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Job Vacancy - Full Time Stockperson
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December 2023
WE ARE HIRING! POSITION: Full Time Stockperson DUTIES: Attending to bulls and general stock handling Cleaning pens Feeding bulls General duties around the Stud and farm Operating farm machinery Responsible to the Stud Manager for the above duties Previous experience of working with stock essential. Experience of working with Farm Machiner...
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Breeding for a lifetime of profit
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November 2023
Achieving long lifespan, profitable cows has been a key focus on the farm of Drew and Val McConnell, who run a 150-cow autumn-winter calving herd near Omagh, County Tyrone. The herd, which currently yields 10,200kg at 4.2% butterfat and 3.45% protein attributes a large part of the improvements in cow performance over the years to genetics. “Abou...
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Taking stock this autumn - Herd Genetic Reports
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October 2023
With genetics influencing as much as 50% of the milk income received on dairy farms, time spent taking stock of the genetic profile of the farm is always valuable. And with breeding just around the corner for many dairy herds this autumn, looking at the current herd genetic profile before selecting AI bulls can help set the herd on course for a pr...
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Cashing in on components
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October 2023
Breeding for components pays dividends. That was the key message from a recent Lakeland and Ai Services workshop held on the farm of Drew and Val McConnell, Omagh. Drew and Val run a 150-cow Holstei...
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The Benefits of ProCROSS breeding
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October 2023
The benefits of ProCROSS breeding were discussed at a recent open day. The event was hosted by Co Tyrone milk producer, Des Kelly. He farms close to the village of Ballygawley. The new entrant into ...
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Ai Services’ Group looks to the Future
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October 2023
Ai Services’ Group Chairman Robin Irvine welcomed the Guild of Agricultural Journalists of Ireland recently to the organisation’s headquarters at Ballycraigy in Co Antrim, where he gave some background to the company. He commented: The company was set up by local farmers to ensure the delivery of breeding services when the Dept of Agriculture w...
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AI Services publishes its 2024 Dairy Catalogues
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October 2023
AI Services are pleased to present their 2024 Holstein and Dairy Breeds Catalogues. Both catalogues are available in hard copy from your local breeding advisor or online from the links at the bottom ...
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ProCROSS makes a lasting impression
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October 2023
William Chestnutt has been crossbreeding for the last five years. After moving his dairy herd away from traditional pure Holstein cows, he has achieved encouraging results. “ProCROSS is clear, and t...
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Demand for unique whole colostrum powder is growing at an exponential rate
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September 2023
Every dairy farmer is absolutely aware of the need to get high quality colostrum into a newborn calf within minutes of birth. So much for the theory! But putting this into practice can be fraught wi...
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Principal Group Scientist, Dr Debbie McConnell, appointed
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June 2023
AI Services is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Debbie McConnell as Principal Group Scientist. Debbie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the AI Services Group, having worked across research, within industry and on commercial farms within the UK and ROI livestock sector for the past 11 years. She comes to us from Lakeland ...
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New Breeding Series by Agriland in association with AI Services, Eurogene and LIC
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May 2023
Agriland Media Group has launched a new breeding series in association with AI Services, Eurogene, and LIC. The series consists of farmer-focused videos which cover a number of different systems, offering something for everyone. It features a Northern Irish farmer operating an autumn-calving pedigree Holstein Friesian herd, an Irish farmer opera...
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Handling Deep Frozen Semen
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March 2023
Brian Kennedy MVB, DBR, MRCVS, FrAgs Company Veterinarian, AI Services (NI) Ltd It is no coincidence that bull semen is packaged in long thin plastic straws. Certainly, the design facilitates a ...
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