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The organisation wants farmers to prioritise their health over the period.
Calving season can be a physically and mentally draining time of year for farmers.
The Irish Farmers' Association is advising farmers to think about their own safety when working alongside animals.
The spring-calving season for 2025 is in full swing on farms across the country.
IFA Chair in Laois, Henry Burns, says the work load can quadruple during this time: