The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) has confirmed it is exploring a new proposal to enhance genetic gain in the breed through IVF embryo transfer technology.

Dairy farmers are losing too many cows to poor fertility, but good management from drying off to submission can prevent those ...

Bharat’s resistance to the opening of its dairy market to US products has triggered and escalated trade disputes. While the ...

Trade peaked at 3700gns at the Auchenleck Holstein Friesian dispersal, with strong demand and standout heifers topping the Borderway sale.

The farmyard at Ffynnonbrodyr is a hive of activity with workmen busy constructing the shed that will house the farm’s new milking parlour.

A 2001 study, from the University of Leicester, involving 1,000-strong herds of Holstein Friesian cattle found that slow-tempo music (with a tempo of under 100 beats/minute) including jazz and ...

In 1993, the Ryan family’s dairy herd at Maryland Farm, Lisheen, Moyne, Thurles was wiped out by brucellosis. Today, they milk 150 cows and produce an average of 523kg of milk solids per cow per year.

A family-run dairy farm in Gelligaer has been recognised for the quality of its herd after it was awarded 'pedigree' status.

A group of of concerned' Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) members have demanded transparency about the proposed ...

Saturday 11th October 2025: Suckled calves - The final suckled calf sale of the year resulted in a show of 396. 229 bullocks topped at £2620 for a Charolais 330kg from Sandra Hunter, Bushmills and 167 ...

A super entry of 450 calves and weanlings on Thursday 16th October at Kilrea Mart met with an outstanding trade for all types ...