mag Pandor claims Champion of Champions again at the Borderway UK Dairy Expo 2025, impressing with her impressive pedigree and fresh calving.

Norm and Del Atkins have cultivated a small but exceptional herd of 60 Holstein Friesian cows within their mixed breed herd ...

A super entry of 570 calves and weanlings on Thursday 13th March at Kilrea Mart which met with an outstanding trade for all ...

Friesian cows T and N Patterson, Glarryford 700kg £1785 (255), J ... G and J Gover, 640kg £1984 (310) Holstein 620kg £1878 (303) G Glover, 640kg £1932 (302) 640kg £1900 (297) G and J Glover, 640kg ...

The report from this week’s Holsworthy Livestock Market. Smaller entry with again the heavy hoggs still difficult to sell. Overall average on the day was 322.4ppk.

A cow by any other name is just a cow, but a cow by the name of Jeffrey-Way Hard Rock Twigs is an elite Holstein.