Sheep
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
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