Sheep
Joining ewe lambs and some of the factors that influence its success
Joining ewe lambs and some of the factors that influence its success Dr Tim Keady joins us on the latest OviCast podcast to discuss joining ewe lambs and some of the factors that influence its success. Tim discusses what the key drivers of the system are. A discussion also takes place on […]
16 October 2023
BETTER Farm Update: Grass growth and closing for next spring
BETTER Farm Update: Grass growth and closing for next spring Frank Campion, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Athenry, Co. Galway reports on grass growth and the preparations for closing on the BETTER sheep farms. Grass growth rates across the Teagasc BETTER sheep farms have been ahead of where they were […]
15 October 2023
The steps to reducing gaseous emissions on sheep farms
The steps to reducing gaseous emissions on sheep farms As part of Sustainability Week, on this week’s episode of OviCast we chat to signpost programme participant, John O’Connell, to discuss how he has implemented the 12 steps to reduce gaseous emissions from his farming system. We chat about the various measures he […]
10 October 2023
Sheep Autumn Grassland Management Guidelines
Sheep Autumn Grassland Management Guidelines Autumn is the starting point of the grassland year. Management and decisions made in this period have a direct effect on the quality and availability of grass the following spring. Philip Creighton tells us how to make the best decisions. To ensure adequate grass availability for ewes […]
10 October 2023
Take Steps Now to Ensure you have Adequate Grass next Spring
0 Take Steps Now to Ensure you have Adequate Grass next Spring Vincent Ronayne, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Claremorris, tells us that grass for sheep lambing next spring needs to be planned from right now. The spring grazing season begins in autumn. Having grass in spring reduces the level of expensive concentrates required to […]
8 October 2023
Update from Brian Keane’s farm – dealing with Barbers Pole worm infection
0 Update from Brian Keane’s farm – dealing with Barbers Pole worm infection Brian Keane farms 96 hectares in conjunction with his father John, Uncle Aidan, brother Eoin, fiancé Blathnáid and baby Sean. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep KT, gives us an update on Brian’s farm. The farm is situated in Garr, Davidstown, […]
3 October 2023
BETTER Farm Sheep Programme participants sought
0 BETTER Farm Sheep Programme participants sought The BETTER Farm Sheep Programme is seeking new participants. If you are interested in using the latest technology to develop your sheep enterprise for a sustainable future in collaboration with Teagasc, this could be the opportunity to do so. Led from Athenry by Dr Frank Campion, […]
3 October 2023
Key advice when purchasing store lambs
Key advice when purchasing store lambs Michael Gottstein, Teagasc Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, re-joins Ciaran Lynch for the second part of the episode on store lambs, with a focus on those purchasing lambs. Michael highlights the importance of getting health treatments in place on arrival and what impact this has. They […]
26 September 2023
New app aims to simplify sheep movements
New app aims to simplify sheep movements The development of a new digital app named ‘AIM Services’ means sheep farmers can now notify their farm-to-farm movements from their phone. Launched by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, use of the app – which is optional – means that flock keepers […]
26 September 2023
Mating management – the success or failure of next year’s lamb crop
Mating management – the success or failure of next year’s lamb crop The annual mating cycle sows the lamb crop for the following year. The success or failure of next year’s lamb crop hinges on steps that have been taken over the past few weeks and steps that will be taken over […]
26 September 2023