Animals
Teagasc Pig Newsletter – December 2023
Teagasc Pig Newsletter – December 2023 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Adding value to pig meat: What is important to consumers? Stunning pigs prior to slaughter – a friend in need is a friend indeed
21 December 2023
Livestock Safety – Understanding Livestock Behaviour
Livestock Safety – Understanding Livestock Behaviour Type Media Article By Serena Gibbons, Education Office, Teagasc Galway/Clare Understanding the behaviour of livestock will facilitate handling, reduce stress, and improve both handler safety and animal welfare. Large animals can seriously injure handlers and/or themselves if they become excited or agitated. The renowned animal behaviourist […]
19 December 2023
Ireland toe to toe with France in the race to 2050
Ireland toe to toe with France in the race to 2050 Type Media Article By Peter Higgins, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The recent National Beef Conference held in Ballinasloe showcased some of the most ground breaking research findings of 2023 including the updates to the Irish suckler beef breeding indexes, low-input, […]
19 December 2023
Time Ewe Got Organised
Time Ewe Got Organised Type Media Article By Nollaig O’Dowd, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare As the year is drawing to a close, we look to the beginning of 2024. One of the first tasks on the agenda of sheep farmers should be the scanning of ewes. For many it’s as greatly […]
19 December 2023
Let’s Talk Equine – Don’t underestimate the basics
Let’s Talk Equine – Don’t underestimate the basics Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine, which took place on Tuesday, 12th December, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by nutritionists Nicole Groyer and Erin Campbell of Connolly’s Red Mills technical team to discuss not underestimating the basics […]
18 December 2023
Sheep Newsletter – December 2023
Sheep Newsletter – December 2023 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: GrasslandStick to your closing plan. March-lambing flocks will need to have 60% of the sheep’s grazing area already closed, with 80% closed by mid December. This leaves the final 20% of the grazing block available, i.e., the areas […]
11 December 2023
Health and Safety Newsletter – December 2023
Health and Safety Newsletter – December 2023 Type Newsletter Calving risk assessment Download Publication (PDF) In this edition: Planning prevents accidentsAccidents relating to livestock on farms are not inevitable and can be prevented through careful planning and task organisation during the busy times of the farming year. Livestock-related incidents account for 25% […]
11 December 2023
Dairy Newsletter – December 2023
Dairy Newsletter – December 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top five tips for December Feed your best quality silage to weanling heifers. Heifers need 73+ DMD plus 1kg high quality concentrate to meet growth targets. If silage is lower quality, 2kg+ concentrate is needed. This year has […]
8 December 2023
Beef Newsletter – December 2023
Beef Newsletter – December 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Check BCS of spring calversNow is the time to body condition score (BCS) your spring-calving cows and correct any issues. The old adage that cows should be fit not fat is critical to ensure a successful calving season. […]
8 December 2023
Recuperation for yourself and your cows during the Dry Cow Period
Recuperation for yourself and your cows during the Dry Cow Period 0 Type Media Article By Tom Murphy, B&T Dairy Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare It’s been a long and challenging year on the dairy farm. Compact calving spring dairy herds are in the process of drying, and on some farms the milking machine has […]
8 December 2023