€20m suckler farmer scheme opens in August, with mandatory meal feeding and optional vaccinations for calves born to suckler cows.

€20m suckler farmer scheme opens in early August, focusing on animal health and husbandry. The 2024 Beef Welfare Scheme includes mandatory meal feeding for calves and optional vaccinations against diseases. Eligible calves are born to suckler cows between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. With the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme, farmers can receive an additional €200 per cow-calf pair for the first 22 pairs.

July 09, 2024
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