Ventilation
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 31 Mar 2021
First Bobcat compact wheel loader rolls off production line
Bobcat has announced that the company’s first new compact wheel loader, the L85 model, is now in full production at its plant in the Czech Republic.
Declan Marren on 31 Mar 2021
Watch: common issues in the calf-rearing shed
Thrive Programme Manager Declan Marren looks at some of the most common issues that can occur in the calf rearing shed.
Declan Marren on 10 Feb 2021
Thrive: tips for rearing calves in cold weather
Declan Marren looks at some simple tips to minimise the impact the cold weather on calf performance in the rearing shed.
Declan Marren on 20 Jan 2021
Key considerations for calf housing
The recent AHI/Teagasc CalfCare webinar discussed the most important aspects of successful calf housing.
Kieran Mailey on 19 Jan 2021
Beef management: dealing with ringworm in young cattle
Ringworm is a fungal skin infection that usually affects young cattle and thrives in sheds with low natural light and high moisture levels.
Declan Marren on 10 Jan 2021
Managing straw usage and minimising waste this winter
On beef farms with dry-floor sheds, the straw bill can be quite significant each year. Declan Marren outlines some tips to get the best use out of every bale this winter.
Declan Marren on 20 Dec 2020
Teagasc beef conference: weanling performance during first winter
Key factors to consider during the first winter period for beef weanlings.
John Egerton on 09 Dec 2020
Following the latest trends in ventilation
Of all the ventilation systems used in sheds on his farm, Yorkshire cladding probably works best writes John Egerton
Kieran Mailey on 01 Dec 2020
Beef Management: keeping creep pens clean
Keeping creep pens clean and well-bedded will improve calf health and performance over winter.
Peter McCann on 11 Nov 2020
Watch: Dairylink webinar on calf rearing
Dairylink Ireland participant Richard Marshall gives a virtual tour of calf rearing facilities for his autumn calving dairy herd.
Peter McCann on 10 Nov 2020
Dairylink calf-rearing webinar this week
A 40-minute long webinar about calf rearing on Richard Marshall's farm will be available to view online from 8pm on Wednesday.
Darren Carty on 21 Oct 2020
Poor ventilation in farm buildings a growing problem
Higher temperatures during the winter months are putting more pressure on existing housing and are linked with greater health issues and lower animal performance.
Adam Woods on 07 Oct 2020
Autumn calving: keeping calves healthy
Good housing, vaccination and nutrition in suckler calves is vital to ensure they achieve the best possible start to their lives.
Peter McCann on 30 Sep 2020
Proposals made for 2020 Winter Fair
A final decision on holding this year's Winter Fair at Balmoral Park is to be made on Friday 2 October.
Adam Woods on 24 Sep 2020
Tetany and pneumonia issues on beef farms as weather takes a turn
Beef editor Adam Woods has some advice for farmers on tetany and pneumonia.
Kieran Mailey on 15 Sep 2020
Beef management: time to get cattle sheds ready for housing
With the housing period approaching, it is time to make sure that sheds are washed and all essential repairs completed before cattle come in for the winter.
Kieran Mailey on 12 Sep 2020
Beef management: five steps to manage calves when housing early
With ground conditions deteriorating rapidly, many suckler farmers will be forced into housing earlier than planned. Outlined are five tips to managing calf health with early housing.
Niall Hurson on 09 Sep 2020
Up to 2,000 pigs killed in Co Down shed fire
The fire was brought under control by 11.50pm on Monday night.
Niall Hurson on 08 Sep 2020
Up to 2,000 pigs killed in Co Down shed fire
The fire was brought under control by 11.50pm on Monday night.
Journal Vet on 02 Sep 2020
Should I vaccinate my purchased weanlings?
The Journal Vet takes a look at the role of vaccination in purchased weanlings and what products are available to use on the Irish market.