Sheep
Strategies for dealing with surplus/orphan lambs
Virtually every sheep farmer will for one reason, or another end up with lamb(s) that will need to be reared artificially or as an extra lamb outside of the conventional two lamb scenario, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, Michael Gottstein shares some key rearing strategies.
10 March 2026
Managing your sheep farm through March
Lambing is in full swing on many farms across the country and for this episode of OviCast, Damian Costello steps in to host and is joined by Ciaran Lynch to discuss the key messages from the March sheep newsletter.
10 March 2026
BETTER Farm update: Lambing edging closer on the Jacksons’ organic farm
Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, brings us insights from Amy and Ross Jacksons’ organic farm on the Tipperary/Offaly border, where lambing is just around the corner.
10 March 2026
Tracking changes in national soil fertility
Teagasc has supported soil analysis and nutrient management in Irish agriculture since the 1950’s. After years of fertiliser price shocks, tighter environmental rules and a sharper focus on nutrient efficiency, are Irish soils improving or quietly slipping backwards?
9 March 2026
Making improvements to silage quality on organic farms
With the spring finally breaking through, thoughts on winter feeding are moving further from farmers’ minds. However, the decisions you make on your farm over the coming months will have an impact on how your animals perform next winter.
9 March 2026
Weather challenges and flock management strategies
With current weather conditions creating significant challenges on farms, this episode of the Ovicast podcast focuses on practical management strategies to support flock performance.
3 March 2026
New National Veterinary Prescription System
In the past, farmers could simply visit their local vet or agricultural merchant and buy animal health products over the counter. Under new regulations, however, these products can only be purchased with a prescription issued by a veterinary surgeon. James Fitzgerald, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballina, tells us more.
28 February 2026
Spring grass on sheep farms
Although lambing accounts for 20-25% of the annual workload on sheep farms, Glen Corbett reminds us that attention should also be given to grassland management.
27 February 2026
Clostridial vaccination pre-lambing – timing, immunity and best practice
Eleanor Brady, Ruminant Veterinary Manager with MSD Animal Health, joins Ciaran Lynch on the OviCast podcast to discuss the critical role of clostridial vaccination in sheep flocks ahead of lambing.
24 February 2026
Teagasc publish Enterprise Roadmaps 2030
Teagasc has published a new series of “Enterprise Roadmaps” looking forward to 2030 across seven agricultural enterprise areas; dairy, beef, sheep, pigs, tillage, horticulture, and forestry.
23 February 2026