Beef
Fluke Control – Product Choice and Timing Critical
Fluke Control – Product Choice and Timing Critical As we move into the winter months and cattle come into the shed apart from the obvious hike ration costs our thoughts should turn to Fluke control. Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist has more guidance on choosing the right product to use at the […]
17 November 2021
Cattle Housing Ventilation
Cattle Housing Ventilation Temperatures close to 20°C in October highlighted the necessity for well-ventilated animal housing. Recent winters have been mild with few sub-zero temperatures. Recent heavy rainfall has forced some farmers to house cattle especially on wetter lands. Mayo advisor Brian Hughes advises on ventilation The weather is often very wet […]
13 November 2021
Decision time for Dairy Beef finishers- Feed or store?
Decision time for Dairy Beef finishers- Feed or store? The vast majority of 18-21 month old beef cattle have been housed at this stage. Alan Dillon, Teagasc Beef Specialist, answers the question on which stock to feed on to finish and which to store for a grass kill next summer/autumn. He advises […]
10 November 2021
Getting winter ready- What do I need to know?
0 Getting winter ready- What do I need to know? ‘Getting Winter Ready’ is a three-part series on the Beef Edge podcast focusing on nutrition, health and housing. Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist and podcast host combines the information from the first two of these podcasts, on nutrition and health of beef animals […]
3 November 2021
Getting Ready for Winter Housing
0 Getting Ready for Winter Housing A fine autumn has resulted in increased grass growth and good grazing conditions on farms. However, with the recent change in weather the focus has now turned to housing for the winter. Aoife Forde, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare has a few key points on housing here 1. […]
2 November 2021
Teagasc Green Acres Newsletter: Issue 7
Teagasc Green Acres Newsletter: Issue 7 This issue of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme e-Newsletter has an update on Richard Long’s farm; key management tips; meal supplementation and silage quality; and winter housing. Issue 7 – 26 October 2021 Richard Long, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford – Farm Update The grazing season is […]
28 October 2021
Beef deadlines – What do you need to know?
Beef deadlines – What do you need to know? With the BEEP-S and BDGP deadlines fast approaching, Catherine Egan, Teagasc Beef Specialist has some final tips and advice to ensure payment in December. Deadline for BEEP-S is 1st November and BDGP is 31st October. BEEP-S & Dairy Beef Calf Programme – 1st […]
27 October 2021
Delivering a Sustainable Beef Sector
Delivering a Sustainable Beef Sector BovINE network spans across 9 EU States. BovINE links farmers, advisors, researchers, & other relevant stakeholders to stimulate exchange of knowledge & ideas to address solutions to the challenges faced by the sector. The 2021 network meeting theme is Delivering a Sustainable Beef Sector. The BovINE webinar takes […]
22 October 2021
Growth Watch: Finishing stock begin to move indoors
Growth Watch: Finishing stock begin to move indoors With grass growth rates hovering around the 30kg DM/ha/day mark on farms participating in the Teagasc Green Acres Programme, heavier stock are beginning to move indoors for a finishing period. Séan Cummins Teagasc GreenAcres Advisor, reports from programme farmers Peter O’Hanrahan and Aidan Maguire […]
15 October 2021
Teagasc support for Suckler Producers
Teagasc support for Suckler Producers Addressing concerns raised by beef farmers in recent weeks, Teagasc Authority Chairman, Liam Herlihy said; “Teagasc policy is to support all farmers with the enterprise and production system they select for their farm by providing them with the information they need based on independent research Addressing concerns […]
14 October 2021