Beef
Earlier Finishing in Practice
Earlier Finishing in Practice Climate commitments through the Climate Action Plan are set to have a fundamental policy impact on beef production over the coming decades. Colm Kelly, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinasloe answers common questions about finishing cattle earlier and the challenges he has encountered. Above Image: Results of individual bullock bred […]
22 November 2021
The Future Beef Programme in Co Roscommon
The Future Beef Programme in Co Roscommon The aim of the Future Beef programme is to demonstrate to beef farmers how they can produce a quality product as efficiently as possible to make beef farming more profitable while also making it more environmentally sustainable. Brian Daly, Advisor, Roscommon introduces two future beef […]
21 November 2021
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