Best Dairy Vets Podcasts (2024)

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Suspension of Straw Incorporated Measure Proposed | Dairy Production Costs up 56% | Vets Raise Concerns 29:19

26d ago29:19

29:19

Charles O'Donnell, Aisling O'Brien and Hugh Harney bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Minister meeting farm reps over proposed suspension of straw scheme; IFA meeting on Nature Restoration Law; Latest developments on ACRES interim overpayments; Dairy production costs up by 56% sin…

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Big Beef Roadshow (Part 2) 35:14

16h ago35:14

35:14

Featuring specialists, researchers, and vets sharing key themes such as efficiency and cattle health, The Big Beef Roadshow took place across Scotland throughout May and June to support beef farmers in improving practices and driving beef systems forward. In this second of a two-part podcast, consultant Robert Ramsay and vet Colin Mason give their …

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Big Beef Roadshow (Part 1) 27:39

6h ago27:39

27:39

Featuring specialists, researchers, and vets sharing key themes such as efficiency and cattle health, The Big Beef Roadshow took place across Scotland throughout May and June to support beef farmers in improving practices and driving beef systems forward. In this first of a two-part podcast, the organisers and speakers at the series of big beef roa…

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All you need to know about the Beef Welfare Scheme 10:52

1h ago10:52

10:52

Margaret Brennan, Assistant Principal Officer for Beef Schemes with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, discusses and explains the 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme on this week’s Beef Edge podcast. The 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme (BWS) will support farmers in meal feeding suckler calves before and after weaning, and in vaccinating against clos…

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Ep 1066: Young Stock Podcast - Precision ag specialist with a touch of Claas 1:19:12

19h ago1:19:12

1:19:12

Gary Abbott speaks with Cork man, Andrew Shorten, Precision Ag Specialist with Vantage Ireland about his career to date, touching on his time spent studying, working with Claas in the UK and Australia as well as other opportunities along the way amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Andrew also discusses his decision to move back home in 2023 and offers an i…

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Dairy Heifers Rearing 40:59

1d ago40:59

40:59

In this podcast, SAC Consulting’s dairy specialist Lorna MacPherson speaks to SRUC’s dairy farms manager Sven Koops about their heifer rearing enterprise at Crichton Royal Farm. There have been a lot of changes made to the way heifers have been reared and one of the biggest changes has been moving from a housed TMR system to a pasture based system.…

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Ep 1065: Farm Tech Talk Ep 227 - Weaning prices, TAMS approval, forage crops and fodder budgets 49:28

4d ago49:28

49:28

This week, Adam discusses the positive weaning trade and the Beef Welfare Scheme, Martin covers the TAMS approval process and Siobhan talks about straw and forage crops that livestock farmers can grow. Adam also speaks with John O’Loughlin from Grassland Agro about fertiliser and fodder supplies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

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Ep 1064: Farming News - weanling trade soars, ACRES strife and the new suckler scheme 26:33

4d ago26:33

26:33

This week, we hear of record price paid for weanlings, the number of farmers withdrawing from ACRES and the opening of the new €50/calf suckler scheme. This podcast is supported by ESB Networks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP 1063 Tillage Podcast: Harvest, cropping plans and genetics 30:41

5d ago30:41

30:41

On this week’s show we bring you the latest harvest report and news from the paper. We talk to Dr Barbara Doyle Prestwich about gene-editing, genetic modification, explain how these technologies work and how they can be a help to agriculture and food production. We chat to Seedtech’s Nigel Whyte on cropping plans and as always have the grain market…

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Beef Welfare Scheme Opens | Decline in Liquid Milk Suppliers | Farmers at 'Very High' Risk of Skin Cancer 28:46

5d ago28:46

28:46

Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Beef Welfare Scheme opens for applications; Call for increase in July milk price; Continued decline in liquid milk suppliers; Farmers urged to review fodder; Concern over RZLT impact on farml…

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Preparing for weaning with Teagasc Vet John Donlon 18:13

6d ago18:13

18:13

Teagasc researcher and vet, John Donlon, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss the main issues that arise around weaning time and how to prevent them. It’s been a difficult year for cows and calves and performance of some calves has been impacted by the extended spring and grazing conditions and weather. John says that many calves may have…

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Ep 1062: Young Stock Podcast - Episode 108 - Many Irons in the Fire 22:20

