Animals
Sheep Newsletter – November 2023
Sheep Newsletter – November 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementThe aim for November is to continue to clean off pastures to a cover of 3.5-4.0cm. This allows light to get to base of the grass plant, thus encouraging tillering and ensuring high-quality spring pastures. In particular, […]
6 November 2023
Dairy Newsletter – November 2023
Dairy Newsletter – November 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Top five tips for September Good hygiene when drying off cows, and clean cubicle beds, after drying are crucial. Give thin cows an extra three to four weeks dry to recover condition before calving next spring. Test your […]
6 November 2023
Beef Newsletter – November 2023
Beef Newsletter – November 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Teagasc National Beef ConferenceThe Teagasc National Beef Conference will take place this year on Tuesday, November 21 in the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. The theme for this year’s Conference is “Improving our Beef Sector’s Green Credentials”. […]
6 November 2023
‘Winter Herd Management’ Online Event
‘Winter Herd Management’ Online Event Type Event Proceeding A DairyBeef 500 ‘Winter Herd Management’ online event took place on Thursday, 26 October, in association with AgriLand. The webinar was chaired by Briefne O’Brien, Technical Beef Specialist, AgriLand and featured Alan Dillon, Teagasc DairyBeef 500 Programme Manager; Cara Sheridan, MSD Animal Health Ireland […]
31 October 2023
Teagasc Pig Newsletter – October 2023
Teagasc Pig Newsletter – October 2023 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Ammonia emissions from pig production Phasing out cages in the EU Livestock sector? EU-wide impact assessment commissioned by Copa-Cogeca
27 October 2023
Preparation for the Winter Months
Preparation for the Winter Months Type Media Article By Ciara Collins, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc, Galway/Clare Due to the weather, many farmers have already had to house some livestock, so it is important to keep a close eye on the supply of fodder. Teagasc has revised the nationwide fodder study for drystock […]
27 October 2023
Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference 2023
Teagasc Pig Farmers’ Conference 2023 Type Event Proceeding Conference Proceedings Download Publication (PDF) The conference took place in person on Tuesday, 17 October in the Kilmore Hotel, Cavan and on Wednesday, 18 October in the Horse & Jockey Hotel, Co. Tipperary. Presentations Feeding for Extra Profit (PDF) How companies are dealing with the […]
17 October 2023
Better Management of Replacements Improves Overall Flock Performance
Better Management of Replacements Improves Overall Flock Performance Type Media Article Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport A lot of the focus and attention on sheep farms at present is on getting lambs finished or away to sales and forming up the flock for another breeding season. This is very important, as […]
17 October 2023
Let’s Talk Equine – Embracing opportunities, advanced breeding technologies, and partnerships
Let’s Talk Equine – Embracing opportunities, advanced breeding technologies, and partnerships Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Equine which took place on Tuesday, 10 October, host Wendy Conlon, Teagasc Equine Specialist was joined by John Carey of Baskin Sport Horses to discuss ‘embracing opportunities, advanced breeding technologies, and partnerships’. […]
13 October 2023
Beef Newsletter – October 2023
Beef Newsletter – October 2023 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: What’s your grazing management plan?Your grazing management plan in October will determine how much grass you will have on your farm next February and March. Farms that are targeting to turn at least some stock out between Valentine’s […]
9 October 2023