Beef
Video: How to weigh calves using a weigh-band and the correct weaning process
In our final instalment of the ‘Calf Health and Management Series’, as part of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to...
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Beef
Video: Calf disease and how vaccination can play an important role against this
While calf purchase price and the genetics of the calf are foremost in terms of making a profit on calf-to-beef...
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Video: How to clean feeding equipment thoroughly to avoid the build up of bacteria
Bacteria and viruses are present in large numbers on all farms, and the diseases they and other germs cause are...
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Video: How to mix milk replacer and the correct rate to feed
In the following article/video of the ‘Calf Health and Management Series’, Volac’s Rebecca O’Sullivan brings us through a step-by-step guide...
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Video: What to look for in a quality milk replacer
When feeding a milk replacer, it’s important to give serious consideration to the product that lies within the bag. The...
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Video: How to manage the dairy calf on arrival to the beef farm
In this instalment of the ‘Calf Health and Management Series’, we will outline how to manage dairy calves when they...
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Video: The correct housing environment for calves is crucial for top performance
When it comes to housing calves, there are many factors that need to be considered, including: ventilation; dryness; draughts; cleanliness; and...
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Video: How to examine the calf prior to purchase for dairy-beef systems
The next instalment of the ‘Calf Health and Management Series’ will cover what physical calf traits farmers purchasing dairy calves...
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The importance of choosing dairy calves with the right genetics for beef production
Richie Long – who farms in Ballymacarbry in Co. Waterford – is a participant in the Teagasc Green Acres Calf...
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Video: What questions should I ask dairy farmers when sourcing dairy-beef calves?
In the following article/video, we will examine what factors need to be considered when it comes to sourcing dairy-origin calves...
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Video: What can I pay for dairy-beef calves?
In the first article/video of the Calf Health and Management Series, Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme manager, Alan...
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Video series: The complete guide to buying and rearing dairy-beef calves
Over the coming weeks, farmers across the country will be begin to buy and rear dairy-origin calves for beef production....