Sheep
Teagasc Virtual Sheep Conference
Teagasc Virtual Sheep Conference The Teagasc Sheep Conference will take place virtually this year. On two evenings, Tuesday, 25 January and Thursday, 27 January, farmers can tune into a webinar between 8pm and 9pm when all the latest research from the Teagasc national sheep programme will be discussed. Teagasc Director, Professor Frank […]
18 January 2022
Strategies to Reduce Sheep Input Costs For 2022
Strategies to Reduce Sheep Input Costs For 2022 For the past number of months we have been hearing about the increased cost of fertiliser, animal feed prices and the continuation of this in 2022. Joanne Masterson, Teagasc advisor Athenry has key advice on strategies within the farmer’s control, to reduce sheep input […]
11 January 2022
Ewe Nutrition and Management Pre-Lambing
0 Ewe Nutrition and Management Pre-Lambing Ensuring that the ewe receives the correct nutrition pre lambing is one of the key factors affecting subsequent lamb performance for the rest of the year. Shauna Fitzmaurice, Teagasc B&T Drystock Advisor, looks at the important aspects of ewe nutrition and management pre-lambing. 80% of foetal growth […]
8 January 2022
Think before you dose
0 Think before you dose Don’t dose ewes unless there’s proof they need it…and other tips to prevent resistance to wormers. Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist explains why dosing ewes is an issue, looks at alternative treatments available and has key messages for sheep farmers here. Internal parasites, especially gut worms, are a […]
2 January 2022
Sm@rt Ruminant Technologies Project Commences
Sm@rt Ruminant Technologies Project Commences The Sm@RT project, funded by the EU Horizon 2020 research programme, aims to share knowledge and improve the uptake of new digital technologies in small ruminant farming systems in Europe and beyond, and recently held its first online international workshop. Small ruminant (sheep and goat) farming Small […]
20 December 2021
Teagasc appoint new Sheep Enterprise Leader
Teagasc appoint new Sheep Enterprise Leader Dr Phillip Creighton has been appointed as the new Enterprise Leader for sheep based at the Teagasc campus in Athenry. The Enterprise Leader role is to lead the management of the facilities and resources at the Teagasc sheep research centre in Athenry. As part of the […]
16 December 2021
Pregnancy Scanning your Flock
Pregnancy Scanning your Flock It is important to know what ewes are in lamb, when they are due to start lambing and how many lambs each ewe is carrying. This information is vital for pre and post lambing management and involves scanning ewes as close as possible to 80 days post ram […]
14 December 2021
Sheep Newsletter – December 2021
Sheep Newsletter – December 2021 Get the latest information & advice from the Teagasc Sheep team in this month’s newsletter. It includes advice on grassland; scanning; housing; and health & safety. It also has a BETTER Farm Update on body condition & mating on the farms; and a Research Update on planing […]
14 December 2021
Giving your sheep housing the once over
0 Giving your sheep housing the once over In advance of winter housing of ewes it is always useful to review the effectiveness of your housing facilities. A Teagasc labour study on 30 sheep farms nationwide concluded that farms with good sheep housing were 25% more efficient. Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist covers […]
7 December 2021
Paul Doyle – BETTER Sheep Farming in Donegal
Paul Doyle – BETTER Sheep Farming in Donegal Paul Boyle Teagasc BETTER Farm Sheep participant, juggles sheep farming and an off farm job with spending time with his wife and young family. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, Teagasc Athenry & Patrick Browne, Teagasc Drystock Adviser, Ballybofey discuss the key actions he is undertaking […]
30 November 2021