Articles
Hygiene of the utmost importance when cows are indoors
Hygiene of the utmost importance when cows are indoors Mastitis in cows is almost always caused by bacteria that have gained access to the udder through the teat canal. During the dry period, bacteria can only enter the udder from the environment. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist tells us more about the […]
16 November 2020
Increasing grass yield by draining land in the right areas and right way
Increasing grass yield by draining land in the right areas and right way The decision to drain a particular field or area of the farm will incur substantial capital investment. It should, therefore, be based on the potential return on the investment. What are the benefits of improved drainage to a grassland […]
13 November 2020
A Day in the Life – Sustainable Diets
A Day in the Life – Sustainable Diets Dr. Sinéad MCCarthy Nutritionist Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown discusses the impact of the foods we produce and eat on our health and planet and suggests ways we can be more sustainable with our food choices The foods we produce and eat have received […]
13 November 2020
A day in the life – Food in the Future: 3D printing
A day in the life – Food in the Future: 3D printing For Science Week, Teagasc Walsh Scholar Ricardo Uribe Alvarez introduces his project on 3D Dairy. In Teagasc Moorepark, we’re looking at using dairy ingredients to make 3D printed dairy snacks. 3D printing is a process of building solid objects layer […]
12 November 2020
A day in the life – Food Structure: What’s beneath the surface?
A day in the life – Food Structure: What’s beneath the surface? For Science Week, Deirdre Kennedy from the National Food Imaging Centre, Teagasc Moorepark, introduces Food Structure: What’s beneath the surface? At the National Food Imaging Centre, we study food structure using state-of-the-art microscopes, high speed cameras even virtual reality. All […]
12 November 2020
The complicated story of fluke
0 The complicated story of fluke Animals develop immunity to lungworms and gut worms, but do not develop immunity to fluke so they always need to be considered when housing all classes of cattle. Martina Harrington, Teagasc Cattle Specialist & Dr. Orla Keane, Teagasc Researcher have more information on fluke and how to […]
4 November 2020
Biosecurity & Energy Use followed by Farm Visit to Eugene & Ciarán Sheehan pig farm in Co. Cork – Virtual Pig Week
Biosecurity & Energy Use followed by Farm Visit to Eugene & Ciarán Sheehan pig farm in Co. Cork – Virtual Pig Week On day three of Virtual Pig Week, which took place on Thursday 22nd October, featured a virtual farm visit to Eugene Sheehan and his son Ciaráns progressive pig farm in […]
29 October 2020
Considering Selective Dry Cow Therapy
Considering Selective Dry Cow Therapy We have all heard about the new legislation that will be in place in January 2022. This has been brought about because of the increase in resistance to antibiotics of bacteria that cause illness in humans. George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist has more information on SDCT. Critically […]
20 October 2020
How sustainable is the food we eat in Ireland?
How sustainable is the food we eat in Ireland? Are you Culturally Sustainable, Nutritionally Sustainable or Unsustainable when it comes to your diet? Dr Sinéad McCarthy, Teagasc gives more information on how our food choices have the potential not only to substantially influence our health, but impact on the environment we live […]
17 October 2020
Mushroom Production
0 Mushroom Production There are many edible mushroom species that can be grown commercially, but in Ireland the white button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is almost exclusively grown. Production in Ireland is fairly steady at around 68,000 tonnes per year, 80% of which is exported to the UK. The Irish mushroom industry There are […]
4 October 2020