Magh Ag Sci

Please go through these calendars for both Spring and Autumn Calving herds and be aware of
when and why you carry out all tasks. I have highlighted particular jobs which you need to know the reasons why you do them. Jobs for both cows and calves are listed.

These guidelines are sourced from the Better Beef Farm's Health plans.

These can also be used as a template for your project if you are focusing on Beef.

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Please learn this table for tomorrow's class. These weights are specific to bullocks (steers). Read the points below and complete the flashcard revision of keywords.

Important Points

Calves are selected for bull beef as young calves and they are not castrated. This is a very intensive system as the bulls must be ready for slaughter at 15 months, 19 months or 22 months depending on the system.

The normal calf to two year old beef system, which is the most common system of beef production on Irish beef farms, castrates the males as calves and the steers are then ready for slaughter in 24 months, maximising compensatory growth in the second grazing system. This system is not as intensive as bull beef; therefore, it is not as high a cost system.

Artificial Insemination from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.

Please take down the following table for tonight and fill in all the blanks. Use the quizlet below to help you fill it in.
Important to know all figures for test on Friday.
Mr Gilmartin.

Use the Flashcard mode to become familiar with figures. Then progress to Scatter and Learn mode and finish by completing Test mode.

Hi folks. Please watch the clip below of today's excellent Farm Walk and Talk which was
organised by AgriAware.
Each student needs to write 5 points on each of the 7 areas which were covered today. Have it done for Friday's class please.
You can click here to access the relevant notes from the AgriAware website.

Well done to all. Mr. Gilmartin

Farm Visit Ballyhaise 2014 from Magh Éne College on Vimeo.

Hi folks please watch the following two clips and make notes to develop a mind map on this topic.

1. What is meant by reproductive efficiency?
2. List the factors for selecting female breeding stock.
3. What is AI?
4. Give the advantages and Disadvantages of AI.
5. Define the terms progeny and performance testing
6. List the main factors in a successful beef breeding strategy.
7. What is a burdizzo?
8. Explain the term compensatory growth.
9. Explain conformation with reference to the EUROP scale
10. List the 4 stages of development in an animal.
11. Explain condition Scoring.

Check out this clip below to see how breeders have developed Continental breeds to create animals who are suitable for best beef production.

Hi folks. Please copy this mindmap (enlarge by clicking on) into your notes and revise for next Friday.

Please watch the following 5min clips on Beef production using Hereford and Aberdeen Angus breeds