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TAMS III for beef farmers: handling, housing and slurry storage
Martin Merrick
Martin Merrick looks at some of the options that will be available to beef farmers now that TAMS III has opened for applications.
22 February 2023 Grass & feeding
Calf rearing series week two: preparing for calf arrival
Before a calf is purchased for your farm this spring, there is a huge amount of work to do to prepare for calf arrival. Declan Marren reports
16 March 2022 Management
Thrive: managing temperature swings in the calf shed
The forecast is for some cold nights ahead, with temperatures dipping below freezing, while daytime temperatures could hit double figures.
Converting existing sheds for calves
Michelle McGrath from Animal Health Ireland has some advice for farmers considering converting existing sheds to calf rearing facilities.
15 December 2021 Young stock