The use of in-vitro fertilisation in cattle breeding is growing globally, driven by advances in genomics and an increasing ...

Nevan McKiernan speaks to some of the Irish Simmental breeders whose cattle have bred champions and high-sellers in the UK in ...

The suspension of live exports from Ireland to Northern Ireland and Britain following the outbreak of bluetongue in Ireland ...

Pedigree or commercial, male or female and in virtually all age groups – Limousin cattle and their cross-bred progeny command the premium prices through the live auction mart and often when sold ...

Knowing when to replace a bull in your operation can have wide-ranging benefits. While bulls can live 10-12 years, it’s not uncommon for bulls to be taken out of the breeding game at just 5 years due ...

Heritage livestock breeds benefit both homesteaders and consumers with their hardiness, adaptability, flavorful meat and genetic diversity. Throughout the centuries, the world’s farmers have developed ...