By Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme advisor Seán Cummins
In an era of beef price volatility, maximising animal performance and keeping a firm handle on costs are key to generating a profit in calf to beef systems.
As profitability is a function of sales, less purchases and costs, maximising the performance of every animal is key to optimising profitability.
Notable improvements in livestock performance have been recorded across the Teagasc Green Acres farms. One farmer who has made a number of tweaks and is now beginning to witness increased performance is Richard Long in Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford.