Beef Management

Adam Woods takes a look at the 2024 born bull weanlings on Tullamore farm as the farm decide whether to finish or sell on

Where breeding is under way in herds that calve over August and September, keep a close eye on cows for signs of animals repeating.

Colder temperatures are forecast for the week ahead which will bring overnight frost to parts of the country. Outlined are some tips to prevent issues that arise during a cold snap.

Adam Woods reports from the first three suckler roadshows to take place around the country and previews the last two in Clare and Kerry.

Adam Woods has the latest tips and advice for drystock farms in this week’s Beef Management.

On farms that are housing cattle later than normal, this should be factored in to your choice of fluke product and when animals will be dosed.

Late autumn is a good time to condition score cows and alter feed management over winter so that animals are fit for calving in spring.

Adam Woods takes a look at pneumonia outbreaks, pre calving minerals, and the next dates in the Irish Farmers Journal suckler marts roadshow.