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Maximising Weanling Performance this Winter
Maximising Weanling Performance this Winter John Kilboyle, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare tells us that over the coming weeks weanling’s will start to be housed and the aim is for them to put on 70kg between now and turnout next spring, or 0.6kg of live weight on average per day. This level […]
11 November 2022
One minute with Eduarda Neves – Insects as protein for our future generations
One minute with Eduarda Neves – Insects as protein for our future generations Eduarda Neves, a researcher at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses the use of insects as an alternative protein source. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November. Find out more […]
11 November 2022
The Evidence for a Causal Link Between Disease and Damaging Behavior in Pigs
The Evidence for a Causal Link Between Disease and Damaging Behavior in Pigs Teagasc Researcher, Laura Boyle, and others, tell us more about the link between disease and damaging behavior in pigs. Read the full article here: Boyle et al. 2022, Link disease damaging behaviour (PDF) Background Damaging behaviors (DB) such as tail and […]
11 November 2022
Cow Management now can effect next year’s Breeding Performance
Cow Management now can effect next year’s Breeding Performance With the poor weather of the last few weeks many of our suckler cows are now housed and in many cases weaned. Those that are not weaned if not adequately fed may start to lose condition which we should avoid particularly if they […]
10 November 2022
One minute with Carlos Alvarez – Two birds with one stone: blood-based films, from environmental concern to sustainable solution
One minute with Carlos Alvarez – Two birds with one stone: blood-based films, from environmental concern to sustainable solution Carlos Álvarez-García, a researcher at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses how to address two important environmental issues at once. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event […]
10 November 2022
Teagasc Ballyhaise Students Graduate
Teagasc Ballyhaise Students Graduate Awards and certificates were presented by Minister for Rural and Community Development and Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD to over 80 Level 6 graduates of Teagasc Ballyhaise College, County Cavan. The graduation took place on Thursday, 27th October 2022 and included graduates that studied from September 2021 to […]
10 November 2022
Grass 10 Update November 8th
0 Grass 10 Update November 8th Get grassland advice and information from the Grass 10 team. PastureBase Ireland was not available this week due to an upgrade. Topics this week include reducing the cost of nitrogen fertiliser. This weeks Clover Reporter is William Dennehy from Co. Kerry PastureBase Ireland – Review of Grass […]
9 November 2022
One minute with Elena Alexa – Ensuring food safety in the face of climate change
0 One minute with Elena Alexa – Ensuring food safety in the face of climate change Dr. Elena-Alexandra Alexa, a post-doctoral researcher at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, discusses the effect of climate change on food safety. To hear the full story, come along to our 60 Minute Science event on 15th November. […]
9 November 2022
60 Minute Science – Food Sustainability
0 60 Minute Science – Food Sustainability Join us for 60 Minute Science on Tuesday, November 15, to learn how the foods we produce and eat contribute to our health and impact the environment. This event is part of Science Week 2022 The Festival of Farming and Food which takes place 13 – […]
9 November 2022
Boyne Valley Co Op bursary for students in Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College
0 Boyne Valley Co Op bursary for students in Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College Minister for Rural and Community Development and for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD launched a bursary for students attending Level 5 and Level 6 in Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College, at the recent Presentation of Certificates event held in Cavan. Boyne […]
8 November 2022