A detailed overview will be presented on the farm’s physical and financial performance while there will also be industry stakeholders present and demonstrations on selecting cattle for slaughter.
The herd is made up of first cross Angus and Hereford cows from the dairy herd.
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Newford Farm, the 100-cow suckler-to-beef demonstration herd in Co Galway is putting the final preparations in place for its national open day on Wednesday 5 September.
Farm walks through the herd utilising first-cross Angus and Hereford cows from the dairy herd will take place from 2pm to 6pm with sign-up for the Department of Agriculture-approved Knowledge Transfer Scheme national event available from 2pm to 4.30pm.
The farm walk will present a detailed breakdown on the farm’s physical and financial performance including an in-depth view on breeding, health, grassland management and the farm’s finishing programme.
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There will be stands from a number of industry stakeholders while other topics of discussion following the farm walk include a demonstration on selecting cattle for slaughter, adhering to the clean livestock policy for cattle and sheep and maximising animal health by ensuring adequate ventilation in housing.
Teagasc advisers will also be on hand to address any fodder concerns farmers may have. The event will be signposted from Athenry.
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Newford Farm, the 100-cow suckler-to-beef demonstration herd in Co Galway is putting the final preparations in place for its national open day on Wednesday 5 September.
Farm walks through the herd utilising first-cross Angus and Hereford cows from the dairy herd will take place from 2pm to 6pm with sign-up for the Department of Agriculture-approved Knowledge Transfer Scheme national event available from 2pm to 4.30pm.
The farm walk will present a detailed breakdown on the farm’s physical and financial performance including an in-depth view on breeding, health, grassland management and the farm’s finishing programme.
There will be stands from a number of industry stakeholders while other topics of discussion following the farm walk include a demonstration on selecting cattle for slaughter, adhering to the clean livestock policy for cattle and sheep and maximising animal health by ensuring adequate ventilation in housing.
Teagasc advisers will also be on hand to address any fodder concerns farmers may have. The event will be signposted from Athenry.
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