Beef
Understanding the genetic basis of fertility and semen quality in bulls
Understanding the genetic basis of fertility and semen quality in bulls Type Media Article In seasonal production systems, demand for semen from young genetically elite bulls often exceeds supply. As part of a large Science Foundation Ireland funded project researchers are examining the role of both early life nutrition and genetics in […]
10 July 2020
Nutritional composition and human health implications of grass-fed beef
Nutritional composition and human health implications of grass-fed beef Type Media Article Ireland’s climate has encouraged the development of “grass-fed” as a point of difference for Irish beef in high-value markets in Europe and beyond. A study at Teagasc Grange asked: what is the comparative nutritional composition of Irish beef which is […]
10 July 2020
Understanding how targeted early life nutrition can advance the availability of high quality semen from genetically elite young bulls
Understanding how targeted early life nutrition can advance the availability of high quality semen from genetically elite young bulls Type Media Article The bull has a huge influence on the rate of genetic progress in cattle, particularly when used through artificial insemination. Novel research currently being conducted at Teagasc Grange is focused […]
10 July 2020
Laying the foundation for Ireland’s methane mitigation strategies
Laying the foundation for Ireland’s methane mitigation strategies Type Media Article Ruminant livestock directly contribute an estimated 60% of Irish agriculture’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the production of methane. As part of the EU funded projects RumenPredict and MASTER, members of Teagasc, UCD and ICBF are partnered in an effort to […]
10 July 2020
The impact of housing characteristics (space allowance, floor type) on welfare and performance of beef cattle
The impact of housing characteristics (space allowance, floor type) on welfare and performance of beef cattle Type Media Article The critical issues pertaining to welfare of housed beef cattle identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission include, space allowance and flooring. Find out more about research being […]
10 July 2020
Grass-forage and concentrate beef: production and quality attributes
Grass-forage and concentrate beef: production and quality attributes Type Media Article Grass-based production systems offer an economic advantage for Irish beef farms. There is renewed interest in 100 % grass-fed beef, which is perceived as being more ‘sustainable’ by consumers. However, there is little research information on rearing and finishing progeny from […]
10 July 2020
BovINE
BovINE Type Media Article BovINE (Beef Innovation Network Europe) has been established across 10 EU member states to focus solely on the needs of the 255,000 farmers that constitute the EU bovine meat sector. Coordinated by Teagasc (IE), BovINE is built around a multi-actor approach, requiring focused cooperation between researchers, advisors, farmers […]
10 July 2020
Developing more sustainable beef finishing strategies through improved nutrition and growth of animals
Developing more sustainable beef finishing strategies through improved nutrition and growth of animals Type Media Article Economic sustainability of beef farming needs to be improved, while simultaneously its environmental footprint needs to be reduced. The efficiency of converting feed into meat protein in a cost-effective sustainable manner requires new understanding of the […]
10 July 2020
Genomic selection for compensatory growth in beef cattle
Genomic selection for compensatory growth in beef cattle Type Media Article In beef production systems, feed accounts for up to 80% of the total direct costs incurred by farmers. There is an opportunity to genomically select cattle with an enhanced compensatory growth potential. Studies from Teagasc have shown that a target average […]
10 July 2020
Scanning Cows
Scanning Cows Type Media Article By Charlie Devaney, Beef Advisor, Teagasc Castlerea There is a theory that suckler cows are bad for the environment and that they are not profitable. But I would argue that in general they are reared on the poorest farms with the heaviest soils that are not really […]
10 July 2020