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Fergal Maguire’s advice for milk replacer feeding
Fergal Maguire’s advice for milk replacer feeding Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Fergal Maguire discusses key tips around milk replacer to maximise performance on this week’s Beef Edge podcast. Fergal explains the pros and cons around skim-based or whey-based milk replacer, before outlining the concentration of replacer and its components. Temperature of milk […]
26 February 2025
Minimising disease in the lambing shed
Minimising disease in the lambing shed Lambing has begun or is about to begin for mid-season flocks. Nollaig O’Dowd gives her top tips to keep ewes and lambs healthy during this critical time. Good hygiene in the lambing shed is key to preventing disease and infection, ensuring strong survival rates. Weather conditions […]
26 February 2025
Preparing for a successful calving season – Michael Biggins’ approach
Preparing for a successful calving season – Michael Biggins’ approach Michael and Niall Biggins, a father and son team from Glencorrib, Co. Mayo, have left no stone unturned in their preparations for the spring calving season ahead. Participants in the Teagasc Future Beef Programme and carrying a herd of ~70 suckler cows, […]
25 February 2025
DairyBeef 500 tips on calf sourcing
DairyBeef 500 tips on calf sourcing Close to 400,000 calves will move between dairy and beef farms over the next few months. DairyBeef 500 Advisor, Tommy Cox shares insights from the demonstration farms as to how they are sourcing calves that will perform on their systems. With 15 farmers enrolled in the […]
25 February 2025
Key tips during lambing
Key tips during lambing Farmers can significantly enhance lamb survival and overall flock health this lambing season by prioritising colostrum intake, maintaining rigorous hygiene and proactive management, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Ciaran Lynch tells us more. Maintaining hygiene for lamb survival A clean lambing environment is crucial in preventing diseases such as watery […]
25 February 2025
Farmers underutilising RVL testing to diagnose abortion causes
Farmers underutilising RVL testing to diagnose abortion causes Treat every abortion in your ewe flock as the start of an abortion storm. That was a key message delivered by Teagasc Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, Michael Gottstein when appearing on a recent Let’s Talk Sheep Webinar. The webinar, available to view below […]
25 February 2025
Industrial Hemp Conference sets stage for potential growth in Irish agriculture
Industrial Hemp Conference sets stage for potential growth in Irish agriculture Teagasc and Textiles Composites International will host the Industrial Hemp Conference at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin. The event is drawing attention to the promising role of industrial hemp in sustainable development, while also highlighting the need for strategic […]
25 February 2025
Places available in Best Practice in Milking Course
Places available in Best Practice in Milking Course Are you looking to improve your milking skills this year? Then the Best Practice in Milking Course may be of interest to you. Taking place in four locations, with the first commencing on April 16, this course allows participants to develop their skills as […]
24 February 2025
Getting the most from milk recording
Getting the most from milk recording Shane Leane, Technical Sales Manager with Progressive Genetics, joins James Dunne on this week’s Dairy Edge to discuss the importance of milk recording. He also outlines how to ensure efficiency and accuracy throughout the process. Plus, Shane discusses how to use to data to maximise the […]
24 February 2025
Controlling thermoduric counts this spring
Controlling thermoduric counts this spring Dairy Specialist at Teagasc, Mark Treacy shares tips on controlling thermoduric counts this spring, focusing on the importance of cow hygiene and plant and bulk tank cleaning routines. Thermoduric bacteria naturally occur in the cow’s environment, such as in soil, faeces, feed and bedding. Milk contaminated with […]
24 February 2025