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Adding The ImpactAdding The ImpactBreaking Free: Overcoming Childhood Trauma & Self-Sabotage with Cathy FeenanHave you ever felt like you're holding yourself back without even knowing why? In this episode, Cathy Feenan, trauma therapist, life coach, and best-selling author, joins Celine Egan to unpack how hidden childhood patterns could be shaping your success, relationships, and mindset today. What you’ll discover: What childhood trauma really is (hint: it's not just the big things) How early experiences shape self-doubt, perfectionism, and people-pleasing Why we sabotage our own success, and how to break free Practical ways to rewire limiting beliefs and step into confidence How healing past woun...2025-03-1441 minOff the EaselOff the EaselEpisode 127: The Perfect Gourd with Kristen EganSend us a textOn this Off the Easel Podcast episode, listeners are invited into the creative world of Kristen Egan, where they delve deep into her artistic process and inspirations. Hosted by Skye Becker-Yamakawa and Catherine Moore, the conversation flows organically, exploring Kristen’s journey, from her earliest influences to her current projects. Through anecdotes and reflections, Kristen shares intimate details about her craft, revealing the motivations behind her work and the challenges she has faced along the way. With insightful questions and candid responses, this interview offers a glimpse into the hear...2024-06-121h 15Lucky Girls Don\'t QuitLucky Girls Don't QuitWe're Going on Tour! with Egan 🚌This week on the podcast, we have our first return guest, Egan, back on the pod for a big announcement! (3:27) Welcome back, Egan! ✍️ (8:59) We hit turbulence 🛬 (19:37) Questions for Egan 🤔 (27:13) Catherine, Princess of Wales 👸 (36:07) Tour Dates 🚌 (48:44) Rose, Bud & Thorn 🌹 This episode is proudly sponsored by ⁠Wally Kidd⁠. Learn more at ⁠wallykidd.com⁠. Follow Sweetwater Floral: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.sweetwaterfloral.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠2024-03-1959 minWe Happy Few 506 The PodcastWe Happy Few 506 The PodcastCatherine WylerSend us a textJoining Matt for this weeks episode is guest host, Henry Sledge, who interview Catherine Wyler.Catherine is the daughter of multi-award winning director William Wyler. Her father, William, directed the 1944 Memphis Belle documentary, that was used to boost morale back in the US, as well as a number of other movies such as Ben-Hur, The Best Years of Our Lives, Withering Heights and many more.Catherine herself went on to produce the 1990 movie Memphis Belle and be Executive Producer on the HBO documentary The Cold Blue.For...2023-10-1137 minOviCastOviCastGetting clover into the grazing swardOn this week’s OviCast, I’m joined by Catherine Egan host of the Teagasc Beef Edge podcast for a joint episode to discuss all things clover with Dr. Mike Egan, Teagasc researcher.  Mike starts by highlighting the potential role of clover in drystock systems, how it works and the potential cost savings.  We discuss the impact of soil fertility and weed control has on successful establishment and Mike talks about the impact of timing, sowing rate and varieties selection and over-sowing methods of incorporating clover in to sward.  Post...2023-04-2529 minMeet The Coach (Carla Egan Consulting Podcast)Meet The Coach (Carla Egan Consulting Podcast)New Year Find You ~BONUS EPISODE~🦩 Welcome to a BONUS episode before SEASON 3 begins! Your episode host is Zoë Wood (Video Confidence Coach) Queen of First Impressions. Zoë (she/they) is your personal branding coach and marketing strategist. Your usual series host is Carla Egan. Carla (she/her) is a leadership coach with +20 years of corporate experience across various sectors. At The Coaching Directory (TCD), we’re all about connecting clients with qualified coaches! We promote coaching events, challenges, workshops, and webinars, and also offer a matching service. 🦩 Listen to this podcast episode here 🦩 View the website2023-01-2310 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeACRES UpdateTeagasc Environment specialist, Catherine Keena, joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the new Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme also known as ACRES.  This new €1.5 billion flagship agri-environment scheme closed last week for applications of which there were 47,000 applications.  There were 27,000 in the general scheme comprising of Tier 1, 2 and 3. The farmers that are successfully accepted into the scheme will receive a letter from the DAFM. Once the letter is received farmers will also receive a detailed copy of their ACRES plan.  While Ca...2022-12-1408 minOff the EaselOff the EaselEpisode 32: I See Dead People: Interview with Mike EganSend us a textWhat do airports, funeral directing, and artists all have in common?  Mike Egan!  This week Cathering Moore and Skye Becker-Yamakawa have a fascinating conversation with the extremely talented artist, Mike Egan.  Mike takes us on his journey to becoming a fine artist.  He describes many cool projects, ranging anywhere from ceramic skull collaborations, as well as thrifting for pull toys.  Join us on this exciting adventure and get inspired with Mike Egan.Check out Skye's and Catherine's work at:Skye Becker-Yamakawa I...2022-08-1732 minMeet The Coach (Carla Egan Consulting Podcast)Meet The Coach (Carla Egan Consulting Podcast)Catherine Wood of Life Renewal🦩 See Catherine's Profile Catherine Wood (she/her) is passionate about evidence-based coaching techniques for reducing and experiencing less stress and overwhelm. She currently works with corporate leaders and employees in global organisations who are struggling to manage stress and overwhelm. Catherine is the Founder of Life Renewal which is an online business combining coaching with neuroscience. She provides products and services (which includes an app, ThinkLessStress) for corporate leaders and employee to increase their mental fitness resulting in less stress and overwhelm. Your host is Carla Egan. Carla (she/her) is a leadership coach with +20 yea...2022-07-2518 minNeighborZilla PodcastNeighborZilla PodcastTerminal (2004)Francesca & Jake take a look at a Spielberg classic from 2004 starring Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The NZ crew give a truly unique review of a great film. Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/neighborzilla-podcast--5146666/support.2022-05-2548 minSarah\'s Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 113: Spring 2022 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)In the Spring 2022 Book Preview, Catherine (Gilmore Guide to Books) and I shared our most anticipated books that released April – May 2022.  In today’s episode, we’re circling back to update you on the books we’ve had a chance to read — or at least attempted.  Given my ongoing success rate with spring releases, I’m starting to wonder if that is just the best season for my type of books!  This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Introducing Summer Shelves (a co...2022-05-2547 minBook SocietyBook SocietyCatherine Wolff and I talk about Timothy Egan's book A Pilgrimage to EternityCatherine Wolff and I talk about Timothy Egan's book A Pilgrimage to Eternity.  