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Mark Maxwell Suckler Farmer Report 1/07/2014

Mark Maxwell Suckler Farmer Report 1/07/2014 ‘Charolais’ the ideal terminal sire for calf-beef at 24 months Mark Maxwell from Ballynagore, Co. Westmeath runs a 100 cow suckler herd focused on finishing progeny at 24 months. The herd is split 50-50 between autumn and spring calving. The cow types on the farm are predominantly Angus, Hereford […]

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National Suckler Beef Open Day – Wednesday 9th July 2014 30/06/2014

National Suckler Beef Open Day – Wednesday 9th July 2014 30/06/2014 ON THE FARM OF TOM HALPIN, ROBERTSTOWN, CARLANSTOWN, KELLS, CO. MEATH This is a BTAP approved event and farmers can sign in on the day to comply with this programme. It will be signposted from Kells and the N52 from Ardee.  The farm is

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IRISH BRED GOLDSTAR HUGO WINS JUNIOR INTERBREED 20 Jun 2014

IRISH BRED GOLDSTAR HUGO WINS JUNIOR INTERBREED & OVERALL CHAROLAIS JUNIOR MALE CHAMPIONSHIP AT HIGHLAND SHOW IN SCOTLAND. 20 Jun 2014 Bred by Martin Ryan, Cabra, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.   Goldstar Hugo bred in the Goldstar herd of Martin Ryan, Cabra, Thurles, Co. Tipperary is by Jumper and out of Goldstar Florence by Major.  Florence

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