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The common causes of scour and when do they occur
The common causes of scour and when do they occur Scour represents a significant health challenge to suckler calves. Caused by a wide array of bugs or viruses, understanding when the disease is likely to occur can aid in identifying the cause, Future Beef Programme Manager, Martina Harrington tells us more. At […]
18 March 2025
Crops and Technology Open Day planned for June
Crops and Technology Open Day planned for June A major Crops and Technology open day is planned for Wednesday, 25th June at the Teagasc Crops Research centre in Oak Park, Carlow. The event will cover the latest research on all the main tillage crops and horticultural field crops. It will also include […]
18 March 2025
Survey to explore wellbeing in Irish farm families
Survey to explore wellbeing in Irish farm families The FarmFaMHealth team at Dublin City University (DCU), in collaboration with Teagasc, is conducting a survey to investigate the mental wellbeing of Irish farm families. The research, titled: ‘Mental Health Help-seeking in Irish Farm Families’, aims to gain a deeper understanding of the mental […]
18 March 2025
5 ways viruses can help plants
5 ways viruses can help plants Like all other types of microbes, viruses have the potential to be neutral or even beneficial to their host. As part of a recent RTÉ Brainstorm Article, Marta Niedzicka identified 5 ways viruses can help plants. When we hear the word ‘virus’, we typically think ‘disease’. […]
18 March 2025
5 things to consider when deciding on installing a robot
5 things to consider when deciding on installing a robot As labour is in short supply, interest in robotic milking has increased over recent years. Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Patrick Gowing shares 5 things you should consider when looking at robotic milking. Most farmers will now consider the option of robotic milking […]
17 March 2025
Choosing the right cows for breeding
Choosing the right cows for breeding Much time and effort is put into choosing the AI bull each year and rightly so; however, are you putting as much effort into choosing the right cows to breed from? Ultimately, the bull is only half the story, and choosing the right cows is also […]
16 March 2025
Grazing update from Dara Killeen, Co. Galway
Grazing update from Dara Killeen, Co. Galway For this week’s Grass10 grazing management update, and with the great grazing conditions, Joseph Dunphy discusses reviewing grazing progress throughout March and he has a grazing update from Dara Killeen, Co. Galway. Listen in below: For more tips and advice, see this week’s Grass10 newsletter […]
16 March 2025
Key management strategies for reducing respiratory disease on dairy-beef farms
Key management strategies for reducing respiratory disease on dairy-beef farms Bovine respiratory disease (BRD), also known as pneumonia, is one of the most prevalent diseases of dairy-beef calves, and is caused by a range of bacteria and viruses. It is the most common cause of calf mortality pre-weaning, and remains a consistent […]
15 March 2025
A teaser bull’s role in maximising breeding success
A teaser bull’s role in maximising breeding success Teaser bulls can help improve heat detection, shorten calving intervals, and boost breeding efficiency. These infertile but sexually active bulls help identify cows in oestrus, leading to better AI timing and a more compact calving season. Some of the key benefits of using a […]
15 March 2025
‘A farmers’ guide to suckler breeding’ focus of upcoming webinar series
‘A farmers’ guide to suckler breeding’ focus of upcoming webinar series The Future Beef team is hosting a series of webinars this March and April, which will focus on a farmers’ guide to suckler breeding. Over the course of the three night webinar series, topics such as pre-breeding essentials, breeding the ideal […]
14 March 2025