I also make her answer for all of the Catholic Church's crimes.Buy A Pilgrimage to Eternity:https://www.amazon.com/Pilgrimage-Eternity-Canterbury-Search-Faith/dp/0735225230Beyond:https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Humankind-Thinks-About-Heaven/dp/1594634459/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YKHFRSIK6D33&keywords=Beyond%2C+how+humankind&qid=1651783501&s=books&sprefix=beyond%2C+how+humankind%2Cstripbooks%2C123&sr=1-12022-05-0620 minSarah\'s Bookshelves LiveSarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 109: Spring 2022 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)Welcome to the Spring 2022 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books! In this episode, Catherine and I share our most anticipated books coming out in April – May 2022. This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Announcements In conjunction with my upcoming 9th annual Summer Reading Guide, I will be releasing a companion for Superstars Patrons ($7/mo)! The companion is called Summer Shelves and will feature backlist reading recommendations from former podcast guests.  Plus, both Catherine and Susie wil...2022-04-0649 minStream Popular Full Audiobooks in Kids, HumorStream Popular Full Audiobooks in Kids, HumorSneaks by Catherine EganPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/530080to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sneaks Author: Catherine Egan Narrator: Jeremy Carlisle Parker Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 55 minutes Release date: January 18, 2022 Genres: Humor Publisher's Summary: Men in Black meets middle school! A school project takes an alien turn when three kids uncover a secret society whose aim is to keep sneaks--mischievous interdimensional sprites--from slipping into our universe! When Ben Harp sees his teacher's watch crawling across the hallway, he thinks he must be dreaming.    But no, he’s just seen his first Sneak—an interdimensional mischief-maker that can borrow the form of any ordina...2022-01-187h 55Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Kids, Fairy Tales & FolkloreDownload Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Kids, Fairy Tales & FolkloreSneaks by Catherine EganPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/530080to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sneaks Author: Catherine Egan Narrator: Jeremy Carlisle Parker Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 55 minutes Release date: January 18, 2022 Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore Publisher's Summary: Men in Black meets middle school! A school project takes an alien turn when three kids uncover a secret society whose aim is to keep sneaks--mischievous interdimensional sprites--from slipping into our universe! When Ben Harp sees his teacher's watch crawling across the hallway, he thinks he must be dreaming.    But no, he’s just seen his first Sneak—an interdimensional mischief-maker that can borrow the form of any...2022-01-187h 55The Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeWhat you need to know about animal housing for over the winterFor the third and final part of the ‘Getting Winter Ready’ series, this week’s Beef Edge podcast is focusing on animal housing for the coming months and Catherine Egan is joined by vet & UCD lecturer Catherine McAloon. Firstly, Catherine highlights the importance of space allowance over the winter period to maximise performance. Good ventilation is also critical and Catherine describes the two ventilation types, focusing on the size of the inlet and outlet for air to circulate in the shed. Draughts are just as bad, if not worse, than poor air movement and stuffy conditions and Catherine emphasises the import...2021-11-1016 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgePreparation for Weaning Part 1: How to prevent pneumoniaIn the first of a two part series on planning in preparation for weaning, vet Charles Chavasse, Area Veterinary Manager with Zoetis, joins Catherine Egan on the latest Beef Edge to discuss how to prevent pneumonia. Charles first describes how most pneumonia is caused by a mix of viruses and bacteria. Vaccines are an aid to the control of pneumonia as the vaccines reduce lung damage caused by viruses allowing antibiotics to work more effectively on bacteria. This reduces the need for antibiotics. Charles discusses the cost of vaccines compared to the cost of a pneumonia outbreak. Preventing one severe...2021-07-2822 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe school competition that challenges students to rear five Irish Angus calves over 18 monthsThis week’s Beef Edge podcast finds out about the Certified Irish Angus Schools competition that challenges students to rear five Irish Angus calves over 18 months while completing a research project and which is organised in partnership with ABP Ireland and Kepak Group. Catherine Egan is joined by Darragh Barlow, a student at the Abbey School Tipperary town which is one of the five finalist schools, his Ag Science teacher Michael O’Dwyer, and William Delaney from the Certified Irish Angus Producer Group. Darragh describes their journey to date and how the calves have been managed and how they have perf...2021-06-1622 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeInsights from Sligo Contract Rearer, Kieran KieltyContract rearer Kieran Kielty from Co.Sligo joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss how he operates a contract heifer rearing system. Kieran explains how he has developed the system over the past number of years and he outlines the importance of grassland management and quality silage in this system. As Kieran works off farm he highlights the benefits of contract rearing while maintaining a work life balance. Being a part of the local contract rearing discussion group is also a benefit to Kieran as he gets to visit other farms and discuss management decisions wi...2021-06-0917 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeContract rearing – an alternative income opportunity?With many drystock farmers looking for possible alternative income opportunities for their farms, contract heifer rearing has increasingly become an option and Teagasc advisor Tom Coll and specialist Gordon Peppard join Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss what’s involved. Gordon says it is a very attractive option with a lot of benefits such as providing a steady monthly cash flow, reduced investment and reduced risks associated with beef prices with potentially more profits if managed correctly. Gordon also discusses the contract heifer rearing agreement and outlines the costs involved for the rearer - the high...2021-06-0222 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeBreeding Season for the Derrypatrick HerdDerrypatrick herd Manager, Michael McManus, joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the breeding season. There is 100% AI used in the herd and Michael describes how sires are selected and what sires are being used this year. It has been a very difficult year on the farm managing grass like other farms around the country and he highlights how some of the silage ground had to be grazed and will be cut at the end of June. Michael then gives an overview of how last year’s cattle performed and the plan for...2021-05-2611 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeBDGP, BEAM, BEEP-S UpdateAidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist joins Catherine Egan on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the various beef schemes. Firstly, Aidan outlined the actions that farmers had to continue to do in order to comply with the BDGP 1 extension and Aidan advised on various scenarios such as a stock bull being injured or replaced. Next Aidan discussed the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure (BEAM) as applicants committed to reduce the production of bovine livestock manure nitrogen on the holding by 5% for the period 01 July 2020 to 30 June 2021 as compared with the period 01 July 2018 to 30 Ju...2021-05-1927 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeTop Tips for Making Quality SilageTeagasc drystock advisor Terry Carroll and beef farmer John Phelan join Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss