Stephen Dowling
Stephen Dowling: What you need to consider if you AI your dairy herd
With the AI season firmly upon us, it is time to consider the breeding opportunities that DIY AI can bring to the farmer’s herd.
The...
Stephen Dowling: The real cost of scanning your cows and the problem with snow
In his latest column, Stephen Dowling from Dunmasc Genetics looks at the issue of pre-breeding scanning, welcoming visitors from Africa and how the recent...
Stephen Dowling: Look after those heifers – they’re the future of your enterprise
Our Farm
This week saw the last of the ploughing finished. Cows and calves are healthy, while mild weather has created good conditions for grass...
Stephen Dowling: Spring calving now in full swing
Firstly, I would like to thank LaoisToday, who have asked me to be a regular contributor as a columnist.
Each fortnight I will focus...