Sheep
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
Sheep Road Map 2030: A Strategic Plan for Ireland’s sheep sector
The Teagasc Sheep Sector Road Map 2030 outlines a strategic plan for Ireland's 34,000+ sheep farmers to enhance sustainability, productivity and profitability.
17 March 2026
Signpost update: Balancing sheep farming with off-farm work commitments
Michael Forde, a participant in the Teagasc Better Farm Sheep and Signpost Programmes, explains why being prepared is an essential when balancing sheep farming with off-farm work commitments.
13 March 2026
Treating hypothermic lambs
With lambing now in full swing on most farms, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Ciaran Lynch shares some essential advice for treating hypothermic lambs.
13 March 2026
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