8d ago22:20

22:20

A well-known figure in the sheep industry, Dwayne Shiels has many irons in the fire, and we found out just how he keeps them all hot. Lecturing, pedigree sheep farming and completing you PhD are busy individual tasks; throw the whole lot together and you get what Letterkenny man Dwayne Shiels balances in his day-to-day life. We chat to Dwayne about…

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The Monthly Grass10 Update with Niamh Doyle 4:38

10d ago4:38

4:38

Teagasc Grass10 advisor, Niamh Doyle, gives her monthly update discussing grass management tips for the month ahead. Currently, growth is ahead of demand on farms and Niamh highlights management and targets for the coming weeks. Second cut harvested in the past few days indicates the yields are back around the country and for farmers that will need…

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Ep 1061: Farm Tech Talk Ep 226 - Italian guests at Tullamore Farm, store lamb market and lack of support for the dairy sector. 46:32

11d ago46:32

46:32

This week, we talk to Adam about his Italian guests at Tullamore Farm and his conversation with Michael Murray from ESB Networks. Martin updates us on the store lamb market and Aidan discusses the lack of support for the dairy sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dairy and Cattle Farm Incomes to Rise | Baling Assistance Payment Launched | Ugandan Nuns Gifted Tractor 27:55

12d ago27:55

27:55

Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Dairy and cattle farm incomes set to rise; Baling Assistance Payment launched; Vet medicine discussions continue; 134 cases of land with noxious weeds; Concerns over hedgerows on rural roads;…

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Ep 1060: Farming News - live export trade, electric picnic escorts and vet shortages at sheep sales 29:17

12d ago29:17

29:17

We discuss a range of stories on this week’s podcast including the live export trade, vet shortages affecting sheep sales, tillage farmers being escorted around Electric Picnic, how it’s been a historically quiet summer for relief milkers and how tillage and dairy farms have sized up in the last 10 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Ep 1059: Tillage podcast: A new combine, yields, beetle and straw 34:31

12d ago34:31

34:31

On this week’s show we visit Co Cork to talk to Goldcrop’s John Dunne who started to harvest winter barley variety trials with a brand new plot combine this week. Conor Kehoe talks to Dr Kelly Jowett on the benefits of some beetles for soils. We look at this week’s paper, have details on the new Baling Assistance Payment, look at grain trends and h…

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Aidan Murray’s Beef Management Tips for August 21:41

14d ago21:41

21:41

Teagasc Beef Specialist, Aidan Murray, discusses beef management tips for the month ahead on the latest Beef Edge podcast. Aidan says that farmers with autumn calving herds should keep cows fit prior to calving, ensure minerals are supplemented pre-calving, particularly iodine and copper, and he explains ways to avoid mastitis and create awareness …

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Ep 1058: Young Stock Podcast - Episode 107 - Are milking robots the future? 22:36

15d ago22:36

22:36

This week, Noel Bardon discusses robotic milking and feeding systems with Lely farm management support adviser Sinead Gallagher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1057: Farm Tech Talk Ep 225 - Tullamore Farm Open Day, ACRES, Nitrates Action Plan by An Taisce, farm safety 1:09:49

18d ago1:09:49

1:09:49

This week, we chat to Adam who’s reviewing the Tullamore Farm Open Day, to Darren about the ACRES changes and Aidan on the Nitrates Action Plan by An Taisce. We also talk about farm safety with Michael Murray from ESB Networks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1056: Tillage podcast: straw turnaround analysis and reaction 41:08

18d ago41:08

41:08

On this week's show we talk about the reinstatement of the Straw Incorporation measure (SIM), analyse the events of the passed week and discuss what happens next. We outline the early reaction to the €175/ha payment for baling, ask how it affects the tillage budget, where the money is going to come from for baling, the €100/ha support payment and a…

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Straw Incorporation Measure u-turn | National Farm Survey | Nitrates programme legal challenge 28:21

18d ago28:21

28:21

Charles O’Donnell, Aisling O’Brien and Rubina Freiberg bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Straw Incorporation Measure reinstated with €175/ha baling payment; Average farm income drops 57% to just under €20,000; Over €40m spent on TB programme; Nitrates legal challenge referred to …

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Ep 1055: Farming News - Red tape risks €3bn, fresh rewetting concerns and 2023 income slump 29:01

18d ago29:01

29:01

This week, we bring you the latest on a new report commissioned by the Irish Farmers Journal of the future impact of red on the farming sector, new concerns on rewetting targets and Teagasc’s 2023 National Farm Survey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Grass management for the coming weeks 9:55

