Educational Resources

Primary School Resources

Coding with Cows

During this fun, web-based game you can follow Hallie, Josie, Gus and Hefin, the VistaMilk research cows as they go about their day. During the game you will use simple coding exercises to figure out what they are doing and help the scientist decipher the data.

Coding with Cows

Junior version

During this fun, web-based game you can follow Hallie, Josie, Gus and Hefin, the VistaMilk research cows as they go about their day. During the game you will use simple coding exercises to figure out what they are doing and help the scientist decipher the data.

Workbooks

Take a look at our workbooks, where you can see how the VistaMilk cows investigate numerous things, such as growing grass, magic milk and light!

STEM Matters

Our new Mini Mag packed full of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics!

Secondary School Resources

Transition Year Programme

VistaMilk will hold its TY programme in Spring 2025. This week aims to promote an understanding and appreciation of the various fields of research in VistaMilk, from Food and Nutritional Science to Technology and Sensors …

Learn all about Blockchain

This is an article about blockchain written by John Breslin in University of Galway as gaeilge.

Guide to referencing

This a summary sheet to help both teachers and students on how to reference correctly -aimed at the IIS in agricultural science.

What Teachers can learn from Researchers

This is a preliminary look into what school teachers can learn from scientific researchers with a view of bettering their tuition.

Coding with Cows TY version

Our new Mini Mag packed full of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics!

Teacher Feedback Form – Resources for Ag science teachers

This survey is for ag science teachers to provide feedback on the types of resources they feel are lacking and the topics that might benefit from additional resources.

Educational Videos

Carbon Sequestration

A brief video introducing the concept of carbon sequestration and how different grassland managements affect the ability of the soil to sequester carbon.

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Rebecca Power – Milk Matters

Dr. Rebecca Power, a postdoctoral researcher in VistaMilk based at the Waterford Institute of Technology discusses the research her team is working on in the area of fortified foods. They use carotenoids, which are found in many plants, fruit and vegetables, to improve the nutritional quality of common dairy foods such as yoghurt.

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Stepan Ivanov – Milk Matters

Dr. Stepan Ivanov, a VistaMilk postdoctoral researcher at TSSG explains the research he is doing on ensuring the security of DNA analysis and on-board functionality of devices on farms.

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Genetic research at VistaMilk (cows and grass)

How much DNA do we share with cows? Eimear Ferguson explains the fundamentals of genetics in cows.

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What is clinical research?

Clinical research is used to determine the effectiveness and safety of medications, equipment and other health related products.

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organise a class visit

Contact our Education and Public Engagement manager, Elena Hayes (elena.hayes@teagasc.ie) if you would like to organise a class visit to your school.