Feeding cattle
Kieran Sullivan on 19 Jan 2022
Farmer Writes: managing being a part-time farmer
Part of me will miss the sheep, but the larger part of me will be glad to reduce the time spent with them in the shed.
Adam Woods on 22 Dec 2021
Beef Trends: factories remain anxious for cattle
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including factory quotes for finished stock.
Kieran Mailey on 18 Sep 2021
Beef management: five tips to get cattle sheds ready for housing
Housing cattle is likely to get under way in a few weeks' time. Following the outlined tips will make sure sheds are ready for when cattle have to come indoors.
Adam Woods on 11 Aug 2021
Beef Management: Finishing cattle, clostridia vaccines and autumn breeding
This week, we take a look at finishing cattle off grass and what the key points are to make sure animals keep thriving. We also take a look at clostria vaccines and breeding vaccines for autumn heifers.
Declan Marren on 23 Jun 2021
Thrive: 2020-born dairy-beef stock – sell or finish?
With a buoyant beef trade at the moment should farmers cash in on 2020 born stock or bring them through to finish? Declan Marren takes a look at the numbers.
Kieran Mailey on 10 Mar 2021
Intensive finishing stores – do the sums stack up?
For farmers considering finishing forward store cattle out of the shed by June, completing a simple budget will outline if a margin can be made. Kieran Mailey reports.
Gary Abbott on 03 Mar 2021
On test: Suzuki KingQuad 500 Axi
We recently put the latest KingQuad 500 Axi through its paces. Simon Henley reports.
Gary Abbott on 20 Jan 2021
Lucas G 30R: a multipurpose solution for Meath dairy and beef farmer
Gary Abbott visited Co Meath dairy and beef farmer Barry Ryan to find out how both feeding and bedding times have been reduced since moving to a Lucas G straw blower just over a year ago.
Kieran Mailey on 19 Dec 2020
Beef management: five tips to get a break from the farm at Christmas
COVID-19 means this Christmas will be different from other years, but use the holiday period to take a break from the farm and spend some quality time with family.
Kieran Mailey on 07 Nov 2020
Beef management: five tips for farm safety during winter
Taking the time to make sure the farm is a safe working environment will greatly reduce the risk of accidents. Outlined are five areas to focus on during the winter housing period.
Barry Cassidy on 29 Sep 2020
‘Bleak future for winter finishers’ amid silence on beef prospects
The ICSA has called on the meat industry, the Department of Agriculture, Bord Bia, and Teagasc to come forward with clear infomation and advice for winter finishers.
Declan Marren on 19 Aug 2020
Watch: meal feeding in the shed on Thrive demo farm
Bullocks and heifers receiving meal are being run into the shed for feeding, as ground conditions are beginning to get a bit sticky on the Thrive demonstration farm in Cashel, Co Tipperary.
Kieran Mailey on 06 Jun 2020
Beef management: five tips for finishing cattle at grass
On farms where cattle are normally finished off grass during the summer, Kieran Mailey outlines some tips to getting the most from animals.
Adam Woods on 04 Dec 2019
Beef Management: pneumonia, marts demos and grazing kale
Adam Woods takes a look at recent pneumonia issues in sheds, the next mart demo in Donegal and grazing kale tips
Peter Varley on 20 Nov 2019
Buildings: new €212,000 wintering facilities in Roscommon
A part-time farmer in the west of Ireland has made significant investments in his farmyard to take the labour out of wintering livestock, writes Peter Varley.
Adam Woods on 13 Nov 2019
Beef Management: front loading meal and getting vaccination right
Beef editor Adam Woods takes a look at front loading meal to weanlings, correct use of vaccinations and the Irish Farmers Journal beef and sheep mart demos
Matthew Halpin on 13 Nov 2019
10 stepping stones to ad-lib feeding
Matthew Halpin outlines his top 10 tips for feeding beef cattle ad-lib this winter.
Adam Woods on 13 Nov 2019
Feed, health and the future all discussed in Kerry
The Irish Farmers Journal ran its first beef and sheep mart demo in Gortatlea Mart, Co Kerry, on Tuesday night. Adam Woods reports.
Adam Woods on 06 Nov 2019
Beef management: ration formulation and Irish Farmers Journal mart demos
Beef Editor Adam Woods takes a look at ration formulation and the Irish Farmers Journal beef and sheep mart demo series kicking off next week.
Adam Woods on 06 Nov 2019
Irish Farmers Journal beef and sheep mart demo series
The Irish Farmers Journal is kicking off a series of beef and sheep mart demonstrations in Kerry and Mayo next week. Adam Woods has the details.