
Beef Newsletter - January 2025
20 January 2025
Type Newsletter
Type Newsletter
Download Publication (PDF)
In this month's edition:
- Importance of pre-calving minerals
Ensuring suckler cows receive an adequate and properly formulated pre-calving mineral supplement is critical for maximising animal performance, reducing calving issues, and enhancing overall productivity. - Assessing fodder
Teagasc completed a national fodder survey in September, which indicated fodder deficit issues on some farms. Of the farms surveyed, 20% had a small deficit, but 18% of farms had a deficit of greater than 10% to fill. It is important at this stage of the winter to assess fodder and compete a mid-winter budget. - Research Update - Wormer effectiveness
Orla Keane of Teagasc Grange, Co. Meath is part of a new project that will test for anthelmintic resistance in Ireland. Good worm control is a cornerstone of pasture-based beef production and is currently highly dependent on the use of wormers (anthelmintics). However, gut worms are becoming resistant to the products we use to control them. This is known as anthelmintic resistance. - CalfCare on-farm events 2025
Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland (AHI) are running a series of CalfCare on-farm events throughout January, supported by Feed for Growth. This series of events is being run with the help and support of the co-ops and meat processors in each region. Find out more here - Health & Safety - Start 2025 with health and safety in mind
As we start 2025, put safety and health front and centre in your plans and actions. Particular attention needs to be given to moving vehicles, such as tractors, teleporters and ATVs. Risks associated with livestock, slurry handling and avoiding falls from heights must also be closely managed. Take time now to review your risk assessment document and plan any necessary actions.