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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
Calving
Nutrition
Cattle Farming

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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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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As part of the ‘Getter Winter Ready’ series, Teagasc cattle specialist, David Argue, discusses the Teagasc beef budgets on the latest Beef Edge podcast this week.

With cattle prices at very strong levels over the past year, the economics of buying a... more

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Grass10 Advisor, John Conroy, joins Catherine Egan with grassland management tips for the month ahead.

John discusses closing up paddocks in rotation, starting with the paddocks near the farmyard – the sheltered and the driest paddocks that will be ... more

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As part of the Getting Winter Ready series, Catherine Egan is joined on this week’s Beef Edge podcast by MSD Animal Health Veterinary Manager, Cara Sheridan, to discuss an important part of preparing cattle for winter housing: vaccination.

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Recent Guests

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
Ruth Fennell
Chagas specialist
Chagas/Teagasc
Episode: The Importance of Farm Succession Planning
James O'Sullivan
DairyBeef 500 farmer from County Cork
DairyBeef 500 program
Episode: Making Dairy Beef Pay: James O’Sullivan’s Farm System

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Catherine Egan
Host of The Beef Edge

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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    Ireland5 years ago

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The show is seen as a reliable resource for beef farming trends and policy context.
Catherine Egan is perceived as a knowledgeable, credible host who keeps discussions accessible.
Listeners appreciate practical, field-ready farming tips that translate to real on-farm gains.

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#156
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#94
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#28
Ireland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#146
New Zealand/Government
Apple Podcasts
#204
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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.
Grassland Management Tips for October
Q: Given the year we've had, what is the grass situation on farm this October?
Conroy says grass supply has recovered better than expected after the dry spell, with a strong current supply, although shorter days and cooler temperatures will reduce growth.
Getting Winter Ready: Vaccinations, Timing & Animal Health
Q: What are some of the common mistakes that you see being made when it comes to vaccination?
Sheridan cites not reading the product leaflet, poor refrigeration and temperature control, using opened bottles beyond their shelf life, and incorrect dosing or administration. She emphasizes following the product's instructions and handling vaccines carefully.
Getting Winter Ready: Vaccinations, Timing & Animal Health
Q: What are the main respiratory diseases that farmers should be considering vaccinating for?
Sheridan lists RSV, PI3 and IBR among the key viruses, alongside Mannheimia haemolytica, Histophilus somni and Mycoplasma on the bacterial side. She notes that more than one pathogen may be involved when cattle develop pneumonia.
Getting Winter Ready: The True Cost of Buying & Finishing Cattle
Q: How quickly can that change the actual economics of the budgets that you completed if you're down by 0.4 of a kilo a day over that finishing period?
Over 100 days, a 0.4-kilogram daily gain shortfall means 40 kilograms less liveweight, or roughly 22 to 24 kilograms of carcass weight. At prices above €7 per kilogram, Argue estimates a shortfall of about €150 to €160.

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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?

A practical, practitioner-focused series for Irish beef farmers and agribusiness professionals, with a heavy emphasis on grass-based finishing, genetics, and market dynamics. Episodes frequently feature Teagasc researchers and industry bodies, plus farmer guests sharing on-farm strategies—from drought management and silage quality to CBV indexing, AI breeding, and open days. Notable is the consistent pairing of technical insight with actionable takeaways, underscored by events like Beef 2026 and farm-specific demonstrations. The show often highlights profitability through efficiency, sustainable practices, and adoption of proven systems, making it valuable for listeners seeking real-world farming improvements and policy context for beef ope... more

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4. James McDonnell
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