Inside the Tipperary Dairy Calf-to-Beef Demonstration Farm
· 15 min · Episode 352
Episode Inside the Tipperary Dairy Calf-to-Beef Demonstration Farm
Teagasc Technologist to the Tipperary Dairy Calf-to-Beef Demonstration Farm, Chloe Millar, joins Catherine Egan on the Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the farm and an insight into the National Open Day taking place on the farm on Wednesday 22nd July @ 11am.
Chloe first outlines how calves are sourced and reared on the farm. With over 400 calves purchased annually, the key criteria when sourcing calves, and how important are genetics in determining lifetime performance is outlined.
Chloe discusses the health protocols to minimise disease risk and maximise thrive and she discusses grassland management in the current weather conditions and how some cattle were drafted for finish.
Chloe also discusses the key technologies and management practices that have delivered benefits for both profitability and environmental performance on the farm.
Finally Chloe welcomes all the listeners to attend the open day on Wednesday 22nd July at 11:00 am on Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd. Fethard, Co. Tipperary, E91 E0X3, for a practical open day focused on Labour Efficient Dairy Beef systems.
This event will showcase the latest research and best practices to help farmers improve efficiency and sustainability on farm. For more, visit:
Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm Open Day - Teagasc | Agriculture and Food Development Authority
For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge
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