Sheep
Sheep Welfare Scheme
Sheep Welfare Scheme The ‘Sheep Welfare Scheme’ was introduced to contribute to animal and health welfare and also provided a much needed boost on the income side for farmers. Eamon Patten, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, discusses the scheme and requirements for inspections and record keeping. The good news is that it is likely […]
20 November 2021
Clean Livestock policy – Sheep
Clean Livestock policy – Sheep Presenting lambs clean at the abattoir becomes more challenging as the year progresses particularly for those finishing outdoors as weather conditions deteriorate. Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist discusses the Clean Livestock Policy for sheep Even for those finishing indoors it can prove problematic if steps aren’t taken […]
17 November 2021
Caring for rams post mating
0 Caring for rams post mating Rams are the most costly/valuable animals on most sheep farms. For most flocks, the quickest way to immediately reduce ram costs is to focus on ram longevity. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep KT Programme, outlines the main areas that should be concentrated on in order to achieve […]
9 November 2021
Focus on ewe body condition score sees lamb numbers up in West Cork
0 Focus on ewe body condition score sees lamb numbers up in West Cork Denis O’Riordan, a BETTER Sheep farmer, farms approximately 280 hectares (690 acres) of hill & lowland in West Cork, with his wife Esther, daughters Abbie, Roísín & Órlaith, and his uncle, Donie O’Connor. Michael Gottstein, Teagasc Head of Sheep […]
6 November 2021
Best practice for sheep dipping
Best practice for sheep dipping Kevin O’Sullivan, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor highlights the key areas to pay attention to when using sheep dip. He also takes us through the correct procedure for disposal of spent sheep dip in order to ensure our watercourses are protected. Sheep dip is highly effective at controlling external […]
26 October 2021
Making plans with new BETTER Sheep farmer in Carlow
Making plans with new BETTER Sheep farmer in Carlow Eddie Gavin farms alongside his wife and family near Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow while also carrying out machinery contracting for local farmers. Eddie runs sheep, beef & tillage enterprises on farm. Frank Campion, Teagasc Research Officer, reports on Eddie’s plans as a new Teagasc […]
22 October 2021
Successfully Breeding Ewe Lambs
Successfully Breeding Ewe Lambs The average replacement rate in a breeding flock is 22% or five lambings per ewe. The current cost of replacements to the breeding flock is 25% of the value of each lamb sold per ewe during her lifetime in the flock. Vincent Ronayne, Teagasc Advisor Ballinrobe, makes savings […]
19 October 2021
Autumn Grassland Management Guidelines for Sheep
Autumn Grassland Management Guidelines for Sheep Philip Creighton Teagasc, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Athenry addresses the key points for managing autumn grass for sheep, closing up ground for the winter and planning for grass availability at lambing next March. Key points Autumn is the starting point of the grassland […]
12 October 2021
Mating management in Sheep
0 Mating management in Sheep Ciaran Lynch, Sheep Specialist, discusses mating management. He looks at; ewe:ram ratio, raddling rams, grouping up, fertility issues, and ram lambs. Rams Rams have a major impact on a flock and its future performance and require additional management at this time of the season. Most rams have a […]
8 October 2021
External parasite control in hill sheep
0 External parasite control in hill sheep In this video Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer Programme with Teagasc discusses with Teagasc BETTER Sheep and Signpost farmer John Joe Fitzgerald about the importance of dipping sheep for the control of external parasites. The development of alternative methods of external parasite control in […]
3 October 2021