Animals
Pregnancy Scanning in Sows
Pregnancy Scanning in Sows Type Press Release The first video in a series by the Teagasc Pig Development Department is on “Pregnancy Scanning a Sow” Tomas Ryan farm manager in the Teagasc Pig Research Facility goes through the procedure. The Teagasc Pig Development Department have put together the first skills video on […]
27 March 2020
Some recommendations to protect the health of humans, horses and business from the effects of Covid-19:
Some recommendations to protect the health of humans, horses and business from the effects of Covid-19: Type Press Release Some simple protocols to put in place for the weeks ahead which will hopefully help those managing equine enterprises to navigate this challenging period. Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist Human Health: Take steps […]
27 March 2020
Beef Environment Efficiency Programme-Sucklers (BEEP-S)
Beef Environment Efficiency Programme-Sucklers (BEEP-S) Type Media Article Aidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist Objectives of the Programme: Increase economic and environmental efficiency in the suckler herd through improved performance data collection Enhancement of the National Herd Dataset for genetic evaluations Target the weaning efficiency of suckler cows and calves through the collection […]
27 March 2020
Update your spring rotation planner and GET FERTILISER OUT.
Update your spring rotation planner and GET FERTILISER OUT. Type Media Article BEEF The wet weather of early spring 2020 has disrupted the spring rotation planner. That now needs to be adusted to reflect the circumstances. The application of fertiliser will be critical, see the options. Things are finally looking up in […]
24 March 2020
Pigs Newsletter – March 2020
Pigs Newsletter – March 2020 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: COVID-19 – Pig producer considerations EUPIG Best Practices 2019 –Health management & meat quality Management of male & female finisher pigs
23 March 2020
Second grazing – when to start and how much fertiliser to apply
Second grazing – when to start and how much fertiliser to apply Type Press Release DAIRY: If you’re behind, use the grass on the first grazed paddocks to decide when to start the second round. On most farms, now is an ideal time to apply fertiliser to boost grass growth. Now is […]
23 March 2020
Turnout Turmoil
Turnout Turmoil Type Media Article Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe At the time of writing, we are in the middle of the Covid 19 crisis and very poor weather conditions for people lambing ewes. I hope that both situations will improve in the near future. For now, I have included a […]
20 March 2020
Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme Fact Sheets
Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme Fact Sheets Type Factsheet Improving beef quality with the Dairy Beef IndexWith over 1.1 million beef and dairy-beef calves estimated to become available from the dairy herd in 2021, an area that warrants consideration for both dairy and beef producers alike is the marketability of these […]
19 March 2020
Teagasc GreenAcres Farm Walk – Shane Cranny
Teagasc GreenAcres Farm Walk – Shane Cranny Type Booklet Open day of Shane Cranny, Ullard, Myshall, Co. Carlow | Wednesday, Download Publication (PDF) Open day of Shane Cranny, participant of the Teagasc GreenAcres Calf to Beef Programme. Shane Cranny operates a dairy calf to beef system, alongside a suckler enterprise, on 31.5ha […]
11 March 2020
Today’s Farm March/April 2020
Another edition of Today's Farm brought to you by Teagasc.
6 March 2020