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The Beef Edge

Teagasc
Grass Management
Teagasc
Organic Beef Farming
Silage
Breeding Season
Irish Beef Farming
Silage Management
Sligo
Cattle Farming
Silage Production
Bovine Tuberculosis
Beef 2024
Profitability Metrics
Weather Impact On Farming
Artificial Insemination
Breeding Strategies
Fertilizer Application
Dairycalf To Beef Farming
Weather Conditions
Veterinary Science

The Beef Edge is Teagasc’s podcast for all the latest news, information and advice for Irish beef farmers, presented by Catherine Egan. Visit the show page at: www.teagasc.ie/animals/beef/the-beef-edge-podcast/

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Teagasc technician on the Newford demonstration farm, Michael Fagan, gives an update from the farm, breeding season ahead and the breeding open day taking place on April 22nd.

The event will focus on the key drivers of suckler herd efficiency, offer... more

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It was a very challenging spring this year and for the monthly Grass10 update, Nikki Kennedy and John Conroy give updates from around the country and plan for the month ahead.

John says that while some ground has been grazed, there is still a lot no... more

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Teagasc Specialist Mark Plunkett, from the Signpost Programme, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss fertiliser application for silage this year.  

As we move through a challenging spring, many farmers are reassessing their silage strategy.... more

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With many beef farmers balancing part-time work off the farm, this episode marks the first in our new monthly series, ‘Managing Labour on Farm’.

Father and son, Eamon and Donnchadh McCarthy from Youghal, and participants in the Future Beef Programme... more

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Recent Guests

Eamon McCarthy
Owner in suckler-to-beef system with son, operates in Yall
Yall farm (McCarthy partnership)
Episode: Managing Labour on Farm: Lessons from the McCarthys
Donnchadh McCarthy
Co-owner in suckler-to-beef system with father, AI technician
Yall farm (McCarthy partnership)
Episode: Managing Labour on Farm: Lessons from the McCarthys
Ciaran Conway
Runs a Weanling to Finishing system
Ashbourne Meats partner farm, Mullingar, County Westmeath
Episode: CBV in Action: Driving Beef Performance on the Conway Farm
David Kelly
Research Project Coordinator, ICBF (Tully Research Centre)
ICBF
Episode: Commercial Beef Value (CBV): The Profit Difference in Your Cattle
Pearse Kelly
Beef Enterprise Leader
Teagasc Grange
Episode: Beef Road Map 2030: Performance, Profit & Progress
Paul Cresson
Head of Dry Stock
Teagasc Grange
Episode: Beef Road Map 2030: Performance, Profit & Progress
Mark Plunkett
Expert from the Signpost Programme focusing on soil fertility
Signpost Programme
Episode: Soil First: Planning Your Nutrient Strategy for 2026
Liam Gannon
Expert from Volac specializing in milk replacers and calf feeding strategies.
Volac
Episode: Dairy Calf to Beef (Part 4): Feeding for Performance: Milk Replacer Dos and Don’ts
Tommy Heffernan
Veterinarian known as Tommy the Vette
Episode: Dairy Calf to Beef (Part 3): Healthy Starts, Strong Finishes

Host

Catherine Egan
Host of the show, focusing on delivering insights and expert advice relevant to beef farming in Ireland.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • The Beef Edge podcast

    Always very interesting and informative topics . Catherine Egan is an excellent presenter.

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#15
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#146
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#149
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#176
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CBV in Action: Driving Beef Performance on the Conway Farm
Q: And how is that heifer managed from once she comes on to the farm until she's sold the following year?
They follow a strict program: rest on straw for a few days, forage only the first night, vaccinate after a day or two, boost with a mineral shot, and then manage housing and grass access to ensure steady growth and health while preparing her for finishing.
Commercial Beef Value (CBV): The Profit Difference in Your Cattle
Q: What impact does genotyping have on CBV reliability and decision making?
Genotyping improves the reliability of CBV by providing additional genomic information that refines predictions for profit drivers, making CBV a much more accurate tool for selecting cattle and planning breeding strategies.
Commercial Beef Value (CBV): The Profit Difference in Your Cattle
Q: How does CBV translate into actual farm profitability over a batch of cattle, say 100 head?
The top 10% of CBV cattle can be worth roughly 250 to 270 euro more per head than the bottom 10%, meaning a 25,000 to 27,000 euro difference for 100 cattle when accounting for carcass and feed costs; even moving from average to good CBV yields significant gains.
Commercial Beef Value (CBV): The Profit Difference in Your Cattle
Q: David, before we begin, can you outline what the commercial beef value is?
CBV ranks cattle by genetic potential for profitable beef production, focusing on traits that matter to finishers, such as carcass weight, confirmation, feed efficiency, and the ability to meet factory specifications, thereby guiding better purchasing and breeding decisions.
Weather Challenges & Grazing Opportunities This Spring
Q: What do you see as one decision that's made now in February coming into March that really makes and breaks the season with regard to grass?
The biggest decision is to have a grazing plan prepared and to start light with the grazing of animals.

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This podcast offers a wealth of information tailored to the needs of beef farmers, with an emphasis on practical advice and insights to improve agricultural practices in the beef sector. Common topics include soil fertility, grazing management, calf feeding strategies, and profitability, with expert guests from various agricultural sectors sharing their knowledge. The content is likely to resonate with farmers looking to stay updated on industry trends, enhance productivity, and navigate challenges related to livestock management. Additionally, the podcast engages with current issues affecting the beef industry in Ireland, making it a valuable resource for those invested in sustainable farming practices.

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