Beef
Practical tips for the calf buyer
0 Practical tips for the calf buyer Sourcing healthy, well-bred calves is a cornerstone of a successful calf to beef enterprise, writes Tommy Cox, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, who highlights why careful planning can go a long way in keeping your herd healthy, boosting productivity and improving profits. In the coming weeks and months […]
5 February 2025
Utilising the CBV to purchase your 2025 Dairy-Beef Calves
0 Utilising the CBV to purchase your 2025 Dairy-Beef Calves As the agricultural industry continues to evolve, the use of new technologies is crucial for beef farmers looking to increase profitability on farm. Niall Mullin explores how you can leverage the CBV to make informed purchases of your 2025 dairy-beef calves. While 2024 […]
3 February 2025
Benefits and use of the new Mart Tracker
Benefits and use of the new Mart Tracker Chris Daly from ICBF joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss the new Mart Tracker and the Commercial Beef Value (CBV). Chris outlines the benefit of the Mart Tracker and the impact that it will have for farmers. He also […]
31 January 2025
Can anything more be paid for dairy-beef calves this year?
Can anything more be paid for dairy-beef calves this year? With beef prices around €6/kg as we head into spring 2025, one question on both dairy farmers’ and calf purchasers’ minds is what price will calves be? DairyBeef 500 Manager, Alan Dillon looks at some of the key variables in play. Certainly, […]
29 January 2025
More than cost to consider when selecting a pre-calving mineral
More than cost to consider when selecting a pre-calving mineral Ensuring suckler cows are adequately supplied with pre-calving minerals is an essential practice in ensuring the birth of vigorous and healthy calves. Sharing key advice on pre-calving mineral feeding strategies as part of the Future Beef webinar titled: ‘A Farmer’s Guide to […]
27 January 2025
CBV driving performance in west Cork
CBV driving performance in west Cork Farming in one of the most scenic parts of the country, James O’Sullivan is using the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) to drive performance from his dairy calf to beef system in west Cork. Having joined the DairyBeef 500 Programme in 2022, James has been quick to […]
25 January 2025
Manage body condition score for better fertility and calving
Manage body condition score for better fertility and calving With spring calving fast approaching, suckler farmers have been reminded of the importance of ensuring their cows are in the optimum body condition score ahead of calving. With spring calving fast approaching, suckler farmers have been reminded of the importance of ensuring their […]
24 January 2025
Preparing for Calving Part 3: Caring for the newborn calf
Preparing for Calving Part 3: Caring for the newborn calf For the final part of the Beef Edge podcast’s special series on preparing for calving, Teagasc vet, John Donlon focuses on caring for the newborn calf. Joining podcast host Catherine Egan, John discusses the importance of colostrum and the 1,2,3 of colostrum. […]
22 January 2025
Accessing CBV – 3 tools every calf buyer needs to be aware of
Accessing CBV – 3 tools every calf buyer needs to be aware of The development of a number of tools by ICBF now means that accessing Commercial Beef Value (CBV) data is now much easier for the purchasers of calves, weanlings or even store cattle. When used to inform purchasing decisions, CBV […]
22 January 2025
Dairy-beef finishing – the key elements to get right
Dairy-beef finishing – the key elements to get right Aisling Claffey, Ruminant Nutrition Specialist at Teagasc, recently explored the key variables dairy-beef producers have to consider when maximising the efficiency of their finishing system. Such factors, she told the ‘Sourcing and Finishing High Quality Dairy Beef Animals’ webinar organised by the Teagasc […]
20 January 2025