Thrive open day - Watch: improving dairy-beef genetics
In part three of the Thrive dairy calf-to-beef open day, we take a look at the role genetics play in dairy beef systems. We also discuss challenges faced in calf quality into the future.
A key objective of the Thrive programme is to improve the key beef genetics of the dairy beef calf.
By using the dairy beef index (DBI), the aim is to select sires that will deliver better carcase weight and conformation scores, while not compromising on important traits to the dairy farmer, such as gestation length and calving ease.
Adam Woods and Declan Marren take a look at the genetics on the demonstration farm, while, in studio, Jack Kennedy is joined by Andrew Cromie of the ICBF, Rose Goulding of NCBC, John Lynch of Dovea Genetics and Adam Woods to discuss the challenges faced in correcting what has been a steady decline in carcase weights from dairy beef animals over the past number of years.
This content is available to digital subscribers and loyalty code users only. Sign in to your account, use the code or subscribe to get unlimited access.
The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.
CODE ACCEPTED
You have full access to the site until next Wednesday at 9pm.
CODE NOT VALID
Please try again or contact support.
A key objective of the Thrive programme is to improve the key beef genetics of the dairy beef calf.
By using the dairy beef index (DBI), the aim is to select sires that will deliver better carcase weight and conformation scores, while not compromising on important traits to the dairy farmer, such as gestation length and calving ease.
Adam Woods and Declan Marren take a look at the genetics on the demonstration farm, while, in studio, Jack Kennedy is joined by Andrew Cromie of the ICBF, Rose Goulding of NCBC, John Lynch of Dovea Genetics and Adam Woods to discuss the challenges faced in correcting what has been a steady decline in carcase weights from dairy beef animals over the past number of years.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team, please call us on 01-4199525.
Link sent to your email address
We have sent an email to your address. Please click on the link in this email to reset your password. If you can't find it in your inbox, please check your spam folder. If you can't find the email, please call us on 01-4199525.
ENTER YOUR LOYALTY CODE:
The reader loyalty code gives you full access to the site from when you enter it until the following Wednesday at 9pm. Find your unique code on the back page of Irish Country Living every week.
SHARING OPTIONS