Decisions around ending the breeding season
The primary reason for shortening the breeding season is to tighten up the following calving season. This is to increase profitability and simplify work load during the coming year. Herds with a very spread out calving pattern generally can’t afford not to milk over the coming winter. Such patterns are higher cost and lower profit systems of milk production. Dairy specialists George Ramsbottom and Joe Patton in a series of videos have information on the economics and advice on the steps to take to correct the calving pattern.
- Date
- 14 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Cobalt Supplementation in Sheep
Cobalt is an important mineral thats required by sheep and is used by the bugs in the rumen to metabolize vitamin B12 which is important for lamb thrive. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep with Teagasc runs through best practice for supplementing with cobalt
- Date
- 14 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Let’s Talk Pigs Webinar- Biosecurity – the first step to excellent health and performance
The second in a series of webinars aimed at Irish pig producers, which took place last Friday 10th July
- Date
- 14 July 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
The Hill Sheep Sector in Ireland
The Irish Hill Sheep sector plays an important role in the economic health of rural economies and the maintenance of the natural landscape in many of Ireland’s most scenic areas. Hill sheep are a very hardy and resilient breed and are hugely responsive to improved nutrition. Michael G. Diskin and Frank Campion, Teagasc Athenry tell us more.
- Date
- 13 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Tillage Update- Be Harvest Ready
Harvest is the busiest time of year for tillage farmers but also poses the greatest health and safety risk. In this Tillage update, advice is given on carrying out maintenance on all machinery prior to harvesting and ensuring safe work practices are carried out on the farm. The update also looks at the potato crop and the blight that the crop is susceptible to.
- Date
- 13 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Let’s Talk Dairy Webinar- Anthelmintic resistance in gut worms of cattle
On the latest Let's Talk Dairy Webinar, host Stuart Childs was joined by Dr. Orla Keane, Teagasc researcher to discuss. Anthelmintic resistance in gut worms of cattle.
- Date
- 13 July 2020
- Type
- Event Proceeding
Nutrient Recovery Cycle – Infographic
This infographic outlines the nutrient recovery cycle which can improve the efficient use of resources in pig production. By using pig manure as a fertiliser to grow crops which will in turn be used in making pig feed, a circular economy is created.
- Date
- 10 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
BEAM Scheme Requirements – Don’t get penalised!!
Patricia Lynch, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport
- Date
- 10 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Farmers Help to Improve Water Quality
By Ivan Kelly, ASSAP Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare
- Date
- 10 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article
Understanding the genetic basis of fertility and semen quality in bulls
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 regulating sexual development and subsequent semen quality and fertility in young bulls.
- Date
- 10 July 2020
- Type
- Media Article