Beef
Water requirements for beef cattle
Water requirements for beef cattle In current dry weather conditions water systems may come under pressure to meet herd demand, especially if temperatures are persistently high for a number of days. Niall Kerins, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, Kilrush Co Clare, has guidelines on how to meet the water requirements for beef cattle here […]
14 July 2022
Gaseous nitrogen losses in agricultural sources and mitigation
Gaseous nitrogen losses in agricultural sources and mitigation Agricultural emissions to air are divided into two main categories – greenhouse gases and air pollutants. Greenhouse gases have a negative impact on climate change and agriculture contributes 36% of our national emissions. Agriculture will need to reduce emissions by 22% and 30% by […]
10 July 2022
High quality silage: a must for beef production systems
0 High quality silage: a must for beef production systems When compared to grazed grass, grass silage it is quite expensive to produce, usually twice the cost per tonne DM. When taken as part of an integrated grazing system it is good value compared to concentrates and alternative forages. Grass silage typically makes […]
9 July 2022
Calf diarrhoea – prevention is better than cure
0 Calf diarrhoea – prevention is better than cure Diarrhoea is the most common cause of death for pre-ruminant calves those one month of age & younger. On-farm research by Teagasc Grange has shown an incident rate for diarrhoea of 8.7% in suckler calves and 25.5% in dairy calves. Sabine Scully discusses her […]
8 July 2022
Beef 2022 Forum
0 Beef 2022 Forum The forum at Beef 2022 was an informative engaging event. It was addressed by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue and was moderated by Ivan Yates. If you missed it or were unable to attend Beef 2022 there is a full recording below. The forum […]
8 July 2022
Controlling parasitic infection and pneumonia in growing and finishing beef cattle
0 Controlling parasitic infection and pneumonia in growing and finishing beef cattle The control of parasites is essential for good herd heath. An optimal herd health programme should be designed to prevent major disease. Respiratory disease & internal parasites are among the main health concerns. Researcher Orla Keane discusses the importance of sustainable […]
7 July 2022
Ballyvadin dairy calf-to-beef demonstration farm
0 Ballyvadin dairy calf-to-beef demonstration farm Ballyvadin farm has been established by Teagasc in conjunction with Dawn Meats & Shinagh Dairy Farm. It will demonstrate the best technologies for profitable & sustainable production of beef calves from the dairy herd. Chloe Miller and Padraig French give some information about what is planned Background […]
7 July 2022
DairyBeef 500 summer farm update – Aidan Maguire
0 DairyBeef 500 summer farm update – Aidan Maguire Over 50 mm of rain has fallen around Navan recently. This was a welcome sight for Aidan Maguire who has been struggling to match grass demand to grass growth. DairyBeef 500 advisor Fergal Maguire gives an update on Aidan Maguire’s farm Grass shortage Currently […]
6 July 2022
Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming
0 Supporting Sustainable Beef Farming The focus of Beef 2022 was on the application of technologies that will help beef farmers increase the profitability and environmental sustainability of their family farm businesses. Read a brief summary of the main highlights of the day below Teagasc Director Frank O’Mara acknowledged the many challenges faced by […]
6 July 2022
Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Campaign
0 Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Campaign Since 2008, the number of suckler cows has reduced by approximately 285,000, while the number of dairy cows has increased by 481,000. In response to these changes, Teagasc have developed a new initiative which focuses on dairy-beef production. Get more information below from the DairyBeef 500 team* DairyBeef500 […]
5 July 2022