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Bonus Ep: IBR: Impacts & Control Dec 02, 2023

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As a bonus Beef Edge episode, Dr. Maria Guelbenzu from Animal Health Ireland (AHI) who presented at the Teagasc National Beef Conference, discusses the prevalence of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), and why Ireland needs to move towards a national eradication programme.

Maria’s presentation is available at:

https://www.teagasc.ie/beefcon23/Maria-Guelbenzu/

Full conference details are here:

https://www.teagasc.ie/beefcon23/

For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

Low-input, high-output dairy-beef heifer systems Nov 29, 2023

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This week’s Beef Edge podcast features Ellen Fitzpatrick from Teagasc Johnstown Castle who gave an interesting presentation at the Teagasc National Beef Conference describing how to make the most of a Low Input/High Output Dairy Beef system.

Ellen’s presentation is also available here:

https://www.teagasc.ie/beefcon23/ellen-fitzpatrick/

And full conference details are here:

https://www.teagasc.ie/beefcon23/

For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

The scheme payment dates that you need to know Nov 22, 2023

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It is expected that more than €1.8 billion in payments will be issued to farmers before the end of the year.

Teagasc Advisor, Keith Fahy, based in Athenry Co. Galway, is on this week’s Beef Edge Podcast to outline some of the payment dates later this year.

Keith outlines how BISS, CRISS, Eco-Scheme and ANC have started to be paid already or in the coming weeks.

ANC advance payments commenced issuing to cleared cases since 17th October, while BISS and CRISS advance payments commenced issuing to cleared cases from 24th October; Eco-Scheme advance payments commenced issuing to cleared cases on 31st October

Balancing payments across all the above four schemes and the CISYF payment will commence issuing to cleared cases in December 2023.

The National Dairy Beef Welfare Scheme, payments commence issuing to cleared cases from 4th December with Keith describing the requirements for the schemes.

The Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP) and National Beef Welfare Scheme payments commence issuing to cleared cases from 11th December 2023.

For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

DairyBeef 500 Update & winter management on your farm Nov 15, 2023

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DairyBeef 500 manager, Alan Dillon, and programme advisor, Fergal McGuire, are on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the programme and they also discuss winter management on farms.

Alan describes how the difficult weather conditions have decreased performance this year and it is important to get silage quality tested and balance rations accordingly.

Fergal highlights that due to early housing this autumn, heavy covers will need to be grazed in early spring.

Alan then outlines animal health treatments on farms this winter while Fergal describes the dairy calf to beef courses starting again in December.

You can register your expression of interest for the courses at:

https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/beef/dairy-calf-to-beef/dairy-calf-to-beef-course/

For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

The Terminal and the Replacement Beef Index changes explained Nov 09, 2023

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To explain the upcoming improvements that are being made to both the Terminal and the Replacement beef indexes, Teagasc Beef Enterprise Leader Paul Crosson, in Teagasc Grange, and Dr Margaret Kelleher from ICBF, are on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge.

They discuss the changes being made and Margaret outlines how the replacement and terminal index have progressed over the past decade.

Changes are needed to keep up with market prices as it is eight years since it has been updated. There are also new traits added to increase genetic gain.

The impact these changes are likely to have on breeding choices over the coming years is also highlighted by Margaret.

Paul focuses on changes to the replacement index particularly on the traits added and how these have impacted on the emphasis within the indexes.

Paul will also discuss these changes in further detail at the National Beef Conference which will take place on Tuesday, 21st November in the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 F5P9 at 5pm.

The theme of the conference is 'Improving our Beef Sectors Green Credentials'.

Further details are here:

https://www.teagasc.ie/news--events/national-events/events/national-beef-conference-2023.php

Teagasc and the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) held an online webinar which can be accessed here:

https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/beef/breeding--genetics/improving-genetics/

For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

Improving heart health for farmers – tips and advice from Croí Nov 01, 2023

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With farmers seven times more likely to have cardiovascular disease, on this week’s Beef Edge podcast, Catherine Egan is joined by Croí’s, Annie Costelloe, Head of Patient & Community Engagement, and Community Nurse, Caroline Dermody, to discuss tips and advice relating to farmer health.

People usually think of cardiovascular disease as an older person’s problem but small changes matter and it’s never too late to start.

Annie first discusses the background of Croí and the impact a demanding lifestyle such as farming can have.

Caroline highlights the risk factors to be aware of and what can be done to decrease these risks.

Annie explains what she has seen first-hand that comes up at the events they attend at marts and discusses the process and the benefits of taking just five minutes to sit and meet with the nurse.

For further details go to:

https://croi.ie/

For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

What steps can I take to protect my farm? Oct 25, 2023

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An Garda Síochána Crime Prevention Officer, Sergeant John Fitzpatrick, discusses, on this week’s Beef Edge podcast, top tips and the steps you can take to reduce the possibility of theft on your farm.

As the evenings are getting darker earlier, Sergeant Fitzpatrick says it’s an ideal time for farmers to review their farm security and he advises farmers on how to protect theft of livestock.

Locking up and securing sheds and gates regularly should also be part of the day-to-day work on a farm.

In relation to theft of farm machinery, he suggests a number of tips for farmers, while house security is also very important and John gives homeowners advice on how to best secure their home.

Find out who is your local crime prevention officer:

https://www.garda.ie/en/crime-prevention/who-is-my-local-crime-prevention-officer-/

And for further details visit:

https://www.garda.ie/en/crime-prevention/community-engagement/crime-prevention-advice-on-farm-security.html

For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

DairyBeef 500 farmer, Gareth Peoples, on winter management of his dairy beef system Oct 18, 2023

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DairyBeef 500 farmer, Gareth Peoples from county Donegal, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss his winter management on his dairy beef system.

Gareth discusses the importance of good quality silage and matching the results with the correct protein percentage in the ration.

Ventilation, feed space, lying space are also important he says, plus implementing the correct health plan on the farm is essential.

Further updates from DairyBeef 500 are available at:

https://www.teagasc.ie/environment/climate-change--air-quality/signpost-programme/demonstration-farmers/dairy-beef-500/

For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

Increasing animal performance and incorporating clover & multi-species on James O’Sullivan’s farm Oct 11, 2023

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As part of Sustainability Week, on the latest Beef Edge podcast, DairyBeef 500 farmer, James O’Sullivan from West Cork, discusses the steps he’s taking to improve the sustainability of his farm by increasing animal performance and incorporating clover and multi-species on his farm.

James highlights the steps he takes from purchasing calves and management on the farm. Maximising weight gain from grass is very important and James outlines the steps he takes to have good quality grass available.

Having incorporated multi-species, white and red cover into his system, James highlights how the benefits have resulted in reducing chemical nitrogen whilst also maintaining yields.

Going forward James intends to incorporate more of these swards on his farm.

For more information go to:

https://www.teagasc.ie/environment/climate-change--air-quality/signpost-programme/events/sustainability-month-2023/

For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

Top Tips for Animal Health at Housing Oct 04, 2023

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With the housing of animals coming around again, farmers’ thoughts are turning to parasite control, and on this week’s Beef Edge podcast, Dr. Natascha Meunier, Beef Health Check Programme Manager with Animal Health Ireland, discusses the parasites to look out for and how to treat them, as well as top tips for housing this winter.

For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

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