Animals
Autumn Weanling Management
Autumn Weanling Management Type Media Article By Katie O’Toole, Walsh Scholar, Teagasc Galway/Clare Most suckler farms that have spring born calves will be preparing to sell these weanlings in the coming weeks. Currently, it is interesting to note that demand for weanlings has increased with local marts recording €2.50 to €2.80/kg. Therefore […]
29 September 2020
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Discussion with John Trant 2019 Young Grassland Farmer of the Year
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar – Discussion with John Trant 2019 Young Grassland Farmer of the Year Type Event Proceeding On the latest Let’s Talk Dairy webinar host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by John Trant, 2019 Young Grassland Farmer of the Year in order to get an insight into his […]
28 September 2020
Pig Newsletter September 2020
Pig Newsletter September 2020 Type Newsletter Get the latest news from our Pig Development Department Download Publication (PDF) In this issue Rye in growing-finishing pig diets Interpig Figures – 2019 performance Managing supplementary milk in the farrowing room Choosing the best pig, an introduction to selective breeding
23 September 2020
What’s your Suckler Cow Replacement Strategy?
What’s your Suckler Cow Replacement Strategy? Type Media Article Austin Callaghan, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris. All sucker farmers should have a heifer replacement strategy. On farm there are many strategies, some good, some poor and others are non-existent. To improve your herd from year to year there should be a good replacement […]
16 September 2020
Let’s Talk Dairy – Derogation and Farm Management Points to Note
Let’s Talk Dairy – Derogation and Farm Management Points to Note Type Event Proceeding In this Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar, host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist outlines some derogation and farm management points that farmers need to be aware of. View Stuart’s presentation below: Lets Talk Dairy Webinar – 10th September (PDF) View […]
10 September 2020
Teagasc Dairy Research Webinar – Are the next generation herd still performing?
Teagasc Dairy Research Webinar – Are the next generation herd still performing? 0 Type Event Proceeding On the latest Teagasc Dairy Research Webinar which took place on 9th September host Stuart Childs, Teagasc Dairy Specialist was joined by Frank Buckley, Teagasc Research Officer to discuss the lessons from Teagasc’s Next Generation Herd. View […]
9 September 2020
Let’s Talk Dairy – Decisions influencing the end of the breeding season
Let’s Talk Dairy – Decisions influencing the end of the breeding season 0 Type Event Proceeding In this Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar, host Stuart Childs was joined by George Ramsbottom, Teagasc Dairy Specialist to discuss the decisions influencing the end of the breeding season. George’s presentation was followed by a Q&A session with […]
8 September 2020
Let’s Talk Pigs – Supplementary milk in the farrowing room
Let’s Talk Pigs – Supplementary milk in the farrowing room 0 Type Event Proceeding The final webinar in a series of fortnightly webinars aimed at Irish pig producers Download Publication (PDF) On the final webinar in the series of fortnightly webinars aimed at Irish pig producers, host Ciaran Carroll, Head of Teagasc Pigs […]
7 September 2020
Sheep Newsletter – September 2020
Sheep Newsletter – September 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland management Drafting lambs Getting ready for breeding Better Farm Update – Strong grass growth brings its own challenges Research Update – Ensuring good autumn grass growth Virtual Sheep Week Health & Safety – Get winter ready
3 September 2020
Dairy Newsletter – September 2020
Dairy Newsletter – September 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Derogation requirements for 2020 Grassland Farmer of the Year 2020 Post-milking teat disinfection Health & Safety – Get winter ready
3 September 2020