the importance of harvesting silage and the ensiling process in making top quality silage. Given the last few weeks with poor grass growth on farm, Terry advises farmers to make the best quality silage possible now and meet your requirements for good quality silage first depending on the stock you intend to keep over the winter. He says that by delaying harvest date, it will reduce the dry matter digestibility of the crop and overall quality. This will le...2021-05-1216 minThe Women\'s PodcastThe Women's PodcastEp 498 Standing up to fast fashion: Laura Egan from Studio MintiHave you ever really thought about where your clothes come from? Who makes them and what conditions are they working in? What happens to all the material waste from unwanted garments? These are the thoughts and questions that inspired Dublin fashion designer Laura Egan to launch Studio Minti, a sustainable online fashion hub & preloved clothing store. Leaving behind a career in London, Egan now sells vintage and second-hand clothes, upcycles and alters existing outfits and educates her customers on sustainable fashion. In this episode, the designer speaks to Róisín Ingle about her early creative influences, the best ways to...2021-05-0639 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeAn Update on REAPTeagasc specialist Catherine Keena joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with an update on the new Results Based Environment Agri Pilot Programme also known as REAP. REAP is an agri-environment pilot project that pays farmers to maintain and improve the environmental conditions of their land. Farmers will bring in between 2ha and 10ha of land which will be scored in year one to establish its environmental condition. Farmers will work with their advisers to undertake environmental improvement works on the land that can increase the environmental score in year two. REAP will focus on improving existing fa...2021-05-0514 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeWeaning Tips from the Green Acres FarmsWith calves being weaned on dairy calf to beef farms across the country, Teagasc Green Acres programme advisors Sean Cummins & James Fitzgerald join Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with top tips on weaning, advice for the year ahead and an update on the farms. Firstly, Sean has an update on the calves’ performance in the Green acres programme this spring. He highlights the key targets up to weaning and the weaning process. Sean also discusses the herd health plan of the calves to date and key targets for grazing season ahead. James discusses the performance of the...2021-04-2821 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeQuality vs Quantity - how do I maximise silage yield per hectare?Teagasc Drystock advisor Joe Hand joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss how to maximise silage yield this year on your farm. Firstly, Joe highlights a number of factors which influence silage yield such as soil P, K, and pH levels, soil compaction, reseeded swards and fertiliser applied to the crop Joe advises that sub-optimal soil fertility is probably the core reason that target silage yields and digestibility are not achieved. Through experiments carried out on-farm with Walsh fellowship student Louise Pearse, Joe explained the findings. He noted a difference in yield of 3.8 t vs 5t...2021-04-2122 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe Beef Edge Masterclass with Martin ShaughnessyWith only 20% of beef farmers using AI, suckler & sheep farmer Martin Shaughnessy from Co. Mayo joins Catherine Egan on this week’s podcast for a Beef Edge Masterclass to discuss his beef system & how he uses AI on his farm. Martin explains that he operates a niche suckler to weanling system targeting breeding quality Belgian Blue weanlings for the export market. He has a compact calving season calving 18 cows from January to mid-March while he also lambs 120 ewes. Martin uses a vasectomised bull to help with heat detecting especially as he works off farm and he discusses using AI on hi...2021-04-0717 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeImportant advice if you're thinking of buying a new stock bullWith breeding season around the corner on many farms, Teagasc drystock advisor David Argue, joins Catherine Egan on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast and with over 80% of beef farmers using stock bulls, David discusses some top tips when selecting a new stock bull. David advises farmers to examine their herd of cows first and figure out the exact genetic traits they are lacking and that the farmer is looking to improve upon. Knowing what system of production the farmer is in is important, as selecting a bull to breed replacement heifers will be very different to se...2021-03-3114 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeWhat impact can weed control & drainage work have on water quality?Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advice Programme advisors Mary Roache & Meabh O’Hagan join Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast as part of Water Quality Week to highlight correct weed control management & tips on carrying out drainage work to reduce impact on water quality. Firstly, Mary discussed the main types of weeds farmers want to control. With docks being the most common, Mary discussed the chemical and non-chemical methods of control. Mary also advised farmers as to what they must look out for when using pesticides to avoid getting any into our water supplies such as correct application rate...2021-03-2416 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeAn Update on the Dairy Beef IndexAs part of the Teagasc & ICBF breeding week, Teagasc researchers Nicky Byrne & Alan Twomey join Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the Dairy Beef Index (DBI) and an insight into its impact in the future. The Dairy Beef Index is a breeding goal for Irish dairy and beef farmers to promote high quality beef cattle bred from the dairy herd that are more saleable as calves and profitable at slaughter yet, they have minimal consequences on the calving difficulty or gestation length of the dairy cow. Alan explains that it is delivering ea...2021-03-1715 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeMaking Quality Silage Part 1: Graze, Fertilise & Close25% of the annual feed budget consists of grass silage and silage accounts for 40% of the feed costs for the year. Hence it’s so important to make the best quality silage as possible. On this week’s Beef edge podcast Teagasc Drystock advisor Terry Carroll and Kilkenny beef farmer John Phelan join Catherine Egan in a two part series on making quality silage. On this first episode John and Terry highlight all the top tips relating to grazing, fertilising and closing silage ground. John also explains his mixed beef and tillage enterprise. He finishes 300-350 heifers per year and consistently make...2021-03-1015 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeWhat can I apply for under TAMS?Teagasc specialist Tim Hyde joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme, also known as TAMS which in January, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine announced it was extending. Grant aid is 60% for young trained farmers or 40% in all other cases up to a maximum of €80,000 spend for individuals or €160,000 for partnerships. Minimum spend is €2,000 (all figures exclude VAT). There have been 20 tranches of TAMS and the Minister also announced some amendments to the scheme for the new tranche which opened on 16th January. Tim highlights these amendments along with going th...2021-03-0314 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeWhat do I need to know about my Basic Payment Application 