Sheep

Genetics: a move in the right direction

Genetics: a move in the right direction The sheep industry is facing challenging times, with increased input costs, resistance to parasitic infection treatments and pressures to meet greenhouse gas targets. While genetics are not the silver bullet, they are a proven solution. Kevin McDermott, Programme Manager for Sheep Ireland discusses. Recent studies […]
27 March 2023

Watch: ‘Feed costs are very high so you need to be feeding accurately’

Watch: ‘Feed costs are very high so you need to be feeding accurately’ Farming organically since 2015, Amy Jackson farms in partnership with her husband Ross on their 50.5ha sheep and tillage farm in north Tipperary. They keep approximately 150 ewes that lamb in March / early April each year, with many […]
25 March 2023

Watch: Pre-lambing nutrition in the first year of organic conversion

Watch: Pre-lambing nutrition in the first year of organic conversion Barry O’Hagan, a sheep farmer from Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, entered the organic conversion process earlier this year. Featuring in a recent Let’s Talk Organics webinar, he detailed how he is managing the nutritional needs of his ewes prior to lambing, which is […]
24 March 2023

Watch: Missed the National Hill Sheep Conference?

Watch: Missed the National Hill Sheep Conference? This year’s National Hill Sheep Conference focused on: flock health and production planning; ACRES; the Sheep Improvement Scheme; and the factors to consider with organic conversion. If you were unable to attend, recordings of each speaker are available below. ACRES The Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme […]
22 March 2023

Hot water systems for farmyards

Hot water systems for farmyards Having access to some source of hot water in the farmyard is essential, especially in spring. For some farms, however, there is a requirement to supply larger volumes either for artificial rearing of lambs or calves or for general farm use. So what are the options and […]
21 March 2023

Lamb mortality: the main causes and timing

Lamb mortality: the main causes and timing The number of lambs reared per ewe joined is a key determinant of productivity and profitability in sheep systems and lamb mortality is a key factor influencing ewe productivity. Nationally, if lamb mortality levels were to be reduced by 3%, it would equate to 100,000 […]
20 March 2023

Let’s Talk Organics – Feeding the ewe pre and post lambing in an organic situation

Let’s Talk Organics – Feeding the ewe pre and post lambing in an organic situation Elaine Leavy and Joe Kelleher, Teagasc Organic Specialists hosted a Let’s Talk Organics webinar on Wednesday, 8th March which focused on feeding the ewe pre and post lambing in an organic situation. The team were joined by Michael […]
20 March 2023

Teagasc Ceardlann Ríomh Am Uáin i Ghleann Colm Chille

Teagasc Ceardlann Ríomh Am Uáin i Ghleann Colm Chille Le Pádraig Dé Bhrún Thig leis am uain brú mhór a chuir ar feirmeoirí caorach ach tá sé ina dhúais doimh fósta mar tá sé ag féiceail uimhir a chúid caorach ag gardú. Ag cur díriú ar scór bhail na caoirigh, tá sé […]
14 March 2023

Grass Tetany in Sheep

Grass Tetany in Sheep Grass Tetany is a common disease of lactating ewes during the spring time. It is an acute and frequently fatal condition that primarily affects lactating sheep at grass. This condition is caused by a deficiency in blood magnesium levels. There are a number of factors influencing the onset […]
14 March 2023

Treating hypothermia in lambs and use of the glucose/intra-peritoneal injection

Treating hypothermia in lambs and use of the glucose/intra-peritoneal injection Sheep specialist, Michael Gottstein, is on this week’s OviCast podcast to talk about diagnosing and treating hypothermia in lambs. Michael explains what hypothermia is, the symptoms and predisposing factors. They discuss steps involved to warm these lambs up to normal body temperature […]
14 March 2023