Mount Temple farmer to host calf care collaborative roadshow

A Mount Temple farmer will host CalfCare Summer Events 2025, a collaborative roadshow by Animal Health Ireland (AHI) and Teagasc’s DairyBeef 500 campaign, on Thursday, June 26.

Irvine Allen, who farms at Williamstown (N37 T327), will host farmers for an event which will promote calf care and the potential of beef production from the dairy herd.

Summer Events 2025 is a fresh addition to CalfCare’s traditional new year schedule, will showcase how to maintain recommended average daily gain to achieve optimal performance; mid-season grass management and achieving good silage quality; what farmers need to know about parasite control at grass and in advance of housing and the key health tasks to avoid a growth check in your cattle.

Animal Health Ireland CalfCare Programme Manager, Michelle McGrath, explained why the Summer Events schedule has been initiated.

“This addition to our CalfCare series will deliver the latest information and advice on boosting animal performance, discuss the significance of quality silage, up-to-date health checks on your herd and what farmers need to prioritise across the board.

"The longer evenings also lend themselves to hosting events such as these so we hope the scheduling will also prove popular with farm families to continue our efforts to promote calf health and helping farmers achieve optimal performance," Ms McGrath said.

The CalfCare Summer Events 2025 programme is being run with the help and support of the co-ops and meat processors in each region.

The event at the Irvine farm is scheduled to commence on June 26 at 7pm, followed by refreshments.

For further information, visit www.animalhealthireland.ie/calfcare/