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The Beef Edge

Teagasc
Grass Management
Teagasc
Grassland Management
Irish Beef Farmers
Beef Farming
Irish Beef Farming
Silage Quality
Soil Fertility
Silage
Clover
Ireland
Breeding Season
Fertilizer Application
Nutrient Management
Irish Beef Industry
Beef Management
Calf Management
Liver Fluke
Calving
Nutrition

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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In the final episode of the Getting Winter Ready series on the Beef Edge, Catherine Egan is joined by Jimmy Lyons, Teagasc Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advisory Programme (ASSAP) Advisor based in Teagasc Listowel, to discuss water quality,... more

Teagasc Cattle Specialist, Niall Kerins, explores how housing conditions can influence cattle performance over the winter months, as part of the ‘Getting Winter Ready’ series on the Beef Edge.

Even when nutrition and animal health are well managed, ... more

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Teagasc nutritionist, Aisling Claffey, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss practical winter feeding strategies for beef farmers.

With cattle being housed and feed costs remaining a concern, Aisling outlines how to assess silage quality, m... more

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Continuing the ‘Getting Winter Ready’ series, Catherine Egan is joined on this week’s Beef Edge by Animal Health Ireland’s, Dr. Natascha Meunier, to discuss preparing cattle for housing and maintaining good animal health through the winter.

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Recent Guests

Aisling Claffey
Teagasc nutritionist specializing in beef cattle feeding.
Teagasc
Episode: Getting Winter Ready: Winter Nutrition
Natascha Meunier
Animal health specialist with Animal Health Ireland.
Animal Health Ireland
Episode: Getting Winter Ready: Keeping Cattle Healthy at Housing
David Argue
Teagasc cattle specialist
Teagasc
Episode: Getting Winter Ready: The True Cost of Buying & Finishing Cattle
John Conroy
Grass10 advisor
Teagasc
Episode: Grassland Management Tips for October
Cara Sheridan
Veterinary Manager at MSD Animal Health.
MSD Animal Health
Episode: Getting Winter Ready: Vaccinations, Timing & Animal Health
James McDonnell
Chagas specialist
Chagas
Episode: Farm Succession: How to Plan the Transfer
Rose Goulding
National Cattle Breeding Centre Beef Programme Manager
Chagas (Beef Programme)
Episode: Better Genetics, Better Weanlings, Better Returns
Niall Kilrane
Research figure associated with Tully Open Day and CBV insights
ICBF / Tully Research Center
Episode: What the Latest ICBF Research Means for Beef Farmers
Niall Kerins
Beef specialist at Teagasc
Teagasc
Episode: Silage Quality to Winter Feed Advice: Teagasc Beef at Ploughing 2026

Host

Catherine Egan
Presenter covering news, information and advice for Irish beef farmers

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • The Beef Edge podcast

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

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Listeners describe the topics as interesting and informative, and praise Catherine Egan as an excellent presenter.

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#119
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#5
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Getting Winter Ready: Winter Nutrition
Q: What three tips would you give for farmers in relation to winter nutrition this year?
Test silage, measure the amount of meal and minerals actually supplied, ensure all animals can access them, and monitor young stock so feeding can be adjusted if growth falls behind.
Getting Winter Ready: Winter Nutrition
Q: How do farmers know if silage is good enough to meet the nutritional requirements of cattle this winter?
Claffey says silage testing is the timely way to establish feed quality and make supplementation decisions before animal performance suffers.
Getting Winter Ready: Keeping Cattle Healthy at Housing
Q: When it comes to dosing cattle now prior to housing or at housing, should farmers automatically be dosing or should a decision be made that what is the parasite challenge on the particular farm?
She advises against routine dosing without assessing farm-specific risks, weather, the cattle system, recent wormer use and which parasites are present. Farmers should consult their veterinarian about the right product and timing.
Getting Winter Ready: Keeping Cattle Healthy at Housing
Q: As cattle are housed for the winter in the coming weeks, what are the main herd health priorities the farmers should be taking care of now?
Meunier identifies parasites and pneumonia as major concerns. Farmers should vaccinate ahead of housing and consider the recent wet, warm weather when planning worm control and dosing.
Grassland Management Tips for October
Q: What's the most important thing, do you think, for beef farmers to do at the minute to maximize autumn grass growth on their farm?
Conroy recommends extending the grazing season, planning to use available grass, grazing paddocks cleanly with strip wires, and choosing which paddocks to close for spring.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beef Edge

What is The Beef Edge about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Practical guidance for Irish beef farmers, with recurring coverage of cattle nutrition, herd health, grassland management, breeding, farm economics and succession planning. Presenter Catherine Egan speaks with Teagasc and other agricultural specialists, veterinarians, researchers and farmers, translating technical advice and research into decisions farmers can apply on their own holdings. Conversations cover topics such as silage testing, winter feeding, vaccination, genetics, finishing budgets and farm transfer, while farmer interviews offer firsthand examples of management choices, infrastructure and production systems. The emphasis is on efficient, profitable and well-managed beef farming, with attention to changing conditions such as fo... more

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2. Natascha Meunier
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8. Niall Kilrane

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