21d ago9:55

9:55

This week’s Beef Edge podcast is a joint episode with Ciaran Lynch from Ovicast and we are joined by Grass10 advisor Niamh Doyle to get an update on the current situation and discussing management tips for the coming weeks. Niamh says there have been many factors that have limited grass growth over the last number of months such as lower temperatur…

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Ep 1054: Young Stock Podcast - Episode 106 - Three UCD Ag grads, three years on 33:33

22d ago33:33

33:33

Darragh Giblin who works with Dovea Genetics, Niamh Keane who works with Tirlán and Tommy O'Sullivan who is currently in Dubai working with Alltech are this week's guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1053: Farm Tech Talk Ep 224 - lower carcase weights, weaned lamb performance on Tullamore Farm, nitrogen allowances, preview Tullamore Farm open day Tuesday 23rd of July 44:55

25d ago44:55

44:55

This week we talked to Adam on lower carcass weights, Darren about weaned lamb performance on Tullamore Farm and Aidan talks to us on nitrogen allowances. We also preview Tullamore Farm open day next Tuesday 23rd of July Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1051: Farming News - straw scheme scrapped, surcharges and milking before the All-Ireland 32:44

25d ago32:44

32:44

On this week’s Farming News Podcast, the team are joined by tillage editor Siobhán Walsh who talks about farmers’ frustrations on the Minister’s decision to suspend the straw chopping scheme. Declan O’Brien outlines his story on Dairygold’s surcharge for weekend feed deliveries, Noel Bardon has figures on farmers winning appeals and the team discus…

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Ep 1052: The Last Straw: farmers speak out on straw scheme 33:28

25d ago33:28

33:28

On this special The Last Straw Podcast Jack Kennedy talks to tillage editor Siobhán Walsh on where we currently stand on the Straw Incorporation Measure. Farmers Pádraig Connery from Waterford and Danny Doyle from Kildare tell us how they have already chopped and fear they won't be paid. They detail the money they will lose if the scheme is abandon…

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Mini-Series: The Science of Food. Episode four - Foraging for Plants and Grains 33:26

27d ago33:26

33:26

Welcome to the final part 4 of a four-episode mini-series, produced by Kerry Hammond of the SAC Consulting Food & Enterprise Team (part of SRUC). This mini-series focuses on the science of food. In this episode, Kerry is joined by Ciara Bow the founder and Entrepreneur behind Gledfield Distillery, NPD Chef at SAC Consulting, Morag Hamilton, and Pro…

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Ep 1050: The Tillage Podcast - Disbelief at straw suspension 34:14

26d ago34:14

34:14

On this week's podcast Siobhán Walsh and Stephen Robb chat about the Minister for Agriculture's idea to suspend the Straw Incorporation Measure for 2024. They detail some of the reaction they received from farmers on the announcement and talk through what they think is an unbelievable decision by the Minister which will hit tillage farmers hard in …

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Mini-Series: The Science of Food. Episode three - Hearing about Hemp 58:14

27d ago58:14

58:14

Welcome to part 3 of a four-episode mini-series, produced by Kerry Hammond of the SAC Consulting Food & Enterprise Team (part of SRUC). This mini-series focuses on the science of food. In this episode, Kerry is joined by Ali Easson the founder and Entrepreneur behind Hemp it Up! , NPD Chef at SAC Consulting, Morag Hamilton, and SRUC Researcher, Dr …

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Mini-Series: The Science of Food. Episode two - Diving into Dairy 45:50

27d ago45:50

45:50

Welcome to part 2 of a four-episode mini-series, produced by Kerry Hammond of the SAC Consulting Food & Enterprise Team (part of SRUC). This mini-series focuses on the science of food. In this episode, Kerry is joined by Jane Mackie the founder and Entrepreneur behind Rora Dairy, NPD Chef at SAC Consulting, Morag Hamilton, and SRUC Head of Dairy Re…

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Mini-Series: The Science of Food. Episode one - The Enterprise Showcase 31:07

27d ago31:07

31:07

Welcome to part 1 of a four-episode mini-series, produced by Kerry Hammond of the SAC Consulting Food & Enterprise Team (part of SRUC). This mini-series focuses on the science of food. In this episode, Kerry podcasts live from an Enterprise Showcase event on campus at SRUC Craibstone. Hear from speakers like Neil Freckingham, the ONE Seedpod Direct…

