Concentrate timing, not volume, key in Teagasc beef trial

The early results also include variation between different sire breeds within the dairy herd. File picture.

Teagasc has released interesting results from research into finishing beef animals at 19 months with low levels of concentrate fed. The research also includes findings on reducing nitrogen use.

The research is being carried out within the Derrypatrick suckler calf-to-beef herd at Teagasc Grange, and Dr Paul Crosson recently spoke about the results on a Teagasc Beef Edge podcast.