Beef
Bluetongue: What are the risks for Irish cattle farmers?
Bluetongue: What are the risks for Irish cattle farmers? Although no cases of bluetongue have been detected in Ireland, Beef Specialist at Teagasc, Catherine Egan reminds us that Irish cattle and sheep remain at high risk from the disease. Bluetongue is a serious disease of cattle, sheep, goats and camelids. It is […]
14 November 2024
Meeting the ‘in-spec’ criteria for finishing cattle
Meeting the ‘in-spec’ criteria for finishing cattle Aisling Molloy, Future Beef Programme Advisor, shares tips and advice for farmers finishing cattle over the winter months, highlighting the importance of monitoring performance, understanding the payment grid and what to look for when drafting animals for sale. It is really important to monitor your […]
13 November 2024
Listen: Staying resilient on the farm through stressful times of the year
Listen: Staying resilient on the farm through stressful times of the year Health & Wellness coach, Shane Pearson joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss key tips to staying resilient on the farm through stressful times of the year. Studies show that many farmers experience poor mental health, […]
13 November 2024
Higher levels of liver fluke in factory cattle
Higher levels of liver fluke in factory cattle Animal Health Ireland’s (AHI’s) Beef HealthCheck Programme has identified an increase in the level of liver fluke being witnessed in cattle sent to beef processing plants this year. As presented in the autumn edition of the Beef HealthCheck Newsletter, Programme Manager, Dr Natascha Meunier […]
13 November 2024
Setting the scene for the Teagasc National Beef Conference
Setting the scene for the Teagasc National Beef Conference The countdown is on to the Teagasc National Beef Conference, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 19 in Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. Reflecting the changing environmental landscape in which farmers play a key role, the theme of this year’s Teagasc National […]
12 November 2024
Management and Performance Update with Ger McSweeney
Management and Performance Update with Ger McSweeney Ger McSweeney provides an update on the management and performance of livestock on farm, focusing primarily on the weaning and nutrition of spring-born bulls and heifers. Fifteen spring-born bulls were recently weaned on the farm. The calves were vaccinated with Bovilis Bovipast, which protects against […]
10 November 2024
100% AI on Olivia Hynes Farm
0 100% AI on Olivia Hynes Farm Olivia Hynes is making changes to her farm management as she works to rebuild her herd and improve efficiency. After facing challenges with a sub-fertile bull, she has decided to transition to 100% AI for next year’s breeding season. Grassland Due to a sub-fertile bull, Olivia’s […]
9 November 2024
Reviewing the Ballyhaise herd performance and preparations for the winter ahead
0 Reviewing the Ballyhaise herd performance and preparations for the winter ahead Liam McWeeney and Noel Prunty from Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College join Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss the beef system, review of the performance to date and preparing for winter ahead. Liam first outlined the 32 cow suckler […]
9 November 2024
Autumn calving and animal health on John Barry’s farm
0 Autumn calving and animal health on John Barry’s farm John Barry, Future Beef farmer, describes farming practices on his farm. He details seasonal calving with 50–55 cows in spring and 30–35 in autumn, housing schedules, and health management protocols. Animal Health Weaning of the spring calves is now complete on John’s farm, […]
7 November 2024
9 management tips when feeding dairy-beef animals this winter
0 9 management tips when feeding dairy-beef animals this winter Are you feeding dairy-beef animals this winter? Gordon Peppard, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, shares nine key tips to maximise performance, limit costs and ensure animals remain healthy over the winter months. Every day cattle are on farm there are significant costs associated with keeping […]
6 November 2024