This week saw the second batch of heifers slaughtered from the Thrive dairy calf-to-beef demonstration farm in Cashel, Co Tipperary.

Of the 140 heifers and bullocks to be finished, there are now 34 animals slaughtered, with more to go in 10 days’ time.

These animals are being finished off grass at between 19 and 20 months of age.

Currently, the heifers are getting meal at grass at a rate of 3kg/day, while the bullocks are getting 4kg/day.

Keep up to date with the Thrive dairy calf-to-beef programme, with updates online every Wednesday and Saturday evening.