Thrive weekly roundup: dairy beef in Kerry and the cost of rearing a calf

This week's dairy beef roundup looks at what it costs to get a calf to the point of weaning when all inputs are included. We also have an update from John Brosnan in Castleisland, Co Kerry.

Declan Marren

4 June 2022

This spring's weaned calves on the farm of John Brosnan outside Castleisland, Co Kerry.

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