2021?Last week the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine advised farmers that the application process for the 2021 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the Greening Scheme has now opened online. Over the past few days, farmers have been receiving a BPS information pack in the post containing maps and land details and on this week’s Beef Edge podcast, Teagasc Farm Management Specialist James McDonnell, joins Catherine Egan to discuss all you need to know about your basic payment application online form. James went through all elements of the Direct Payments Schemes (BPS, Greening, Young Farmers Scheme, National Reserve, transferring of...2021-02-2423 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeHow to reduce your fertiliser costs in 2021If you want to reduce fertiliser bills on your farm, listen to this week’s Beef Edge podcast with Teagasc specialist Mark Plunkett joining Catherine Egan for top tips and advice Mark advises that the starting point on every farm is to have up to date soil sample results. In 2019 , there were 7,863 samples taken on drystock farms. These results show that 18% of these soils are optimum for lime, phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). Once samples are taken a nutrient management plan can be developed for the farm to ensure that fertiliser is applied efficiently. Certain paddocks on the farm can be...2021-02-1709 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe Beef Edge Masterclass with James MadiganJames Madigan, a suckler farmer from Co. Kilkenny, joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast for the latest in the show’s Masterclass series. James outlines his suckling to finishing system with bulls finished under 16 months and heifers under 20 months and he describes how he operates a split calving 50/50 spring and autumn calving herd with 100 cows put to the bull. The spring herd calves December-March and the autumn herd calves in August/September. He achieves great weight gain in his stock up to weaning and credits it due to the grass and milk in his cows. There are...2021-02-1018 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe key tips for caring for the newborn calfCalving the suckler cow and caring for the new born calf are important tasks on every spring suckler herd in the coming weeks and for the second in a two-part interview, vet Tommy Heffernan joins Catherine Egan to discuss the key tips for caring for the newborn calf. Tommy first outlines how building the immunity of the calf is important through quality colostrum and describes the 1-2-3 rule of colostrum and how to administer it with a stomach tube if necessary. Hygiene is also very important and use of adequate amounts of straw is a big help. Treating the...2021-02-0319 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeTop Tips from Tommy the Vet on Calving the Suckler CowCalving the suckler cow and caring for the new born calf are important tasks on every spring suckler herd in the coming weeks. Vet Tommy Heffernan joins Catherine Egan on the Beef Edge podcast for a two-part interview to discuss these important topics in detail. In the first part this week, Tommy highlights all the top tips related to calving the suckler cow. One issue on farms is when a farmer intervenes too soon, and Tommy advises how long to wait to intervene and how long is too long? Tommy describes when handling a cow, what a normal presentation is...2021-01-2714 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeWhat milk and concentrates should be in the diet of the calf?As part of the Animal Health Ireland & Teagasc Calf Care Virtual Week, Teagasc researcher Emer Kennedy & Joe Patton, Teagasc nutritionist, join Catherine Egan on the latest Beef Edge podcast to discuss the guidelines for feeding milk and concentrates in the diet of the calf. Emer outlines the importance of feeding six litres of milk to the calf. She highlights the importance of following the correct guideline for making up the milk replacer by following the guideline of the product being used. Purchasing in dairy calves Emer advises on feeding electrolytes after transport for the first feed and depending on distance...2021-01-2016 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeHow did the Newford farm cattle perform at finishing in 2020?Michael Fagan, Technician on the Newford Demonstration Herd joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with a review of the farm in 2020. With 89% of the herd proving in calf, the focus on the farm at the moment is calving 2021. Michael explains how the finishing steers and heifers preformed in 2020. There were 59 heifers and 46 steers on Newford farm to be slaughtered this year. All of them were sired from 5 star terminal sires Fiston, Gamin, and Mullary Intrepid were used on the mature herd, and Tow Thorpe Dubai and Elderberry Galahad were used on the first calvers. Click here fo...2021-01-0615 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeWhat is the best practice vaccination protocols for suckler cows pre-calving?Calf diarrhoea and calf pneumonia the leading causes of death in Irish calves pre-weaning. Vet Doreen Corridan joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge to explain why vaccinations should be used. Preventing disease, less antibiotics and less labour are major benefits Doreen highlights for using vaccinations. As scour accounts for more than 50% of all calf deaths Doreen recommends vaccinating pre calving to avoid issues on your farm. She outlines the vaccinations and protocols in detail. Cryptosporidium also known as crypto can’t be vaccinated for but Doreen give tips and advice on how best can it be treated and...2020-12-3018 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeWhat does the extension of GLAS 1, GLAS 2 & BDGP 1 mean for me?The extension of contracts under GLAS & the Beef Data Genomics Programme (BDGP) are to be extended for a rollover period of one year in 2021. Teagasc beef specialist Alan Dillon & Teagasc environment specialist Catherine Keena join Catherine Egan on the Beef Edge Podcast to explain more about these schemes. The deadline to apply for GLAS extension is 31st December 2020 while the deadline to apply for BDGP 1 extension is 15th January 2021. Further information is here: https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/52789-mcconalogue-confirms-rollover-of-farm-schemes-in-2021/ For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit the show page at: teagasc.ie/thebeefedge2020-12-2313 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeTB in cattle - what you need to knowJust over 3% of herds in Ireland will go down with TB in any given year and on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge Podcast, Catherine Egan is joined by Philip Breslin, Superintending Veterinary Inspector with the Department of Agriculture Food & the Marine to discuss all things related to bovine TB. Philip outlines how the herd test works and why farmers have to do a herd test every year. Wildlife have been shown to play an important role in spreading TB to cattle in Ireland. The department are responsible for removing badgers from areas where there are severe TB ou...2020-12-0922 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeHow to manage winter fodder crops on your farmWhere stock are to be grazed over the winter months, many farmers will be beginning to transition stock on to fodder crops over the coming days and managing this transition needs to be carefully considered. On this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast, Catherine Egan is joined by suckler farmer Michael Flynn from county Waterford to discuss his beef farm system and to find out how he is managing winter fodder crops on his farm at