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Beef
Dancing in the downpours on Tullamore Farm
Adam Woods
Shane Dobson checks in with Tullamore Farm manager Shaun Diver to see what’s been happening on the farm.
7 June 2023 Farmer Writes
Rearing pet calves to sell them in the southeast
Physical work and the lifestyle is what attracts Watty Wall in Co Wexford to farming. He spoke to IFJ Junior about their spring calving herd.
17 May 2023 Grass & feeding
Thrive: when can I wean dairy beef calves?
Adam Woods takes a look at weaning dairy beef calves and how to avoid summer scour syndrome.
Beef Management: dairy beef targets and fertilsier applications
This week's Beef Management takes a look at weaning dairy beef calves and making sure adequate fertilsier is spread to maximise silage supplies for winter 2023.
3 May 2023 Management
Sheep Management: handling vaccines, managing yearling hoggets and lime receipts
If vaccines are not handled as per manufacturers guidelines, there is a risk that all your efforts may be in vain if the vaccine is rendered ineffective.
26 April 2023 Management
Distinguishing between coccidiosis and nematodirus
The risk of both diseases are high at present, with treatment often curtailed by an incorrect diagnosis.
22 April 2023 Breeding & health
Now is the time to think about coccidiosis in calves
Teagasc, the Department of Agriculture and UCD are carrying out new research on coccidiosis and are asking farmers for their input.
14 April 2023 Young stock
Weekend weather: unsettled conditions to continue
The recent conditions, which have been largely unsettled, are going to remain so over the weekend, according to Met Éireann.
31 March 2023 News
Beef Management: delayed turnout, scours and SCEP special
Adam Woods takes a look at calf scour advice including preventing coccidiosis.
29 March 2023 Management
Weekend weather: mild with wet spells
Sunday is expected to be the driest day over the weekend with some sunshine and isolated showers, according to Met Éireann.
24 March 2023 News