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Can different finishing methods affect meat quality?

November 18, 2018

At the recent Teagasc beef conference, Prof. Donagh Berry outlined that consumers can take up to three months to buy beef after a…

High replacement index sired bulls gained 2.2kg/day on average

November 18, 2018

Beef

After an 84-day finishing period, high replacement index sired bulls – from the Gene Ireland Progeny test centre at Tully, Co. Kildare –…

Beef Plan Group: It would make you proud to be part of the beef sector

November 17, 2018

Beef

Many suckler and beef farmers in this country are at breaking point. These men and women work endless hours week-in week-out – sometimes…

Mart trade: Reduced demand for cattle, but quality still the main driver of price

November 13, 2018

Beef

Over the past number of days, some mart managers across the country have noted a reduced demand for cattle. Well-known mart manager –…

Massive difference per head continues between Irish and UK cattle prices

November 11, 2018

Beef

As we approach the second week of November, Irish cattle prices (deadweight) have remained relatively steady for the past number of weeks. However,…

Don’t forget about your stock bull this winter

November 7, 2018

Beef

While there have been calls for more AI usage on suckler farms, the stock bull is still the primary method of getting cows…

Beef trade: Prime quotes steady, but cows under pressure

November 6, 2018

Beef

After holding relatively steady for an extended period, cow prices have come under pressure this and some beef buyers have opted to drop…

EU Commission will fund Irish pork and beef promotion in Asia

November 5, 2018

Agri-Business

The European Union has earmarked over €3 million to help promote Irish pork and beef products in south-east Asia over the next three…

Ration composition: What should I feed to my finishing cattle?

November 5, 2018

Beef

Although the outlook for winter finishing is challenging, finishing is in full swing across the country and farmers should ensure that their animals are…

‘The best investment in the farm is in grassland management’

November 4, 2018

Beef

Richard Milligan from Robertstown, Co. Kildare, farms 49ha consisting of 40 spring-calving suckler cows with all progeny brought to beef. In addition to…

More farmers in the market for good-quality forward store cattle at Ballinrobe Mart

November 3, 2018

Beef

Cattle numbers were reported to have increased at Ballinrobe Mart on Wednesday last, October 31. A firm trade was reported – especially for…

Bord Bia to promote pork and beef in south-east Asia

November 2, 2018

Agri Politics

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, today (Friday, November 2) welcomed the awarding by the EU Commission of co-funding of…

National Beef Conference: A new index to rank beef bulls for use by the dairy farmer

November 1, 2018

Beef

It is no secret that the expansion of the dairy herd has resulted in more dairy-bred beef being marketed through the factories. With…

Mart trade: Trade dips for plainer cattle in some marts

October 31, 2018

Beef

Mart managers have reported an easier trade for plainer-quality cattle in marts in recent days. But many have noted that there is still…

Contract heifer rearing: Here’s the pros and cons from a farmer’s perspective

October 30, 2018

Beef

Contract heifer rearing has been a topic up for discussion in recent weeks. The opportunity mainly arises from the increase in the dairy…

National Beef Conference: What percentage of Irish herds have been exposed to IBR?

October 30, 2018

Beef

Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) is a virus that spreads between cattle and can cause a number of problems, including: coughing; loss of appetite;…