Irish Examiner National Dairy Show 2017 Supreme Champion Sponsored by Irish Examiner Clonpaddin G Fame ET, exhibited by Cyril and John Dowling Exhibitor Bred Championship Sponsored by Colin Johnson Champion Kilwarden Reserve Clonpaddin National Dairy Show 2017 Best Udder Sponsored by MSD Animal Health Clonpaddin G Fame ET, exhibited by Cyril and John Dowling National Dairy Show […]
For further details contact Paul Dillon at 086 8109990. Dave Clarke Livestock are submitting a tender for 300 pedigree registered (3 generations) heifers to be exported to Russia. Heifers will be a minimum of 60 days pregnant when they leave the Irish farm and maximum 150 days pregnant. The dams of the heifers must have minimum 1st […]
Entries are now open for the All Ireland Awards 2017 Get your entry forms HERE but be sure to read the conditions of entry HERE. The closing date for entries is Friday 27th of October
IHFA President Kathleen Watson and Charles Gallagher CE represented Ireland in Hungary as IHFA was declared the next host of the EHRC Conference and General Assembly in 2021. The host bell was passed to IHFA president Kathleen Watson signifying IHFA as the successful host for the EHRC conference in 2021. Watch this space for further developments. […]
Set the date! The next European Show will take place in Libramont, Belgium on the 12th & 13th of April 2019. For those of you looking to prepare for this, keep your eye on IHFA Facebook and Twitter and also on the official Show website HERE In other European news, IHFA President Kathleen Watson and Charles Gallagher […]
IHFA – Ploughing 2017 from That’s Farming Media on Vimeo. The Ploughing was a great success again this year (despite the occasional shower). Thanks to all who made it possible. ThatsFarming popped by to visit us at the IHFA Pavilion and spoke with IHFA Field Officer Donal Carey and IHFA Classifier John Kirby. There were […]
Diageo Baileys Champion Cow 2017 Champion Hilltara Lauthority Echo 2 Sam McCormick, Bangor, Co. Down Reserve Dalevalley GWY Embrace Denis & Elanor O’ Neill, Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. H. Mention Kilwarden Fever B Shower 2 Brochan & Joseph Cocoman, Kill, Co. Kildare Champion Junior Cow Champion Kilwarden Fever B Shower 2 Brochan & Joseph Cocoman, Kill, […]
A bumper exhibition estimated at 1,000 head of livestock on the day ensured that the Tullamore National Livestock Show was an outstanding success. Record breaking crowds enjoying pleasant sunshine with tremendous quality breeding in the shop window set the tone for the 26th National Livestock Show. Firmly established as the largest one day show in […]
National Livestock Show Senior Holstein Friesian Championship Champion Hallow Attic Christina Philip & Linda Jones, Holstein View, Killowen, Gorey, Wexford Reserve Greenlea Lauthority Pledge Padraic Greenan, Crosshugh, Ardaghey, Co. Monaghan H. Mention Clonpaddin ERI Flavour 2 Garry Hurley, Clonpaddin, Arklow, Co. Wicklow National Livestock Show Junior Holstein Friesian Championship Champion Ardarostig Beemer Sunray E & […]
Day 1 – Clipping and Handler Classes Handler Champion: Paul Murphy (Cork) Reserve: Diarmuid Murphy (Cork) Hon Mention: Colin Todd (Breffni / Oriel) Clipping 1. Cork (Brian Smith / Kevin Smith) 2. Cork (Stacey O’Sullivan / Sinead O’Sullivan) 3. Breffni / Oriel (Hollie Keenan / Jamie Keenan) Novice A 1. Jennifer Harty – Kerry 2. […]
“Better breeding equals breeding better” Dairy farmers from across the country were in attendance at the Mountain Pure Friesian herd, hosts of the IHFA Pure Friesian Open day on the 19th July. The word was out that this was a Pure Friesian herd worth seeing. The herd had successfully competed in the finals of the […]
There was brisk demand for the best young stock on offer from the Mountain Pure Friesian herd, hosts of the IHFA Pure Friesian Open day on the 19th July. The quality of the cows in the herd was awesome and great examples of farmer-friendly, easy care cows. The combination of high production, protein, longevity, fertility […]
Breeders from across the country flocked to Crossnacole Holsteins in Co. Wicklow for what promised to be an occasion to savour. They certainly were not disappointed. The farm yard layout, the overall presentation, attention to detail and the quality of the cows that would compare with any herd worldwide in a beautiful setting with the […]
How to correctly take a hair sample for testing and avoid recalls and additional charges Finally – Check that the tag number of the calf corresponds to the ID No. on the hair card / DNA bag Note: Hairs extracted from other parts of the coat will result in a poor DNA sample! Click here […]
MALE REGISTRATION – CHARGES FROM 1ST JANUARY 2017 BULL REGISTRATION CHARGE REMAINS AT €50. THE CHARGE INCREASES TO €80 WHEN A REPEAT SAMPLE IS REQUIRED Process to verify parentage and Genomic proof: When a BVD sample or HAIR sample is received for parentage verification and genomics, it is first sent to Weatherbys laboratory where the DNA […]
by Dr Karina Pierce Background The abolition of the European milk quota system in 2015 paves the way to increase cow numbers and milk output. However, the profitability associated with this extra production for individual farms needs to be examined and there must be a continuing focus on improving efficiencies. It is widely recognised that […]
At a recent meeting of the Board of IHFA, Chief Executive, Charles Gallagher made a presentation on the work being done by IHFA to promote the breed across a number of platforms. The following is a link to his presentation which also includes information on the new Classification Report scheme. Click here to view presentation.
As you are likely aware the threat of Bluetongue (BT) disease to the Irish livestock sector is of ongoing concern to this Department. Of particular concern, is the re-emergence of BT serotype 8 in central France in September 2015. Since that date a total of 1937 outbreaks have occurred in France. A map of Europe […]
Change to the bovine tag numbering format to facilitate new electronic identification (EID) numbering The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has introduced a new numbering format for cattle tags since November 1st. This new numbering format is required for cattle tags to ensure the system in place is compatible with an agreed EU […]
