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New podcast - Munster Bovine is Ireland’s largest AI service provider. The Munster Bovine technician service is recognized as the leader in its field with over 80 years’ experience of carrying out artificial insemination in the Munster and Galway areas. With access to the best genetics, today we offer a complete and integrated range of breeding, milk recording, herd health and decision support services via our Mobile app FarmOps for herd owners to ensure a profitable and sustainable farm business into the future. Phone: 022 43228 / Web: www.munsterbovine.ie / Email: info@munsterbovine.ie

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Cathal Doyle from Warrendale Wagyu Ireland gives an overview of the Wagyu Ireland Programme. Stephen Shannon from Munster Bovine showcased Munster Bulls and gives you insights into Sire Selection. Ciaran O’Sullivan from MSD Animal Health discusses SenseHub Collar Technology. Hosted by Tom Baker, Munster Bovine Commercial Sales Manager
In this session Tommy Heffernan looks at calf rearing through a practical, on-farm lens, focusing on what actually drives growth, health and resilience in the first weeks of life. Rather than firefighting, he steps back and looks at the system as a whole – the calf itself, the environment it’s reared in, and the daily routines that either support or undermine performance. Hosted by Dennis Howard.
In this session Dr. Fíona Dunne & Tom Baker from Munster Bovine discussed the new Spring Dairy Catalogue 2026 Key Take Aways: 2026 Spring Catalogue Preview​ ICBF Base Change - how it impacts your breeding decisions​ ICBF – Other Improvements​, Catalogue Explainers​, Dairy Panels and Top Ranking Sires​​. To place your order today, contact your local FRM / Sales Advisor, Breeding Advisor, or AI Technician. Or call 022 43228 
Whether you’re planning breeding or looking for practical herd health strategies, this webinar is a must for all suckler farmers. Webinar Highlights: Synchronisation & Suckler Health Tips – Dennis Howard covered key strategies. Sire Selection & New Suckler Catalogue – Rose Goulding, NCBC, guides you through the latest catalogue and provided practical sire advice for your herd. Hosted by Alan Twomey of Munster Bovine. To place your order today, contact your local FRM / Sales Advisor, Breeding Advisor, or AI Technician. Or call 022 43228 
Get your herd set up for a successful dry period and smooth transition into next season! Hosted by Maeve Keane, featuring: Dennis Howard, Munster Bovine and Coleman Purcell, Dairygold Nutritionist We covered: Key components of an effective dry cow and transition cow diet and Dosing & vaccination planning over winter. Poll Results: Do you blanket dose all cows for worms during the dry period? 75% yes 25% no Do you feel that you can body condition score your cows reasonably accurately? 71% yes 29% no Do you test your silage that’s going to be fed to dry cows? 62% yes 38% no.
During this session, we explored practical and evidence-based approaches to Selective Dry Cow Therapy (SDCT) and how to make the best decisions for your herd. Elaine Dennehy discussed: How Genocells provides valuable insights to support confident decisions around Selective Dry Cow Therapy (SDCT). How to use the Dry Off Planner on FarmOps to identify cows suitable for SDCT. Best practice tips for drying off successfully and safely. We were also joined by special guest Gillian O'Sullivan, a farmer and a vet, who shared her experiences and insights on implementing SDCT effectively on her own farm. Hosted by Dennis Howard.
Elaine Dennehy & Dennis Howard discuss the different tests involved in Munster Bovine's Herd Health Programme. Call the team on 022 43228 if you're interested in signing up for this year's Herd Health Programme.
Elaine Dennehy starts by discussing the Herd Health Programme and the new Digital Dermatitis Test. Ger Cusack from Comeragh Vets discusses lameness and what actions to take on farm.
A very simple guide here from Martin Kavanagh & Dennis Howard about how to monitor the Body Condition Score of your herd and what measures can be taken from a nutrition point of view to ensure the best results this breeding season.
Ensure you get your cows in calf for Feb 2024 calving. In this short clip Dennis Howard and Martin Kavanagh discuss how to tackle those cows calved 35 days not bred. Talk to you vet today about a Synchronisation Programme- All bred in 10 days.
Webinar Recording 2nd May. Munster Bovine's John Tobin, Sales & Advisory Manager joined by the following panelists: Rose Goulding, Beef Programme Manager with NCBC, Stephen Connolly, Agric Sustainability Manager for Ireland and Poland at ABP Food and Shane Leane, Technical Sales Manager with Progressive Genetics for a webinar to discuss the topic of "How to Create Demand for Your Beef Calves in 2024"
Dennis Howard talks to John O'Connor - C103 Farmtalk on simple rules of thumb to ensure the best results with Sexed for 2023 Breeding season.
John Tobin, Sales & Advisory Manager joined by Dr. Fíona Dunne, Dairy & Beef Programme Manager and Dennis Howard, Technical Manager for what was a very informative session that discussed the role of sexed this breeding season. Fíona gave a fantastic overview of our top Sexed bulls that are available from Munster this year. Dennis Howard spoke on how best to select cows for sexed and outlined the best protocols for use to ensure the best results.
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