Beef
More than cost to consider when selecting a pre-calving mineral
More than cost to consider when selecting a pre-calving mineral Ensuring suckler cows are adequately supplied with pre-calving minerals is an essential practice in ensuring the birth of vigorous and healthy calves. Sharing key advice on pre-calving mineral feeding strategies as part of the Future Beef webinar titled: ‘A Farmer’s Guide to […]
27 January 2025
CBV driving performance in west Cork
CBV driving performance in west Cork Farming in one of the most scenic parts of the country, James O’Sullivan is using the Commercial Beef Value (CBV) to drive performance from his dairy calf to beef system in west Cork. Having joined the DairyBeef 500 Programme in 2022, James has been quick to […]
25 January 2025
Manage body condition score for better fertility and calving
Manage body condition score for better fertility and calving With spring calving fast approaching, suckler farmers have been reminded of the importance of ensuring their cows are in the optimum body condition score ahead of calving. With spring calving fast approaching, suckler farmers have been reminded of the importance of ensuring their […]
24 January 2025
Preparing for Calving Part 3: Caring for the newborn calf
Preparing for Calving Part 3: Caring for the newborn calf For the final part of the Beef Edge podcast’s special series on preparing for calving, Teagasc vet, John Donlon focuses on caring for the newborn calf. Joining podcast host Catherine Egan, John discusses the importance of colostrum and the 1,2,3 of colostrum. […]
22 January 2025
Accessing CBV – 3 tools every calf buyer needs to be aware of
Accessing CBV – 3 tools every calf buyer needs to be aware of The development of a number of tools by ICBF now means that accessing Commercial Beef Value (CBV) data is now much easier for the purchasers of calves, weanlings or even store cattle. When used to inform purchasing decisions, CBV […]
22 January 2025
Dairy-beef finishing – the key elements to get right
Dairy-beef finishing – the key elements to get right Aisling Claffey, Ruminant Nutrition Specialist at Teagasc, recently explored the key variables dairy-beef producers have to consider when maximising the efficiency of their finishing system. Such factors, she told the ‘Sourcing and Finishing High Quality Dairy Beef Animals’ webinar organised by the Teagasc […]
20 January 2025
Future-proofing a part-time beef enterprise in Tipperary
Future-proofing a part-time beef enterprise in Tipperary Investment in facilities, technology and business partnerships will ensure the future of Michael O’Donnell’s calf-to-beef farm in south Tipperary. Alan Dillon tells us more. Michael O’Donnell farms 48 hectares of good quality land near Clerihan in south Tipperary. The farm is split between 32 hectares […]
19 January 2025
Calving preparations and performance at Ballyhaise
Calving preparations and performance at Ballyhaise Consisting of 35 spring-calving, continental-type suckler cows, Liam McWeeney and Noel Prunty provide an update on the performance of the Ballyhaise suckler herd and outline how they are preparing for the upcoming calving season. The main objective of the suckler enterprise at Ballyhaise Agricultural College is […]
18 January 2025
Nitrogen rate effect – research update
Nitrogen rate effect – research update Edward O’Riordan, MJ Kelly, Sarah Burke and Mark McGee, Teagasc Grange, report on the effect of nitrogen fertiliser application rates on herbage yield and sward white clover content. Grass-white clover swards comprised of perennial ryegrass (Aberchoice, 25kg/ha) and white clover (Aberherald, 5kg/ha) were established in autumn […]
18 January 2025
4 reasons why farmers should use the Commercial Beef Value
4 reasons why farmers should use the Commercial Beef Value The Commercial Beef Value (CBV) is an invaluable tool for cattle producers who want to make informed decisions when purchasing calves or dairy farmers looking to enhance calf sales, Advisor on the DairyBeef 500 Programme, Gordon Peppard tells us more. There are […]
17 January 2025