51AV视频

The Northern Irish family achieving premium returns on a low-input, grass-based beef system

Beef cattle performance is closely monitored by the Turley family of Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, where the suckler herd policy is shaped by bovine TB constraints and a low-cost approach

clock 鈥� 7 min read
Frank and Paul Turley
Image:

Frank and Paul Turley

The 200-cow herd at Struell 51AV视频produces steers and heifers for finishing at an average deadweight of 310-320kg at 17-18 months old, explains Paul Turley. He farms the 202-hectare (500-acre) holding...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on Livestock

Loss of lungworm vaccine prompts further thinking for disease prevention
Livestock

Loss of lungworm vaccine prompts further thinking for disease prevention

The news that the current lungworm vaccine will cease production from 2028, is cause for concern for the UK cattle sector

Katie Fallon
Katie Fallon
clock 22 August 2026 鈥� 5 min read
Livestock farming will not recover from drought by rain alone, warns vet
Livestock

Livestock farming will not recover from drought by rain alone, warns vet

Feed is the most immediate problem facing the livestock sector

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 21 August 2026 鈥� 1 min read
Bluetongue misinformation - what farmers really need to know
Livestock

Bluetongue misinformation - what farmers really need to know

Bluetongue virus itself poses the greatest threat to breeding performance, not the vaccine.

Farmers Guardian
Farmers Guardian
clock 11 August 2026 鈥� 6 min read