The Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority (Teagasc) of Johnstown Castle, in Wexford County, is hosting the Teagasc DairyBEEF2019 Open Day May 21.
The theme of the event - “Development of knowledge for a developing industry” - is aimed at conveying a number of key ideas to a wide farming community.
Four technological “villages” will be presented, each of which contains an array of information to optimize the environmental and financial sustainability of livestock systems.
Donald Fahy, head of the “village of genetics,” said: “Optimizing animal genetics is a central element of these pillars of sustainability and will be the focus of the genetic village at DairyBEEF2019. There will also be several key stands in the genetic “village” regarding the most recent test results conducted by the ICBF (Irish Cattle Breeding Federation) regarding the final index of the father and the associated effect on the offspring during the final period. ”
Continuing, Donald Fahy said: “The latest breeding trends will also be discussed that day as part of the Gene Ireland dairy-beef breeding program.”
“This Open Day promises to be an excellent event, thanks to which farmers will have the opportunity to interact with research staff to get answers to all their questions,” concluded the head of the “village of genetics”.
