I watched the Irish rugby team against England and Scotland. I like watching rugby and had become accustomed to seeing Ireland play with a certain style and confidence.

IT was a Sunday when Dan called. He was in a spot of bother with an in-calf heifer.

Recently I was given a bulk milk sample from Paddy to send off to the laboratory for analysis.

In our glorious 2018 summer, when fodder availability became a serious issue, animals turned their attention to other available plants, shrubs and trees.

I got a phone call from Donal recently. He had a cow that he found dead out in the field. I went out to look at her and her surroundings.

It was one of those really nice sunny days recently, that I went out to Tommy, to do the second year of his Knowledge Transfer Farm Improvement Plan.

At this time of the year, we get called to see cows that have not been seen bulling.

A pouch under the jaw could be caused by a few things, like a malfunctioning heart, liver fluke, or a disease we call “timber tongue”.

Many years ago, when I was a young fellow, I decided to follow Leeds United.