Sheep
OviCast – Coccidiosis in Lambs
Dr. Orla Keane joins us to discuss coccidiosis in lambs, a common but often underestimated issue affecting flock performance.
1 April 2026
Teagasc’s Cliona Ryan Wins BISAS Communication Award for Impactful Livestock Genomics Campaign
Teagasc researcher Dr. Cliona Ryan has received the BISAS Communication in Marketing Excellence Award for her innovative campaign translating complex genomic research into practical tools for farmers.
1 April 2026
Grass tetany prevention this spring
Ciaran Lynch, Sheep Specialist, explains the causes, symptoms, and prevention of grass tetany in ewes.
31 March 2026
Sheep Road Map 2030
An overview of Ireland’s sheep sector to 2030, outlining current performance, market outlook, sustainability priorities, and future targets.
31 March 2026
Veterinary medicines – how do the new regulations affect you?
In December 2025 significant changes came into effect for farmers whose animals need antiparasitic medicines like wormers and flukicides. Michael Gottstein, Teagasc Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, tells us more via this article in Today's Farm.
31 March 2026
Busy start to the Spring in County Carlow
It’s a busy time on Eddie Gavin’s farm in Co. Carlow with lambing underway. Ciaran Lynch, Peter Lawrence, and Frank Campion tell us more.
30 March 2026
Ovicast – March Grass Update
The Ovicast Podcast catches up with Grass10 advisor, Nikki Kennedy, to discuss grassland management for March.
28 March 2026
Identifying potential replacements: Turning lambing data into genetic gain
With lambing season well underway, OviCast podcast host, Ciaran Lynch catches up with Dr. Nóirín McHugh to discuss how to identify and select the best ewe lambs as future replacements, and what genetics we are introducing into the flock.
24 March 2026
Managing yearling ewes with lambs at foot
One of the keys to success in yearling ewes rearing lambs is managing them as a separate group for appropriate nutrition, Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist at Teagasc, shares some key management advice.
24 March 2026
Take every chance to get lime out
Farmers need to have a plan in place to apply lime, taking the opportunities when they arise, Dr. Siobhan Kavanagh, Communications and Engagement Specialist with the Teagasc Signpost Programme, shares some key advice.
18 March 2026