this time of year. There is often a fear among farmers as to when to start grazing in case of N poisoning or...2020-12-0210 minDecoding CancerDecoding CancerWhy do people get cancer?Dr Robert O’Connor is joined by the head of the World Health Organisation’s Cancer Research arm, Dr Elisabete Weiderpass and breast cancer survivor, Catherine Egan to discuss the reasons why people get cancer, and what we can do to reduce our chances of ever getting a diagnosis.Contact our Freephone Support Line on 1800 200 700 & supportline@irishcancer.ie for any cancer queries or concerns. You can support our vital cancer research projects by making a donation at www.Cancer.ie See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-12-0127 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe Beef Edge Masterclass Series: JP Hammersley’s Dairy Calf to Steer SystemIn this second of a regular monthly 'Beef Edge Masterclass’ series from expert farmers on the Beef Edge podcast, Catherine Egan is joined by JP Hammersley a farmer in Lattin, Co. Tipperary. JP explains his system whereby British Friesian bull calves are brought to beef as steers at 24 & 28 months. Calves are purchased from one local dairy farmer at 4 weeks of age and arrive in batches of 12. This has worked well for JP over the years, as he knows he’s buying a healthy calf from a known source. A paddock system, consisting of 45 paddocks, has also been installed for the thre...2020-10-2820 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeEffective Parasite Control at HousingMartina Harrington joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an overview of parasite control at housing. Housing is one of the best times of the year for treating cattle against some of the more common internal and external parasites. However, products vary in price, in what they control and in how they are given to the animal. Martina outlined what parasites should be controlled at housing. She highlighted that farmers need to be aware of resistance issues on farm and withdrawal periods when selecting and administering a particular product. As fluke and lice are the tw...2020-10-1415 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeFarming Innovation and Sustainability on the Inishowen PeninsulaHenry O’Donnell project manager of the Inishowen Upland European Innovation Partnership joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an overview of the project and explains how it aims to improve the economic sustainability of farming High Nature Value (HNV) land in Inishowen. This is done through the implementation of a range of innovative measures which also deliver on environmental sustainability by increasing biodiversity, improving water quality and combating climate change. To achieve these goals, the project will pursue the following specific objectives: - Provide a best practice management template to increase farm profitability - Demo...2020-10-0716 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe latest from the Derrypatrick demonstration farmMichael McManus, Manager of the Derrypatrick demonstration farm at Teagasc Grange, joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to give an update on the farm. The Derrypatrick herd is a suckler to beef Teagasc research demonstration farm with a land block of 65 hectares bringing all progeny through to slaughter. In the spring, 105 cows calved and there were 110 live calves which calved over 11 weeks. Breeding season 2020 was confined to 9 weeks. This was to reduce the length of the calving period in 2021. After the 9 weeks of 100% AI, 89% of the cows and heifers were in calf. Michael mentioned how weaning wi...2020-09-3010 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeAn update from the Newford Demonstration HerdIarlaith Collins, Manager of Newford Demonstration Herd joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with an update on the farm. With 89% of the herd proving in calf the focus on the farm at the moment is weaning. Weight gain of the bull weanlings is 1.39kg/head/day from birth to weaning. Extending the grazing season in very important to reduce costs and the winter period on the farm. Teagasc and Dawn Meats, supported by McDonald's and The Irish Farmers Journal have established a standalone suckler herd at Athenry, Co Galway to demonstrate best practice in sustainable suckler be...2020-09-1615 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeGrassland management tips to deal with the current weather conditionsJohn Maher, Manager Grass10 Campaign, joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with an update on grassland management tips to deal with current weather conditions. Managing grass in the coming weeks will play an import role in extending the grazing season and John highlights that each additional day at pasture is worth €2/LU. While there is huge variation across the country, John also discussed a number of issues that have been seen on farms at the moment. With the deadline to apply chemical Nitrogen and Potassium approaching on the 15th September, John advises to select the drier padd...2020-09-0915 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeWhat you can do to help improve your water qualityNoel Meehan, Manager of the Agricultural Sustainability Support and Advice Programme (ASSAP) joins Catherine Egan on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge to discuss the progress of the programme and what you can do to help improve water quality. Farming plays an important role in the Irish economy and landscape and approximately two-thirds of the Irish land area is in agricultural use. The quality of the water in our rivers, lakes and groundwater needs to improve and farming practices play a key role in this improvement. Noel states that the programme is a unique collaborative approach and has ke...2020-09-0221 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe Importance of Pregnancy Scanning CowsThe importance of pregnancy scanning cows is the topic on this week’s Beef Edge podcast and Catherine Egan is joined by Teagasc Researcher Professor David Kenny and Teagasc Advisor Sinead Devaney. David highlights the many benefits of scanning of cows as well as the importance of the correct timing of scanning to identify date of calving next spring, twins and possibly the sex of the embryo. Sinead then advises on the key points to be aware of this year when culling empty cows if you participate in the BEEP, BEAM or BDGP schemes. For more episodes and information covered on...2020-08-2620 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeHow to apply for the Beef Finishers Payment schemeAidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist, joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss the Beef Finishers Payment scheme (BFP) which is an Exchequer-funded scheme of €50 million to provide income support for farmers with beef finishing enterprises, who have been impacted by the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has opened for applications. The Beef Finishers Payment scheme is open from August 19th and Aidan discusses how you can apply. An estimated 42,000 farmers will be eligible to apply for the scheme, which will be based on the number of cattle sent for slaughter in the period from 1 February to 1...2020-08-1912 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeAll You Need to Know about BDGPChris Daly from ICBF joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss all you need to know about BDGP. Chris outlined that there are over 22,500 farmers in BDGP I and the key upcoming date of the 31st October 2020 is very important to ensure that you must have 50% of the reference number of animals, genotyped 4 or 5 star on the Replacement Index. They must be at least 16 months of age, so born before the 30th June 2019. For BDGP II herds, on the 31st of October 2020 you must have 20% of the reference number of animals, genotyped 4 or 5 star on th...2020-08-1215 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeAre you interested in converting to dairy?Teagasc Dairy specialist Patrick Gowing joins Catherine Egan on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast to discuss the Teagasc Dairy Start-Up course.   