Westmeath farm to host CalfCare summer roadshow

Irvine Alle, a farmer in Williamstown near Finea, will host the CalfCare Summer Event 2025 on Thursday June 26.

The CalfCare Summer Event is a collaborative roadshow by Animal Health Ireland and Teagasc’s Dairy Beef 500 Campaign.

The event aims to promote calf care and the potential of beef production from dairy herds, the event is also a new addition to CalfCare’s traditional new year schedule.

This year's event will provide farmers with expert knowledge on calf rearing and maintenance of animal health.

Michelle McGrath, Animal Health Ireland CalfCare Programme Manager, said: “Summer Events schedule has been initiated. “These new events represent a natural addition to the highly successful events we’ve been holding around the country over recent Januarys.

“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.”

Teagasc’s DairyBeef 500 Programme Co-ordinator, Alan Dillon, added:

“These events will be a new venture for AHI and Teagasc in highlighting the importance of mid-season management for calves.

"The first 12 months of life is where ground is lost in calf to beef systems and these events will help address some of the issues facing farmers.”