Teagasc DairyBeef 500 advisor Tommy Cox is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast with key advice for sourcing dairy beef calves this spring.

With almost 2,000 calves sourced by programme farmers, Tommy discusses the traits and top things to look out for. 

He outlines the benefits of having minimum sources of calves and says the Commercial Beef Index will be of influence for the genetic ability of the calf.   

As most calves will be transported some distance to reach their final destination, Tommy highlights key steps to minimise any issues and he concludes with some of the key learnings from DairyBeef 500 farmers.

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