Beef
Coping with another bad spring on beef farms
Coping with another bad spring on beef farms 2024 is starting on a similar bad note to 2023, writes Alan Dillion, DairyBeef 500 Manager, with incessant rainfall in the early part of the year leading to some serious issues on farm in terms of fodder supply, bedding supply, slurry storage and grazing. […]
27 March 2024
Slow and steady approach delivers for suckler herd fertility
Slow and steady approach delivers for suckler herd fertility The correct breeding policy lays the foundation for profitability within suckler systems. Once you get it right, you are heading in the right direction. A successful suckler breeding policy is underpinned by a number of key performance indicators (KPIs), which – when achieved […]
25 March 2024
Reducing age of slaughter in beef cattle
Reducing age of slaughter in beef cattle Dr. Peter Lawrence, Teagasc Tinahely, discusses strategies for farmers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by lowering the slaughter age of cattle through improvements in genetics, nutrition, and health. Many farmers are aware of the Irish Governments Climate Action Plan and its strategies to reduce green-house […]
23 March 2024
10 years of experience in an organic beef system
10 years of experience in an organic beef system Ken Gill operates an autumn calving, organic suckler to beef system in Co. Offaly and he joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to explain his system. He has 73 suckler cows calving from the end of July to mid-September and […]
20 March 2024
Time to bite the bullet on grazing?
Time to bite the bullet on grazing? On beef farms, Mícheál Kelly, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare writes, there is lots of grass available, but farmers have been unable to get cattle out to grass due to a combination of poor ground conditions and erratic, harsh weather. Feed bills are high with […]
20 March 2024
Getting ready for the calving season
Getting ready for the calving season Shane Devaney, Beef Advisor, discusses the importance of preparation for the calving season, emphasising organisation, proper equipment maintenance, calving pen readiness, the significance of colostrum for newborn calves, and the need for safety around calving cows to prevent accidents. While some people might be well into […]
20 March 2024
Webinar series to focus on profitable, functional cows and genetics for the future
Webinar series to focus on profitable, functional cows and genetics for the future The Teagasc Future Beef team will host a series of webinars over the month of March, which will centre on a farmers’ guide to suckler breeding. Commencing at 8pm on March 20, the first webinar will focus on farmers’ […]
19 March 2024
March Update: Grassland Management and Livestock Progress at Tipperary Farm
March Update: Grassland Management and Livestock Progress at Tipperary Farm Chloe Millar gives an update on the Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm. She provides an update on grassland conditions, livestock management, and recent developments on the farm, including the arrival of 2024 born calves. Grassland Ground conditions are extremely wet […]
19 March 2024
Silage quality improvements – Ten point plan
Silage quality improvements – Ten point plan On dairy calf to beef farms all animals are priority stock. It is essential that all animals are gaining weight every day. As silage can make up to at least 1/4 of the annual diet on these farms, animals should be fed very high quality […]
16 March 2024
Teagasc BEEF2024 Open Day in Grange planned for 26 June
Teagasc BEEF2024 Open Day in Grange planned for 26 June The Teagasc BEEF2024 Open Day will take place on Wednesday, 26 June at the Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, County Meath. BEEF2024, supported by FBD Trust, will focus on “Securing your future”, highlighting the latest research and technologies available […]
14 March 2024