30 August 2023
Ger McSweeney’s suckler-beef system and use of AI on his Millstreet farm
Future Beef suckler farmer Ger McSweeney, from Millstreet, Co.Cork, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on his beef system, plus he discusses how AI on his farm is increasing performance and reducing age to slaughter. He also previews his upcoming open day.
Ger operates a spring-calving suckler system, with bulls finished under 16 months and heifers under 21 months. There is 100% AI used on the farm, which has allowed Ger to increase his Replacement Index and match each cow to a particular sire.
Ger also discusses how he has managed grass on the farm and the performance of the heifers and the calves. With weaning around the corner, he also outlines how he reduces stress on his farm at weaning time and how he implements the herd health plan.
Ger will host an open day on his farm on September 7th at 2pm. For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com, visit the show page.