Animals
Using a creep gate to creep graze lambs
Using a creep gate to creep graze lambs Type Media Article Creep grazing is extremely useful when grass supplies are tight & during dry spells. Hugh Rooney, Teagasc Drystock Advisor highlights the advantages of creep grazing & explains how to set up creep grazing for lambs. Creep Grazing lambs allows lambs access […]
16 June 2020
Finishing lambs from grass only
Finishing lambs from grass only Type Media Article One of the biggest challenges for sheep farmers is to finish lambs as quickly as possible from grass. Edward Egan, Teagasc Drystock Advisor in Meath gives some advice and information. A key marker for an early to mid-March lambing flock is how many lambs […]
16 June 2020
Diagnose before you Dose
Diagnose before you Dose Type Media Article Resistance to dosing products is of increasing concern. It is therefore incumbent on farmers to ensure that they are using the right product at the right rate at the right time. Dairy specialist Stuart Childs has some useful advice Animals have in the past been […]
15 June 2020
Irish Pig Production – Infographic
Irish Pig Production – Infographic Type Media Article Infographic outlining the performance and population of pigs, the economy and export values for pigs and a profile of the average pig. Download Publication (PDF)
12 June 2020
Let’s Talk Equine Webinar – A rider’s perspective on eventing
Let’s Talk Equine Webinar – A rider’s perspective on eventing Type Event Proceeding The second webinar in the Let’s Talk Equine series took place on Tuesday 9th June 2020 Teagasc Equine Specialist, Wendy Conlon was joined by Sam Watson, Ballybolger Stud and Camilla Speirs, Kildare for the second webinar in our Let’s […]
11 June 2020
LIFE BEEF CARBON: Climate Smart Beef Production
LIFE BEEF CARBON: Climate Smart Beef Production Type Media Article The LIFE BEEF CARBON project aims to cut beef’s carbon footprint at low cost with minimal impact on soil health, water quality, air quality and biodiversity. Researchers Jonathan Herron and Donal O’Brien have some more information on the project Beef production is […]
11 June 2020
Pig Research Update – SOWWEANWEL
Pig Research Update – SOWWEANWEL Type Media Article This project is a collaboration between Teagasc & the Institute of Genetics & Animal Biotechnology, Poland. It investigates the risk factors for chronic stress in gestating sows. Martyna Lagoda, PhD Candidate working on the SOWWEANWEL project tells us more. Download Publication (PDF) Effects of […]
11 June 2020
Lets Talk Dairy Webinar – Sustainable Dairy Farming
Lets Talk Dairy Webinar – Sustainable Dairy Farming Type Event Proceeding Sustainable Dairy Farming with the Teagasc/Glanbia Future Farmers Tom & David Fennelly The planned farm walk on the farm of Tom & David Fennelly, Teagasc/Glanbia Future Farm participants couldn’t take place due to Covid19 restrictions. However, instead they participated in a […]
11 June 2020
Supplementing lambs with minerals post weaning
Supplementing lambs with minerals post weaning 0 Type Media Article Over 55% of Irish sheep farmers supplement their lambs with minerals post weaning. Research has shown that cobalt and selenium are the main trace elements of concern. Athenry researcher Dr Tim Keady gives some advice. A high level of lamb performance is readily […]
9 June 2020
Dairy Newsletter – June 2020
Dairy Newsletter – June 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Enjoyable and easier dairy farming Summer scour syndrome in calves Monitor your grass supply during June Staying up to date with Teagasc Five steps to managing cash flow through 2020 Health & Safety – Farm deaths rise
8 June 2020