Munster Bovine’s Podcast

Raymond Ryan, Dairygold Milk Advisor spoke to Stuart Childs recently on The Dairy Edge Podcast about Milk Recording, Genocells and a new SCC Probability Report that's coming soon to Munster Bovine customers. For the full episode go to The Dairy Edge Podcast.

James Skehan was recently on The Beef Edge discussing his breeding programme and his AI synchronisation planning. For the full podcast go to The Beef Edge Podcast.

Dennis Howard hosted Ger Cusack and Ned Dunphy from Greenway AgriTraining in this webinar focused on Summer Lameness Management. During the webinar, we covered: 🐄 Understanding the causes of Mechanical lameness 📈 The impact of good mobility on herd performance and longevity 🎓 An overview of Greenway AgriTraining's lameness training programmes and how they can support farmers in improving hoof health and cow welfare 👣 Sound Cow Innovation Programme (SCIP), a pilot initiative with AHI involving 10 commercial dairy farms in Munster and the Midlands

Elaine Dennehy spoke about the Herd Health Programme and was joined by special guest Catherine McAloon (UCD) who shared expert insights on: ✔️ Recognising the signs and symptoms of Mycoplasma ✔️ Understanding the risks to your herd ✔️ Prevention and management strategies for Summer Scour Syndrome ✔️ What farmers should be watching for this summer

Hosted by Dennis Howard, with expert insights from: Stuart Childs (Teagasc) – shared his farm background, breeding approach, and how he manages fertility on his system, Mike Kenneally (Munster Bovine AI Technician) – discussed the importance of working closely with your AI technician to achieve strong results & Tom Baker (Commercial Sales Manager, Munster Bovine) – provided guidance on bull selection for the upcoming breeding season

Elaine Dennehy hosted an informative webinar where she and Rosarii O'Connor covered everything you need to know about Milk Recording and why it’s such an important tool for herd management.
During the session Elaine & Rosarii discussed: The benefits of Milk Recording for herd performance and decision-making. Troubleshooting common issues farmers encounter. Using FarmOps to access and understand your Milk Recording results and SCC data directly through the app.
Call the Milk Recording team on 022 43228 if you have any further questions.

Hosted by Martin Kavanagh, the session brought together expert insights to help farmers understand the current situation and how best to prepare. Conor McAloon (UCD School of Veterinary Medicine) provided a clear update on the national bluetongue situation, outlining the current risk, how the virus spreads, and what farmers should be aware of as breeding approaches. Dr. Doreen Corridan (CEO, NCBC) explained the responsible measures being taken within the bull studs, highlighting the steps in place to protect genetics, maintain biosecurity, and safeguard the breeding supply chain. The webinar focused on answering farmer questions and providing practical guidance on protecting herds, understanding the risks, and preparing for the upcoming breeding season. Thanks again to our speakers and everyone who took the time to attend and engage in the discussion.

Join Denis O’Leary and Elaine Dennehy as they walk through the key FarmOps modules and show how the system works on real farms. In this short pre-recorded session, they cover: Calf registrations made simple, Recording animal movements with confidence, Logging health events quickly and accurately. Whether you’re new to FarmOps or want to make better use of its features, this webinar gives a clear, practical overview of how everything connects in one easy-to-use system. Call/WhatsApp our FarmOps Team on 087 490 0207 if you've any queries!

Munster Bovine Geneticist Alan Twomey hosted an informative session on how dairy farmers can increase the value of their beef calves by making more informed breeding decisions.Nicky Byrne (Teagasc) explained how using higher Commercial Beef Value (CBV) sires leads to:• Heavier, more profitable calves• Better beef performance and stronger mart demand• Improved overall returns from non‑replacement calvesRose Goulding (NCBC) provided practical guidance on cow and bull selection, including:• Identifying which cows are most suited to beef sires• Choosing bulls that align with your farm system, calving targets, and market goals• Balancing calving ease with the potential for higher-value progeny

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