DairyBeef 500 Farm Walk – Peter O’Hanrahan

Join us on Thursday, 4^th September at 6pm for a DairyBeef 500 Farm Walk on the farm of Peter O’Hanrahan, Kiljames, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, R95 N25H.

On the evening, all aspects of the O’Hanrahan’s dairy calf to beef system will be on full display.

Event outline

The introduction stand, will outline Peter’s calf to beef system where all physical and financial performance details will be discussed. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the spring 2025 calves grazing in the adjoining field and get a run down on the rearing and management of these calves following turnout to grass earlier in the summer.

Stand two will outline how Peter aims to maximise grass production on his farm. Topics addressed here will look at his grazing infrastructure, paddock layout and how grazing at the correct grass covers allows for maximum animal performance. Yearling animals will be on display here.

Stop three on the night will be in the farmyard, where a factory procurement manager will handle steers and demonstrate what are the key areas of note when selecting animals for slaughter. Also, all in attendance will see the handling unit facility where the O’Hanrahan’s can easily handle large groups of cattle safely and labour efficiently.

The final stand on the night will take place in the recently built finishing shed. The nutrition requirements and finishing diets of the finishing steers will be discussed along with information on the animal health program for the winter period.

Attendees will have an opportunity to see a well-functioning farmyard in operation, where a recently constructed double silage pit and purpose built calf shed will be on view.

Teagasc advisors, specialists and DairyBeef 500 stakeholders will be available on the night for interactive discussion and to answer all questions that arise. There will be a lot of valuable information and experiences to be shared on the night and anyone with an interest in dairy calf to beef system should feel free to attend. We look forward to welcoming you on the night.

This event is free to attend and there is no registration required.