Animals
TResearch Spring 2021
TResearch Spring 2021 Type Magazine Grass Roots: 70 Years of Grassland Research Download Publication (PDF) Articles Pasture-based dairy systems in temperate lowlands (PDF) 70 years of grassland research in Ireland (PDF) Teagasc’s current grassland research programme (PDF) Grassland research – where to from here? (PDF) Milk fractions to improve pig health (PDF) Understanding the genetics behind mushroom […]
30 March 2021
Pig Newsletter – March 2021
Pig Newsletter – March 2021 Type Newsletter Get the latest news from our Pig Development Department Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Optimising creep feeding Mixed up about mixing Rectal Prolapse – Causes and Cures
25 March 2021
Breeding Webinar with Francis Nolan
Breeding Webinar with Francis Nolan Type Event Proceeding Planning a Successful Breeding Season with Teagasc/Glanbia Future Farmer Francis Nolan On Thursday, 25 March a Breeding Webinar took place with Teagasc/Glanbia Future Farmer Francis Nolan, Co. Kilkenny. Francis was joined by Richie O’Brien, Teagasc; George Ramsbottom, Teagasc and Joris Somers, Glanbia to discuss […]
25 March 2021
Thoughts Turn to Breeding
Thoughts Turn to Breeding Type Media Article By John Greaney, Teagasc/Aurivo Joint Programme Dairy Adviser As the calving season begins to quieten down on many farms across the country, focus now turns to getting prepared for breeding. Management of the herd in the upcoming weeks prior to breeding ultimately has a detrimental […]
23 March 2021
Let’s Talk Dairy – Grass10 Update
Let’s Talk Dairy – Grass10 Update Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Let’s Talk Dairy webinar series, Stuart Childs is accompanied by Joseph Dunphy, Teagasc Grass10 to give an insight into how things are going in relation to the grass. Also, the common pitfall or the risks people are facing […]
22 March 2021
Let’s Talk Dairy – Munster Bovine health screening
Let’s Talk Dairy – Munster Bovine health screening Type Event Proceeding In this episode of the Let’s Talk Dairy webinar series, Stuart Childs is joined by Dennis Howard who is a Veterinary Surgeon with Munster Bovine. The topic discussed in this webinar is bulk milk health screening and its commonality in certain […]
16 March 2021
Contract Calf and Weanling Rearing Agreement
Contract Calf and Weanling Rearing Agreement Type Booklet Contract Calf and Weanling Rearing Agreement (Minimum>10 days of age to agreed end date) – This agreement covers two different rearing periods: 1. Calf arrival (greater than 10 days) to weaning; & 2. Weaning to an agreed end date). Final Version – 12.03.2021. Download […]
12 March 2021
Contract Calf Rearing Agreement
Contract Calf Rearing Agreement Type Booklet Specimen Agreement for Contract Calf Rearing (Minimum >10 days of age to weaning) – Final Version 12.03.2021. Download Publication (PDF) Guide to this Specimen Agreement This specimen document provides that a Contract Rearer agrees with the Animal Owner to rear the calves on lands and facilities […]
12 March 2021
Perspectives on carcass pricing for the Irish beef sector
Perspectives on carcass pricing for the Irish beef sector Type Event Proceeding Presentation by Paul Crosson and Laurence Shalloo, Teagasc at a Beef TaskForce meeting which took place on Tuesday, 9th March 2021. Download Publication (PDF) Presentation outline Review of current pricing model Review of meat processing technologies Overview of ‘cuts-based’ pricing […]
11 March 2021
Pig Newsletter – February 2021
Pig Newsletter – February 2021 Type Newsletter Get the latest news from our Pig Development Department Download Publication (PDF) In this issue: Alternative Environmental Enrichment Sources Some Frequently Asked Questions!
11 March 2021