Patrick highlighted the fact that converting to dairy involves a major commitment and sizeable capital outlay, therefore you need to be sure you are making the right decision. Patrick discussed the importance of selecting the right cow type, parlour, infrastructure and capital budget.  The six day course starts this autumn and the locations of the course depend on demand. You can register interest online and for further details click here For more episodes and information covered...2020-08-0515 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe Importance of Lime on Your Beef FarmSoil pH plays a key role in soil fertility and it is also critical for maximising the availability of nutrients (N, P & K) applied in organic and chemical fertilisers. On this episode of the Beef Edge Podcast, Shane Devaney Teagasc Business & Technology Drystock Advisor joins Catherine Egan to discuss the importance of lime on beef farms and a campaign he organised in 2018 in Co. Longford ‘Time 2 Lime’. Shane highlights the fact that lime is continually being lost from the soil and needs to be replaced as part of a nutrient management programme. During the ‘Time 2 Lime’ campaign the aim was getting f...2020-07-2913 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeA unique grazing system that worksIf you don’t measure grass you can’t manage it. On this episode of the Beef Edge podcast, suckler farmer Thomas O’Connor from Co. Kildare joins Catherine Egan to give an insight of his farming system.   The farm is run as a partnership by Monica, Tom and their son Thomas. It is a truly mixed farm with four enterprises comprising beef, sheep, tillage and pigs. In 2015, Thomas was the winner of the FBD Young Beef Farmer of the Year Award. The beef enterprise consists of 70 suckler cows with all-male progeny finished as bulls under 16 months and heifers at 21 months...2020-07-2214 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeTips & Advice for Staying Safe on FarmAccidents on farms are a continuing cause of concern and on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast, Teagasc Health & Safety specialist John McNamara, joins Catherine Egan with some tips for farmers in advance of Farm Safety Week.  Ireland and the UK have joined forces for Farm Safety Week 2020, taking place from July 20th to 24th and John highlighted the importance of safety around machinery and livestock. As farmers undertake maintenance work at a height, an assessment of the task needs to be considered to carry out the repair safely. John also urges farmers to update their Farm Risk...2020-07-1517 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe Grand Challenges Facing the Beef SectorRecently appointed Teagasc Beef Enterprise Leader at Teagasc Grange, Paul Crosson, joins Catherine Egan on the latest Beef Edge podcast to address the ‘Grand Challenges’ facing the beef sector. Paul gives an overview of the facilities and areas of research at Teagasc Grange and the two most recognised research projects in Grange are the Dairy Calf to Beef and Derrypatrick research experiments of which Paul gives a progress update.   Obviously the Common Agricultural Policy accounts for over 100% of farm income on beef farms and although CAP discussions are ongoing there are some indications of greater restrictions on fertilizer, chemical spray and an...2020-07-0821 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeHow my farm grows more grass?Sean Roddy, suckler farm manager of the Lyons Demesne farm Co. Kildare, joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge to discuss grassland management on his farm.   Last Spring, Sean calved 90 stabiliser breed cows with all stock brought to finish at 18-20 months. By measuring grass on a weekly basis it allows him to utilise grass better. His main aim is to finish all progeny off grass with little or no concentrates. Sean’s excellent grazing management on the farm is evident in the high animal weight gain he can achieve from grass. Sean will be featuring as part of th...2020-07-0112 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeOvercoming the challenges to producing sustainable Irish beefProducing Irish beef sustainably is important and poses many challenges as reducing Greenhouse Gases (GHG) is something farmers have heard about a lot lately, especially with agriculture accounting for 34% of Irish GHG emissions.  On this episode of the Beef Edge, Catherine Egan is joined by Prof Sinead Waters, Researcher in Teagasc Grange and Dr Dominika Krol, Researcher in Teagasc Johnstown Castle to find out more. One of the mitigation measures is protected urea as it reduces losses of both ammonia and Nitrous Oxide compared to conventional N fertilisers whilst consistently yielding as well as CAN and at similar cost. Dominika h...2020-06-2422 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe current research findings in dairy calf to beef systems at Teagasc Johnstown CastleSince 2013 there has been research in dairy calf to beef systems in Teagasc Johnstown Castle and on this episode of the Beef Edge Podcast, Ruth Dunne, research technologist in Teagasc Johnstown Castle, joins Catherine Egan to discuss the current research findings. Ruth highlights how results from the previous production systems research have shown that systems where a high proportion of weight gain was achieved from grazed grass were the most profitable. Current trials are investigating optimum stocking rates for grass-based production systems. There are three ‘farmlets’ with three stocking rate intensities, high which is stocked at 3.2 LU/ha, medium at 2.9 LU/h...2020-06-1712 minDeviant WomenDeviant WomenCatherine of SiennaSaint, mystic, Mamma. Activist, author, Doctor of the Church. These are some of the ways that the young Catherine di Benincasa would come to be remembered. After receiving visions of Christ when she was only a child, Catherine devoted herself to religious sacrifice, compelled by the knowledge that God had bigger plans for her. When her life of penitence and privation led her to join the Dominican Order, her piety soon began to earn her a following. And as news started to spread of the small miracles that surrounded her – like her levitation during prayer and her ability to res...2020-06-041h 11The Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgePat Collins, Green Acres calf to beef participant, gives an update on his progressThe second phase of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme was launched in April 2019 and Pat Collins, Green Acres calf to beef participant joins Catherine Egan to give an update on his progress.  Located just outside Castlemartyr, Co. Cork, Pat operates a mixed farming system, consisting of 28ha of leased grassland and a tillage enterprise.  Having first ventured into calf rearing in 2017, with the purchase of 50 calves, numbers have grown considerably since. All of the calves are sourced from local dairy herds and this reduces the calves’ exposure to diseas...2020-05-2015 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe key information farmers need to be aware of for the final year of BDGPAs we approach the final year of Beef Data Genomics Programme 1 with over 22,500 participants, Martina Harrington, Teagasc Beef Specialist, joins Catherine Egan to discuss the key dates farmers need to be aware of this year. On the 31st of October 2020 you must have 50% of the reference number of animals genotyped 4 or 5 star on the Replacement Index. They must be at least 16 months of age, so born before the 30th June 2019 and born after 1st January 2013.  