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Reducing the finishing age nationally 12:23

29d ago12:23

12:23

Reducing the mean finishing age of prime beef cattle from 26 to 22-23 months by 2030 is fundamental to achieving Ireland’s 25% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture and on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast, Teagasc researcher Paul Smith discusses this topic. Paul explains the main messages relating to reducing age …

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Ep 1049: Young Stock Podcast - Episode 105 - Diversifying my farm into anaerobic digestion 49:43

29d ago49:43

49:43

Stephen Robb talks to tillage and dairy farmer Colm Carpenter about his decision to diversify his farm into biomethane, what it means for farmers and how to get the dairy industry involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1048: Farm Tech Talk Ep 223 - National Beef Welfare Scheme, market twist for lambs and Dairy Beef Open Day 1:10:11

1M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

This week, we talk to Adam on the details of the National Beef Welfare Scheme, Darren about the latest market twist for lambs and Aidan Brennan talks to us on Dairy Beef Open Day. Darren also talks to Edward Healy from Grassland AGRO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1047: Farming News - Beef scheme issues, emissions reductions and succession 32:14

1M ago32:14

32:14

Farmers frozen out of this year’s €50/head Beef Welfare Scheme, positive moves by the agriculture industry to see emissions from the sector fall by 4.5% as well issues around succession and why farming may not be appealing to younger people are among the topics discussed on this week’s podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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The (Lack of) Diversity in UK Vets 22:31

1M ago22:31

22:31

In this podcast episode, veterinary lecturer Adam Masri aims to highlight some of the reasons behind the lack of diversity within the UK's veterinary profession and among UK veterinary students. Adam speaks to veterinary surgeon and co-founder of the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society (BVEDS), Dr Navaratnam Partheeban OBE who raises…

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Average Dairy Farmer Income | €20m Scheme for Suckler Farmers | Low Fodder Stock Advice 32:49

1M ago32:49

32:49

Francess McDonnell, Aisling O'Brien and Louise Hickey bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes: Fodder stocks: what should farmers do next; Warning over dairy farmer’s income levels; The financial and mental impacts of low milk yields in 2024; €20m scheme for suckler farmers to open in e…

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Ep 1046: The Tillage Podcast -Varieties, trials and cereal breeders 22:45

1M ago22:45

22:45

On this week’s tillage podcast we’re focusing on varieties. We chatted to the Department’s Séamus Kearney at the Irish Seed Trade Open Day held at the Department of Agriculture’s Farm in Ballyderowan, Co Cork. Séamus talks all things winter and spring barley. We also caught up with Dirk Hamke of Beun Seed. Breun are responsible for varieties like t…

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Energy and farm diversification options for farmers 26:23

1M ago26:23

26:23

Barry Caslin, Teagasc Energy & Rural Development Specialist, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss energy and farm diversification options and the areas for farmers to consider. It is a very big area including: Anaerobic Digestion, Energy, Solar, Electricity, Biomass, Community Energy, Business Diversification, Food Business Start Ups, Agr…

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Ep 1045: Young Stock Podcast - Episode 104 - ASA president at the age of 30 26:08

1M ago26:08

26:08

As the youngest ever president of the Agriculture Science Association, Niamh has had a busy year organising various events and information evenings.She gives us an exclusive on this year's conference taking place on the 5 September in the Lyrath Estate, Co Kilkenny. Starting in a graduate role in Glanbia, Niamh is now the livestock identification a…

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Ep 1044: Farm Tech Talk Ep222 - Weanling price boom, lamb price and Grassland Farmer of the Year 40:51

1M ago40:51

40:51

This week we talk to Adam about the boom in suckler weanling prices, Darren on the latest lamb price and Aidan on his trip to Grassland Farmer of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1043: Farming news - weanling trade up, tillage area down and grass growth struggling 27:08

1M ago27:08

27:08

This week, we hear of positive signs for the weanling trade, a drop in the tillage area and lagging grass growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 1042: The Tillage Podcast - yield estimates, cover crops, varieties and plans 25:23

1M ago25:23

25:23

This week's paper is a bumper tillage edition. We look at all the top stories in the podcast including details of a survey of agronomists from around the country which estimates a decline in grain and straw production. We look at cover crop rules for grazing. Harvest is nearly upon us, but weather is showery. We have the forecast and information on…

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