Beef
Does white clover increase beef animal live-weight gain?
0 Does white clover increase beef animal live-weight gain? Through the Derrypatrick herd, researchers in Teagasc Grange are examining how white clover inclusion in grassland swards effects animal performance, Peter Doyle, Research Officer, tells us more. There is no doubt that white clover has a role a role to play in meeting our […]
5 March 2024
Diary dates: Spring beef grass walks
0 Diary dates: Spring beef grass walks The Teagasc Beef Specialist team, along with the local advisory service, is hosting a series of spring beef grass walks across the country. Topics up for discussion include: nutrient management planning; establishing and managing clover; spring grassland management and Signpost; and fertiliser for grazing and silage. […]
4 March 2024
Getting Ready For Your Bord Bia Audit
0 Getting Ready For Your Bord Bia Audit Ciaran Beatty, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, shares his top tips when preparing for your Bord Bia audit. Here are some points to help you in preparation for this visit and steps to take to pass; The Bovine Register Herd book has to be available and all births, deaths and […]
3 March 2024
Calving season in full swing at Newford Farm
0 Calving season in full swing at Newford Farm Newford Farm has been a hive of activity, particularly in the calving department. Michael Fagan gives an update on the farm. The calving season, which commenced on the 29th of January, has been busy. Within the first 23 days, nearly half (49%) of the […]
2 March 2024
Grassland management tips for this spring
Grassland management tips for this spring With a difficult spring leading to challenging grazing conditions, Teagasc Grass10 Manager, John Maher is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with his top tips in relation to grassland management this spring. John discusses the current soil temperatures and grass growth across the country. He also explains […]
28 February 2024
Calf rearing: Getting the basics right
Calf rearing: Getting the basics right Gordon Peppard, Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Advisor, looks the important performance targets for calf rearers this spring, while also providing a guide on the typical variable costs associated with calf rearing. Performance targets Many bought in calves will have either come through marts/agents and will have been […]
28 February 2024
Organic beef finishing systems to be explored at Johnstown Castle
Organic beef finishing systems to be explored at Johnstown Castle Plans are in place to develop an organic beef research farm at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford. Joe Kelleher, Teagasc Organic Specialists, tells us more. There has been an unprecedented increase in the number of farmers converting to organics over the past two […]
26 February 2024
A refresher on pre-calving minerals
A refresher on pre-calving minerals What price do you put on cows that calve down with no issues, no retained cleanings, plenty of milk, a vigorous calf, don’t suffer from milk fever and most importantly, go back in calf? That is the value you place on a good quality mineral. Every extra […]
24 February 2024
Does night-time feeding reduce night-time calvings?
Does night-time feeding reduce night-time calvings? Some farmers may be implementing a feeding strategy where silage is restricted to suckler cows during daylight hours, instead being offered at night time, to reduce the incidence of night-time calvings. However, the implementation of such a strategy is no guarantee of reducing the number of […]
22 February 2024
Newford farm update – the move to Roscommon, calving preparation and performance review
Newford farm update – the move to Roscommon, calving preparation and performance review With the calving season underway, Michael Fagan, Teagasc Newford farm technician, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an insight into changes on the farm, preparation in advance of calving and a review performance of the herd. […]
21 February 2024