Putting five-star bulls to the test for finishing performance in Youghal

The bulls we choose for the autumn herd will be selected with two things in mind: improving both the maternal and terminal traits of the herd, write Waterford suckler farmers Eamon and Donnchadh McCarthy

Eamon and Donnchadh McCarthy on their farm at Carrigeen, Youghal, Co Waterford. Picture: Patrick Browne

As we move into October, it’s time to look back at the performance of the finishing stock to date and see what improvements we can make for the coming season. The bulls we choose for the autumn herd will be selected with two things in mind: improving both the maternal and terminal traits of the herd. 

We always find it interesting to look back at the carcass performance of the finished stock and see what changes we can make to improve the performance of these animals going forward.