Managing fertility has never been more important on Irish dairy farms, and farmers are increasingly relying on data for the ...

Last week I referred to how participating in HerdPlus with ICBF could provide vital information on the breeding performance and in identifying the strengths and weaknesses in the genetic quality of ...

1. Breeding performance and liver accumulation of metals in Tengmalm's owl and liver accumulation in its prey species (small mammals) were studied in a heavy metal pollution gradient from a smelter in ...

Early environmental conditions can influence the pattern of growth and development. While poor conditions generally cause slower growth, normal adult size can still be reached if growth accelerates or ...

A new comprehensive study by Hungarian ethologists provides valuable insights into the factors that affect the olfactory performance of dogs. Border collies, a herding breed, reached higher success ...

Results from thousands of methane measurements from sheep flocks across Ireland have confirmed that genetics play a part in enteric fermentation. This means farmers can select for low emitters, ...

Nicholas B. Pattinson receives funding from DST-NRF Centre of Excellence at the FitzPatrick Institute. For birds in arid zones, rising temperatures pose a significant problem. Birds in these dry zones ...

For some stallion owners, it seems the sun, moon, and stars all need to be perfectly aligned to successfully turn a stallion from a champion athlete into a champion stud. Thankfully, this is not ...