If you do not meet these criteria you face a 140% penalty.  ICBF ran a gen...2020-05-1316 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe Importance of Silage Quality on Beef Farms and the Steps Farmers Can Take to Improve ItAs the silage season fast approaches, Joe Patton joins Catherine Egan on the latest Beef Edge episode to discuss the importance of silage quality on beef farms.  Nationally, silage quality is 65 DMD. The farmers who consistently make good quality silage always have a plan in place. Short and long-term planning is required to maximise the yield and quality of silage with a target cutting date in mind of mid-late May. The key factors that affect digestibility are discussed in detail; these include a delay in harvesting, old pasture, lodging and dead mat...2020-05-0618 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeAn Update on the Grange Dairy Calf to Beef TrialEstablished in the spring of 2018, the Grange dairy calf to beef trial is headed up by researcher Nicky Byrne and technician Donal Fahy to compare the physical and financial performance of progeny from both Holstein Friesian and Aberdeen Angus sires used in the dairy herd.  These sires vary in breeding value for carcass weight and conformation and are managed in a grass-based system, aiming to be finished as steers under 24-months.  Nicky Byrne, researcher in Teagasc Grange joins Catherine Egan on this week’s Beef Edge to give an update on the la...2020-04-2923 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeKey aspects of a synchronisation regime for a suckler beef herdAs we approach the start of the beef breeding season Dr.David Kenny, researcher in Teagasc Grange joins Catherine Egan to discuss key aspects of a synchronisation regime for a suckler beef herd. Currently usage of artificial insemination (AI) is low in Irish suckler herds and this has implications for the speed of genetic improvement. In Ireland, approximately 1 out of every 5 calves born in beef herds are bred from artificial insemination.  David highlights the advantages and disadvantages to AI in the beef herd and he also outlines key checks on your sto...2020-04-2220 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeAdvice for fertiliser application for silage and grazing groundAs we start aiming for ground being closed for first cut silage, David Wall, Soil Science researcher based at Teagasc Johnstown Castle, joins Catherine Egan to discuss fertiliser application for silage and grazing ground. This year, due to extremely wet weather from mid-January to mid-March, a large amount of ground that would have typically been grazed before closing may not be grazed due to late turnout.  David discusses options and recommends fertiliser programmes to ensure the crop is ready to cut on time. David also highlights the importance of sulphur to the...2020-04-1516 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe essential services that marts are able to offer during Covid-19As we approach peak calf sale season, Ray Doyle from the Irish Co-Operative Organisation Society (ICOS), joins Catherine Egan on the latest episode of the Beef Edge to discuss the limited range of essential services that marts are able to offer during Covid-19. Over 1 million cattle are sold through Irish Livestock Marts on an annual basis and Ray outlines that there a number of farmers purchasing cattle now at the start of the grazing season and to make contact with their local Livestock Mart. Similarly, any farmer that wants to buy cattle should first make...2020-04-0811 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe Key Information for Applying for the BEEP Suckler SchemeWith the launch of the new €35 million Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme Sucklers scheme (BEEP-S) on March 12th, Teagasc Beef Specialist, Aidan Murray, joined Catherine Egan to discuss the details and objectives of the programme.  Please note, the deadline to apply is 15th May 2020. About BEEP-SThe Beef Environmental Efficiency Programme Sucklers scheme (BEEP-S) was launched on March 12th 2020. The scheme will target the weaning efficiency of suckler cows and calves - measuring the live weight of the calf at weaning as a percentage of the cow's live weight. Aidan Murray , Teagasc Beef Specialist join...2020-04-0118 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe Impact of Covid-19 on Teagasc Advisory ServicesAs the country reels from the impact of Covid-19 coronavirus, Pearse Kelly, Head of Drystock Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc joins Catherine Egan to discuss the impact to Teagasc Advisory Services.All Teagasc Basic Payment appointments will now be processed over the phone rather than an office consultation. Teagasc staff will contact farmer clients in the coming weeks. BPS application for clients, in so far as possible, will be done over the phone.  Pearse highlights that the transfer of information and knowledge to farmers and students will be through regular digital communication methods. While on farm T...2020-03-2516 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeTop tips for calving beef heifers at 24 monthsAidan Murray, Teagasc Beef Specialist joins Catherine Egan on the latest episode of The Beef Edge to discuss the key targets heifers need to be achieving to calve at 24 months.Only 22% of beef heifers calve at 22-26 months. However, this figure has hovered between 27-17% over the past decade.  For more information go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/publications/2018/calving-beef-heifers-at-24-months-of-age.pdf For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, visit:teagasc.ie/thebeefedge The Beef Edge is a co-production wit...2020-03-1118 minFinancially NakedFinancially NakedGoing Back to School Paying as Little as Possible with Catherine LavelleOn this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Emily Egan, PR and Strategic Projects Manager. She is joined by FinGym Client Catherine Lavelle to talk about going back to school later in life and how to get someone else to pay for it.   Podcast Notes Catherine works in admissions at a college in New York. Recently, she started a company on the side to help people go back to school. In her work in admissions, she came across a lot of people who were looking to pick up w...2020-03-0333 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeSpring grassland management update with Trevor BolandTrevor Boland, a part time suckler farmer from Dromard in Co Sligo, joins Catherine Egan on this episode of the Beef Edge to give an update on spring grassland management.   Trevor was awarded the Grass 10 Grassland Farmer of the year Beef category award winner in 2019. Spring 2020 has been a difficult spring to get stock out grazing with heavy rainfall and poor grazing conditions. Trevor discusses his success of managing grass through improved soil fertility,  an excellent paddock system and measuring grass on a weekly basis.For more episodes and information covered on the Beef Edge, vi...2020-02-2612 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeThe key targets of the calf rearing phase plus an update on the Green Acres programmeAlan Dillon, Beef Specialist & Green Acres Programme Manager, joins Catherine Egan, to give an update on the Green Acres programme and to discuss the key targets of the calf rearing phase. The second phase of the Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme was launched in April 2019. This programme is demonstrating profitable dairy calf to beef systems on a whole farm basis through a network of demonstration farms. The primary aim of the programme is to achieve a net margin of €500/ha (excluding premia). The main areas discussed include:·      Calf Rea...2020-02-1221 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeHow the BDGP and BEEP improve the profitability and carbon efficiency of our livestock sectorThe Beef Data and Genomics Program (BDGP) and the Beef Environmental and Efficiency Pilot (BEEP) were introduced with the objective of using genetics/genomics to address the decline in key maternal traits within the national suckler herd.  