Alan O'Connor

Alan O

Alan is from a farming background in Co. Meath. He has recently completed a ruminant nutrition PhD researching protein metabolism in grass-fed beef cattle, having previously studied Animal Science in UCD. He has a particular interest in the dairy, beef and sheep sectors.

Grass management: How much of the grazing platform should I have closed by now?

Grass

Grass management: How much of the grazing platform should I have closed by now?

Autumn is an important time of year for grassland management on dairy farms. The objective is to keep grass in...
Has your farm got a worm resistance problem?

Beef

Has your farm got a worm resistance problem?

Resistance to anthelmintics (wormers) has recently been detected on dairy calf-to-beef farms in Ireland, according to research presented at Teagasc’s...