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New diagnostic methods for BRD 'coming on track'
The use of a new process known as ‘thoracic ultrasound’ for detecting bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in cattle was recently...
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Beef conference focuses on minding farmers, cattle and land
Farmers and beef industry personnel from across the country gathered at the Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim, on...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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National Beef Conference set for Leitrim on November 19
The 2024 Teagasc National Beef Conference is set to take place on Tuesday, November 19, at the Landmark Hotel, Carrick...
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Irish/UK beef price differential explained at beef conference
The beef price differential between Ireland and the UK is a matter which often raises concerns among beef farmers at...
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Beef Conference: Are 250kg carcass dairy-beef heifers the way to go?
The 2023 Teagasc National Beef Conference took place last night, Tuesday, November 21, at the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway....
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Farmers protest at National Beef Conference in Ballinasloe
A protest got underway at the Teagasc National Beef Conference in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway today (Tuesday, November 21). The protesting...
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Beef farmers urged to attend National Beef Conference
Beef farmers have been urged to attend the 2023 Teagasc National Beef Conference which takes place on Tuesday, November 21,...
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National Beef Conference set for Ballinasloe this month
The 2023 Teagasc National Beef Conference is set to take place on Tuesday, November 21, at the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe,...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Teagasc conference: Boosting beef farm profits in an eco-friendly way
The theme of this year’s Teagasc National Beef Conference, which took place yesterday (Tuesday, December 13) in the Shearwater Hotel...
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Teagasc National Beef Conference set for Galway
The 2022 Teagasc National Beef Conference is set to take place on Tuesday, December 13, at the Shearwater Hotel in...
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'The best investment in the farm is in grassland management'
Richard Milligan from Robertstown, Co. Kildare, farms 49ha consisting of 40 spring-calving suckler cows with all progeny brought to beef....
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Vaccination, ventilation and 100% AI on suckler-to-beef farm in Co. Kerry
Who could forget how the spring and summer of 2018 played out. This, coupled with the early housing of beef...
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Has your farm got a worm resistance problem?
Resistance to anthelmintics (wormers) has recently been detected on dairy calf-to-beef farms in Ireland, according to research presented at Teagasc’s...
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National Beef Conference: A new index to rank beef bulls for use by the dairy farmer
It is no secret that the expansion of the dairy herd has resulted in more dairy-bred beef being marketed through...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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Contract heifer rearing: Here's the pros and cons from a farmer's perspective
Contract heifer rearing has been a topic up for discussion in recent weeks. The opportunity mainly arises from the increase...
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National Beef Conference: What percentage of Irish herds have been exposed to IBR?
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) is a virus that spreads between cattle and can cause a number of problems, including: coughing;...
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Diary date: National Beef Conference to take place next week
‘Adressing the Challenges‘ is the theme for this year’s Teagasc National Beef Conference, which will take place in the Tullamore...
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80% of beef heifers fail to meet calving-age targets
In 2016, less than 20% of beef heifers calved at 22-26 months. Heifers averaged 31.5-months-of-age at the point of first calving,...