Beef
What’s new in dairy-beef systems?
0 What’s new in dairy-beef systems? A Teagasc team recently met with a group of Wexford farmers to discuss the latest developments in dairy-beef production, writes Pearse Kelly, Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer at Teagasc. Ellen Fitzpatrick, Research Technologist at Teagasc Johnstown Castle, opened the discussion by explaining that the trials in Johnstown […]
6 June 2024
Breeding, drafting lambs and preparing for silage with Oliva Hynes, Future Beef Farmer
0 Breeding, drafting lambs and preparing for silage with Oliva Hynes, Future Beef Farmer Olivia Hynes farms full time in Co. Roscommon on 70ha, split between owned and rented land. Operating a mixed farming system, carrying 45 suckler cows and 280 ewes, June centres on breeding, saving silage and the drafting of lambs. […]
5 June 2024
Mid-season worm control for dairy-beef systems
0 Mid-season worm control for dairy-beef systems As we move through the summer and stock return to paddocks they have already grazed, parasite burdens will start to develop across farms. Tommy Cox, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, offers some key advice on dosing dairy-beef animals. Parasites can have a significant impact on animal performance, therefore […]
5 June 2024
6 factors to consider for this year’s silage season
6 factors to consider for this year’s silage season With silage feeding not that far in the rear view mirror on a lot of farms, James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, explains why the time is now to take first cut-silage, if possible, to set your farm up as best you can […]
30 May 2024
Trevor Boland’s update from his autumn-calving herd
Trevor Boland’s update from his autumn-calving herd Future Beef Farmer, Trevor Boland is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast providing an update on his autumn-calving system, included is an update on silage harvesting and management of grass in the coming weeks. With current weather conditions very changeable, Trever discusses how he has […]
29 May 2024
89% of herd bred in the first three weeks at Newford
89% of herd bred in the first three weeks at Newford Michael Fagan provides an update on breeding from Newford, where the policy of using 100% AI is being continued into 2024. The breeding season started on April 22 and 89% of the herd put forward for breeding were inseminated in the […]
23 May 2024
Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm launched
Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm launched The Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm was officially launched this week. This joint initiative between Dawn Meats, Shinagh Estates and Teagasc was established to demonstrate best practice in breeding, rearing and finishing dairy-beef animals. Building a sustainable outlet for dairy-beef calves coming […]
22 May 2024
Olivia Hynes’ successful mixed grazing in Co. Roscommon
Olivia Hynes’ successful mixed grazing in Co. Roscommon For this joint Beef Edge and OviCast podcast with Catherine Egan and Ciaran Lynch, Olivia Hynes, a Future Beef Farmer from Roscommon, discusses how she is managing grass this year and how mixed grazing is working on her farm. Oliva starts by giving an […]
22 May 2024
Getting back on track in south Mayo
Getting back on track in south Mayo Michael Biggins and his son Niall farm just outside the village of Glencorrib in south Mayo. Gabriel Trayers, Teagasc Future Beef Advisor, tells us how they are getting back on track after a difficult spring, focusing on replenishing silage stocks, introducing a red clover sward […]
18 May 2024
Summer dosing strategies for dairy beef animals
Summer dosing strategies for dairy beef animals An important factor in achieving the desired levels of animal performance on calf-to-beef systems during the grazing season is ensuing they are free from parasites. Due to its grass-based nature, dairy beef animals are particularly exposed to outbreaks of stomach worms and lungworm. Parasites can […]
16 May 2024