Beef
6 steps to good navel care in calves
6 steps to good navel care in calves The Teagasc Future Beef team have complied six steps for good navel care in calves. By following these steps, you can significantly reduce the incidence of navel ill in calves, ensuring healthier livestock and a more successful calving season. While in the womb, the […]
10 February 2025
Listen: The rules and regulations of Nitrates
0 Listen: The rules and regulations of Nitrates As thoughts on farms move to fertiliser application, Teagasc Environment Specialist, Tim Hyde joins Catherine Egan on the Beef Edge podcast for the first of a two-part podcast on the rules and regulations surrounding nitrates. Tim reminds listeners of the open period for chemical fertiliser, farm yard […]
5 February 2025
Scour – limiting its impact
0 Scour – limiting its impact A costly disease when occurring at farm level, Manager of the Future Beef Programme at Teagasc, Martina Harrington takes a look at some of the steps farmers can take to reduce the impact of scour this calving season. Scour and gut infections are the leading cause of […]
5 February 2025
Practical tips for the calf buyer
0 Practical tips for the calf buyer Sourcing healthy, well-bred calves is a cornerstone of a successful calf to beef enterprise, writes Tommy Cox, DairyBeef 500 Advisor, who highlights why careful planning can go a long way in keeping your herd healthy, boosting productivity and improving profits. In the coming weeks and months […]
5 February 2025
Utilising the CBV to purchase your 2025 Dairy-Beef Calves
0 Utilising the CBV to purchase your 2025 Dairy-Beef Calves As the agricultural industry continues to evolve, the use of new technologies is crucial for beef farmers looking to increase profitability on farm. Niall Mullin explores how you can leverage the CBV to make informed purchases of your 2025 dairy-beef calves. While 2024 […]
3 February 2025
Benefits and use of the new Mart Tracker
Benefits and use of the new Mart Tracker Chris Daly from ICBF joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss the new Mart Tracker and the Commercial Beef Value (CBV). Chris outlines the benefit of the Mart Tracker and the impact that it will have for farmers. He also […]
31 January 2025
Can anything more be paid for dairy-beef calves this year?
Can anything more be paid for dairy-beef calves this year? With beef prices around €6/kg as we head into spring 2025, one question on both dairy farmers’ and calf purchasers’ minds is what price will calves be? DairyBeef 500 Manager, Alan Dillon looks at some of the key variables in play. Certainly, […]
29 January 2025
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