Sheep
Grass tetany control in ewes
Grass tetany control in ewes Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist at Teagasc, tells us why it is really important to have a grass tetany control programme in place, sharing tips on its control and high risk conditions. A welcome sight in recent weeks is ewes and young lambs being turned out to grass. […]
25 March 2025
Every lamb saved is an extra lamb that is available for sale
Every lamb saved is an extra lamb that is available for sale Infections and starvation/exposure are the biggest factors causing lamb mortality on Irish sheep farms. The following tips should be considered on all farms to help to reduce lamb mortality: Clean out and disinfect lambing pens between ewes; Dip navels of […]
21 March 2025
Grass10 Update: Grazing Strategies and Fertilizer Planning
Grass10 Update: Grazing Strategies and Fertilizer Planning Teagasc Grass10 advisor, Niamh Doyle, gives her monthly update discussing grass management tips for the month ahead. Niamh discusses current growth grass rates, grazing management, setting up a rotation and targets for the month ahead as well as fertiliser advice. Subscribe to the Grass10 newsletter […]
18 March 2025
New simulators provide opportunity to practice lambing skills safely
New simulators provide opportunity to practice lambing skills safely An investment of €320,000 in seven ewe simulators for use by students completing agricultural training courses has been announced by the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with special responsibility for Farm Safety, Michael Healy-Rae TD. The […]
12 March 2025
Listen: Tips for the lambing shed
Listen: Tips for the lambing shed Niall Conaty from Ballyhaise Agricultural College joins Ciaran Lynch on this week’s OviCast podcast to discuss practical tips for the lambing shed. Topics covered include setup, pen layout, group pens and dedicated areas for problem cases, and Niall offers insights on streamlining tasks to reduce workload […]
11 March 2025
Spring fertiliser and grazing management tips for sheep farms
Spring fertiliser and grazing management tips for sheep farms From a management, cost and labour point of view, turning ewes out to grass as they lamb with minimal supplementary feeding must be the aim on sheep farms, Dr. Philip Creighton tells us more. All going according to plan and having started your […]
11 March 2025
Maximise your sheep farm’s potential with the BETTER Farm Sheep Programme
Maximise your sheep farm’s potential with the BETTER Farm Sheep Programme Are you a sheep farmer looking to improve your business using the latest technology? Teagasc is inviting expressions of interest for the BETTER Farm Sheep Programme. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your farm for a sustainable future. This programme […]
10 March 2025
Putting hill farms on a sustainable path to the future
0 Putting hill farms on a sustainable path to the future Hill farms, by their nature, are low input, low output enterprises that are very dependent on direct payments to remain viable. Andy Ryder, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Westport, shares steps to boost profits, flock performance & sustainability, ensuring hill farms thrive for the […]
8 March 2025
Grassland – getting off to the right start
0 Grassland – getting off to the right start Dr. Philip Creighton joins Ciaran Lynch on this week’s OviCast to discuss key aspects of grazing management for the weeks ahead. Opening farm covers on farms this spring, the factors influencing them, and their implications for management post-turnout are discussed. Philip also shares insights […]
5 March 2025
Flock biosecurity
0 Flock biosecurity Every animal introduced to a flock or person working with stock poses a potential risk, particularly during the lambing period when infectious agents are more easily spread. Important considerations Avoid unnecessary purchases While buying pet lambs to put on ewes or foster ewes to rear may seem like a quick […]
2 March 2025