Animals
Dairy Newsletter – November 2021
Dairy Newsletter – November 2021 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Be sure to leave enough grass for spring At this time of year, it is tempting to ‘steal’ a few days of extra grazing if the weather is good. It seems to shorten the winter after all. However, the most important principle now […]
1 November 2021
Beef Newsletter – November 2021
Beef Newsletter – November 2021 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Know your silage quality and save moneyQuality silage is the cornerstone of good animal performance and profitability in all beef systems. The higher the dry matter digestibility (DMD) of a silage, the less concentrate is required to achieve […]
1 November 2021
Sheep Newsletter – November 2021
Sheep Newsletter – November 2021 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementThe high rainfall in September and into October made proper grazing out of paddocks more challenging. The aim for November is to continue to graze out to a cover of 3.5-4.0cm, clean off pastures well and allow […]
1 November 2021
Getting Ready for Winter Housing
Getting Ready for Winter Housing Type Media Article By Aoife Forde, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare A fine autumn has resulted in increased grass growth and good grazing conditions on farms. However, with the recent change in weather the focus has now turned to housing for the upcoming winter months. Here are […]
29 October 2021
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Selective Dry Cow Therapy
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Selective Dry Cow Therapy Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on 21st October, James Dunne, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by vet Willie Buckley and Finola McCoy from Animal Health Ireland (AHI) to discuss selective dry cow therapy. Willie Buckley […]
29 October 2021
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Getting prepared for dry off
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Getting prepared for dry off Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy, which took place on Thursday, 28th October, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Don Crowley, Teagasc Milk Quality Specialist to discuss getting prepared for dry off. Don gives an overview […]
29 October 2021
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Winter housing
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Winter housing Type Event Proceeding On this episode of Let’s Talk Dairy which took place on Thursday, 14 October, Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist discusses winter housing. Stuart discusses appropriate winter housing facilities and how they can prevent incidence of mastitis, while also ensuring a successful dry […]
26 October 2021
Do you know the carbon footprint for your farm? – Webinar
Do you know the carbon footprint for your farm? – Webinar Type Event Proceeding An interactive informative online webinar to guide you through using the carbon footprint figure to make decisions on reducing emissions on your farm. The webinar was held by Seamus Kearney, Teagasc Signpost, Dr. Eleanor Murphy, Bord Bia and […]
21 October 2021
Cathal Moran’s Teagasc/Glanbia Open Source Future Farm Walk
Cathal Moran’s Teagasc/Glanbia Open Source Future Farm Walk Type Event Proceeding A farm walk with Cathal Moran, farmer participant in the Teagasc Glanbia Future Farm Programme took place on Friday, 1 October on his farm in Skeoughvasteen, Co. Kilkenny. Download Publication (PDF) Cathal is a farmer participant in the Teagasc/Glanbia Future […]
15 October 2021
Successfully Breeding Ewe Lambs
Successfully Breeding Ewe Lambs Type Media Article Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe The average replacement rate in a breeding flock is 22% or an average of five lambings per ewe. The current cost of replacements to the breeding flock is 25% of the value of each lamb sold per ewe during […]
14 October 2021