Articles
Promising results from Ireland’s first large scale measurement of methane emissions in beef cattle
0 Promising results from Ireland’s first large scale measurement of methane emissions in beef cattle Novel research led by Teagasc, in collaboration with colleagues at University College Dublin (UCD) and the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), are making strides towards identifying, and ultimately, breeding for low methane emitting beef cattle to improve environmental […]
2 December 2021
National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: Slurry additives benefits
0 National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: Slurry additives benefits All this week Teagasc Specialists answer the unanswered questions from the Virtual Dairy Conference on the Dairy Daily. Today’s question is about Slurry additives and whether they are beneficial at making slurry agitation easier and at increasing nutrient supply to grassland. With the large […]
2 December 2021
National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: potential of multi-species swards
0 National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: potential of multi-species swards On the day at the Virtual Dairy Conference Teagasc Specialists were not in a position to answer all questions asked due to the sheer volume of questions. All this week they attempt to answer some of those questions on the Dairy Daily. Today’s […]
1 December 2021
A day in the life: Andrea Uccello, Teagasc Researcher
0 A day in the life: Andrea Uccello, Teagasc Researcher Andrea Uccello is from Italy and he began working for Teagasc in July 2021. A Day in the Life… video tells how he studied Forest Science in Florence (Italy), embarked on his research journey and went on to work in the mushroom industry. […]
1 December 2021
GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme Farmer Focus – Bernard Bugler
GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme Farmer Focus – Bernard Bugler Bernard Bugler is a GLAS 3 Participant from Co. Clare who availed of the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme for repairs to an old stone Building situated in the farmyard. The building was thought to be over 150 years old. Martina […]
30 November 2021
National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: Sexed semen – synchronisation or natural heat?
National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: Sexed semen – synchronisation or natural heat? With the opening of the sexed semen laboratory at Moorepark, the use of the technology is likely to increase substantially in the 2022 breeding season. One unanswered question at the Virtual Dairy Conference concerned whether or not synchronisation was essential […]
30 November 2021
What maps tell us about how we live, work and travel
What maps tell us about how we live, work and travel Complex patterns in geographic data and maps can tell us much about our lives today and in the future. This article “What maps tell us about how we live, work and travel” by Jesko Zimmermann, David Meredith and Rob O’Hara, Teagasc, […]
30 November 2021
National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: 6-week calving rate
National Dairy Conference Questions Answered: 6-week calving rate On the day at the Virtual Dairy Conference Teagasc Specialists were not in a position to answer all of the questions asked due to the sheer volume of questions. Instead over the coming days they will attempt to answer some of those questions on […]
29 November 2021
Optimizing vaccination strategy
Optimizing vaccination strategy Niamh Field Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, dicusses Optimizing vaccination strategy. She covers the role of vaccines, deciding on a vaccination programme for Infectious diseases and the practical considerations as part of the Teagasc Virtual Dairy Conference Summary Vaccines should be used as part of […]
28 November 2021
Milking interval relationship with PM finish time
Milking interval relationship with PM finish time A long milking interval is a driver of late PM finish time and long working days. Martina Gormley Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research & Innovation Centre, Athenry and Noirin McHugh Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research & Innovation Centre, Moorepark examine milking interval implications for farmers […]
27 November 2021