Andrew Cromie, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation Technical Director joins Catherine Egan to discuss how BDGP and BEEP improve the profitability and carbon efficiency of our livestock sector. Andrew discusses results and analysis of the first females that calved into BDGP herds showed that on average, 5 star females calved 59 days earlier than 1 star females and had a 13.6 days shorter av...2020-01-2917 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeKey animal welfare considerations for beef farmersAnimal welfare is a key consideration for every Irish beef farmer and on this episode, Dr. Bernadette Early, researcher in Teagasc Grange, joins Catherine Egan to highlight the welfare advantages experienced by animals in our systems and results from recent research studies relating to animal housing, castration, and transport.   Bernadette also outlines the key legal and welfare requirements relating to calf disbudding and to castration. Welfare and performance of finishing beef heifers in relation to space allowance showed that increasing space allowance above 3.0m2 had no effect on animal intake or performance. B...2020-01-1519 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgePerformance update from the Derrypatrick herdDerrypatrick herd manager, Michael McManus, joins Catherine Egan to give an update on the performance of the Teagasc research farm.  The research demonstration farm was established to explore new ideas and research different system comparisons using a herd of 105 suckler cows in a finishing system on 65 ha at Teagasc, Grange.  It is a spring-calving, suckler calf-to-beef system with a rotational paddock grazing system is in operation on the farm. Michael highlights the benefits of grass in the system and management of stock over the winter period. He also outlines the preparation bein...2020-01-0115 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeNew markets for Irish beefPic: Independent.ieIt has been a tough year for Irish beef farmers and with the need to look to different international markets, Bord Bia Meat & Livestock Senior Manager Joe Burke joins Catherine Egan to discuss the potential new markets for Irish Beef.  Joe highlights the fact that beef prices have fallen in Ireland in 2019, for example, the R3 steer price has fallen by 6.5% while similar price decreases have occurred in the UK (7%) and continental Europe (5%). Over the last number of years Irish cattle prices have generally moved closer to and exceeded EU...2019-12-1810 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeTop Tips for Winter Weanlings ManagementOn the first episode of the Beef Edge, Teagasc's new podcast for beef farmers, specialist Alan Dillon joins Catherine Egan to discuss his top tips for winter weanlings management. Alan emphasises the importance of housing, cash flow and silage quality in terms of keeping weanlings over winter. He also highlights how farmers can ensure weanlings are achieving 0.6kg/head/day over the winter period.When deciding between different concentrate options Alan explains that straights are currently good value if facilities are available on farm. Additionally, checking the current constituents in a ration mix needs to...2019-12-0417 minThe Beef EdgeThe Beef EdgeLaunching Dec 4thThe Beef Edge, Teagasc's new podcast for Irish beef farmers, is launching on December 4th and presented by Catherine Egan.With guest interviews, tips and advice, it will be bringing you all the latest information and advice to help you improve your beef farming.Subscribe and listen on Spotify or Apple and Google podcasts and never miss a show.The Beef Edge, for Irish beef farmers, live from December 4th.For more information, go to https://www.teagasc.ieThe...2019-11-2600 minProfit with Purpose by Anna GoldsteinProfit with Purpose by Anna Goldstein#137: Christine Egan: Redefining Healthy: In the Least Expected and Most Delightful WaysChristine Egan is a health and wellness expert. Catherine Egan is a breast cancer survivor. Despite her background in health and wellness, breast cancer woke her up to figuring out what being healthy actually means for her. Now she brings this idea to other women. In this episode, she talks about when working in the marketing division at McDonald's was her dream job, how cancer changed her mindset and running a marathon a year after her cancer diagnosis. Do you feel like you’re a resilient person? Christine has never really thought of herself that wa...2019-06-2050 minThe Garnet Mine PodcastThe Garnet Mine PodcastRye Women's Lacrosse Podcast #3Olivia Dabinett and Catherine Egan sit down to discuss the 2019 Rye Varsity Girl's Lacrosse season. This podcast is part 3 of a 3 part lacrosse podcast series. Enjoy!2019-06-0410 minThe Garnet Mine PodcastThe Garnet Mine PodcastRye Women's Lacrosse Post- Season Podcast 1Olivia Dabinett and Catherine Egan sit down and discuss both the regular season and the team's semifinal matchup against Tappan Zee.2019-05-3005 minThe Garnet Mine PodcastThe Garnet Mine PodcastRye Students Discuss Popular YouTube StarsKristin Chapman, Grace Macdonald, Catherine Egan, and Grace Porter discuss their opinions about popular YouTubers, including James Charles, Jeffree Star, Jake Paul, David Dobrik, Cody Ko, Shane Dawson, and others. 2019-04-0305 minYour Library on the Go With Free AudiobookYour Library on the Go With Free AudiobookJulia Unbound Audiobook by Catherine EganListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 342016 Title: Julia Unbound Author: Catherine Egan Narrator: Erin Spencer Format: Unabridged Length: 11:33:00 Language: English Release date: 08-14-18 Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Genres: Teen, Mystery & Thriller Summary: In this heart-pounding conclusion to the Witch's Child trilogy, Catherine Egan's masterful world-building and fiercely flawed heroine will thrill fans of Graceling and Six of Crows. 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Julia and a mismatched band of revolutionaries, scholars, and thieves have crossed...2017-06-1311h 56Your Favorite Free Audiobook, Without the PagesYour Favorite Free Audiobook, Without the PagesJulia Defiant Audiobook by Catherine EganListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 292214 Title: Julia Defiant Author: Catherine Egan Narrator: Erin Spencer, Will Damron Format: Unabridged Length: 11:56:00 Language: English Release date: 06-13-17 Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Genres: Teen, Mystery & Thriller Summary: Fans of Graceling and Six of Crows will thrill to the masterful world-building and fiercely flawed heroine in this heart-pounding follow-up to Julia Vanishes, book two in the Witch’s Child trilogy.   “Adventure, murder, romance, intrigue, and betrayal with a 16-year-old heroine that is both fierce and flawed at the same time.” —Hypable.com   Julia and a mismatched band of revoluti...2017-06-1311h 56Transform Mundane Moments Into Extraordinary Experiences With Our Full AudiobookTransform Mundane Moments Into Extraordinary Experiences With Our Full AudiobookIntroduction to Christian Mysticism Audiobook by Harvey D. 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