Patrick Yore from Dervore, Kells, Co Meath is pictured with Lassie who he says is the "farm manager". \ Philip Doyle

Patrick Yore from Kells, Co Meath, with Lassie, who he says is the “farm manager”.

Lassie, the "farm manager". \ Philip Doyle

Patrick Yore from Dervore, Kells Co. Meath is pictured with Lassie who he says is the 'farm manager'. Patrick is farming Charolais dry stock from 6 month to beef. He now uses a diet feeder which he says has taken alot of the hard work away alowing him to continue to grow the herd. (photo: Philip Doyle) (Patrick Yore 0879674313)

Lassie, the "farm manager".

Patrick is farming Charolais dry stock from 6 month to beef. He now uses a diet feeder which he says has taken alot of the hard work away allowing him to continue to grow the herd. (phot \ Philip Doyle

Patrick Yore from Dervore, Kells, Co Meath is pictured with Lassie who he says is the "farm manager". Patrick is farming Charolais dry stock from 6 month to beef. He now uses a diet feeder which he says has taken alot of the hard work away allowing him to continue to grow the herd. \ Philip Doyle

Patrick purchases Charolais cattle at about six months of age and rears them through to beef.

Patrick Yore from Dervore, Kells Co. Meath is pictured with Lassie who he says is the 'farm manager'. Patrick is farming Charolais dry stock from 6 month to beef. He now uses a diet feeder which he says has taken alot of the hard work away alowing him to continue to grow the herd. (photo: Philip Doyle) (Patrick Yore 0879674313)

Patrick Yore from Dervore, Kells, Co Meath is pictured with Lassie who he says is the "farm manager". Patrick is farming Charolais dry stock from 6 month to beef. He now uses a diet feeder which he says has taken alot of the hard work away allowing him to continue to grow the herd. \ Philip Doyle

Cattle would generally be turned out to grass by St Patrick’s Day but poor grass growth rates and difficult ground conditions have restricted turnout.

Patrick Yore from Dervore, Kells Co. Meath is pictured with Lassie who he says is the 'farm manager'. Patrick is farming Charolais dry stock from 6 month to beef. He now uses a diet feeder which he says has taken alot of the hard work away alowing him to continue to grow the herd. (photo: Philip Doyle) (Patrick Yore 0879674313)Patrick is farming Charolais dry stock from six month to beef. He now uses a diet feeder which he says has taken a lot of the hard work away allowing him to continue to grow the herd. \ Philip Doyle

Luckily, he has enough silage to allow animals to remain housed for a few extra weeks.

Patrick Yore from Dervore, Kells, Co Meath is pictured with Lassie who he says is the "farm manager". Patrick is farming Charolais dry stock from 6 month to beef. He now uses a diet feeder which he says has taken alot of the hard work away allowing him to continue to grow the herd. \ Philip Doyle

Patrick Yore from Dervore, Kells, Co Meath. \ Philip Doyle