Declan
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Declan has a BAgrSC in Animal and Crop Production and has just completed a UCD/Teagasc PhD in Beef Production.
Declan Marren on 15 Jan 2021
Thrive: preparing for calf arrival
The Thrive programme farms are already busy planning for the arrival of this year’s batch of calves.
Declan Marren on 15 Jan 2021
How effective is your winter dosing protocol?
Taking a dung sample at this time of year will tell you how successful your winter dose programme has been this winter.
Declan Marren on 09 Jan 2021
In pictures: heifers a roaring trade in Roscrea
Friday’s sale of heifers saw some top prices being paid for stylish suckler-bred stock.
Declan Marren on 08 Jan 2021
Thrive: dairy calf-to-beef weekly roundup
With the majority of the 2019-born stock now slaughtered, January provides the perfect time to reflect on last year's performance and prepare for the arrival of calves in spring.
Declan Marren on 08 Jan 2021
Managing straw usage and minimising waste this winter
On beef farms with dry-floor sheds, the straw bill can be quite significant each year. Declan Marren outlines some tips to get the best use out of every bale this winter.
Declan Marren on 12 Jan 2021
MartBids: first sale of the year in Nenagh Mart
The first sale of the year in Central Auctions Mart, Nenagh, took place on Tuesday, with 120 cattle offered for sale. Powered by MartBids.
Declan Marren on 05 Jan 2021
In pictures: The Belgian Blue heifers giving 300kg carcase weights at 21 months
Declan Marren outlines the latest slaughter data from the Thrive demonstration farm, as the final eight Belgian Blue heifers head for the factory.
Declan Marren on 05 Jan 2021
Caution when feeding forage crops in frosty weather
With temperatures dropping significantly this week, farmers outwintering stock on forage crops need to be extra cautious.
Declan Marren on 05 Jan 2021
Frozen water supply in cattle sheds
Severe frost in recent days in parts of the country has seen water supply’s frozen in some beef sheds.
Declan Marren on 06 Jan 2021
Thrive: housed heifers struggle to leave a positive margin
Declan Marren looks at the production performance and economics of the last eight heifers slaughtered on the Thrive demo farm.
Declan Marren on 19 Dec 2020
In pictures: slaughter performance of Thrive bullocks
The latest batch of bullocks were slaughtered this week from the Thrive demonstration farm. Declan Marren takes a look at carcase weight, kill-out percentages and conformation and fat scores.
Declan Marren on 20 Dec 2020
Teagasc beef conference: weanling performance during first winter
Key factors to consider during the first winter period for beef weanlings.