Beef
Adoption of Breeding Technologies on Future Beef Farms
Adoption of Breeding Technologies on Future Beef Farms The aim of Future Beef is to demonstrate to beef farmers how they can produce a quality product as efficiently as possible. This will make beef farming more profitable while also making it more environmentally and socially sustainable. FutureBeef advisor Gabriel Trayers gives further […]
29 July 2022
Mid-season weighing – ‘knowledge is power’
Mid-season weighing – ‘knowledge is power’ DairyBeef 500 Programme farmers are in the midst of mid-season weighing. Not only does this management practice give an excellent indication of how animals have performed since turnout, it also provides valuable information for decision making and planning for the remainder of the year. DairyBeef 500 […]
20 July 2022
‘A spit seals the deal’ in the Teagasc Beef Photo Competition
‘A spit seals the deal’ in the Teagasc Beef Photo Competition Teagasc ran a photo competition in the run up to their National Beef Open Day, BEEF2022 and invited entries from beef farmers all over the country, which depicted what beef farming means to them and what day-to-day life is like on […]
17 July 2022
Lung worm, Hoose, Dictyocaulus viviparous – The Facts
Lung worm, Hoose, Dictyocaulus viviparous – The Facts Lungworm infection is one of the most important respiratory diseases of cattle in Ireland. Outbreaks can be widespread and unpredictable resulting in reduced animal performance and in severe cases animal losses. Martina Harrington, Teagasc Cattle Specialist has detailed advice on Lungworm in cattle As […]
15 July 2022
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