Sheep
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
Good handling units cut the workload and enhance safety
Good handling units cut the workload and enhance safety The TAMS 3 grants available for sheep handling facilities can help farmers cut their workload by 24 days per annum and reduce the risk of injuries. Damian Costello and Francis Bligh tell us more. A Teagasc study has found that good handling facilities […]
24 September 2023
Store lamb markets and the challenges and potential of store lamb finishing
Store lamb markets and the challenges and potential of store lamb finishing Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, joins Ciaran Lynch in the first of a two-part series on store lambs. In this episode, Michael discusses the current market condition for stores, some the challenges and the potential of store lamb […]
23 September 2023
Hill ram genotyping and sales
Hill ram genotyping and sales David Coen from Sheep Ireland is on this week’s OviCast to talk about progress in breeding in the hill sector. David discusses the impact hill genetics has on the national flock, SIS scheme and ram eligibility. We discuss the work by the 17 breeding groups over the […]
19 September 2023
5-star ewes deliver for productivity and profitability
5-star ewes deliver for productivity and profitability A display of sheep made a welcome return to the Teagasc exhibit at this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois. The ‘ram task’ under the Sheep Improvement Scheme – which requires participating farmers to purchase a genotyped four or five-star ram over the […]
19 September 2023
Sharpening the sward
Sharpening the sward At Teagasc Athenry, researchers have been investigating the use of mixed swards in pasture-based sheep production systems. The results suggest increased diversity may be beneficial for animal performance. Lisa McGrane, Teagasc PhD Walsh Scholar, and Philip Creighton, Research Officer and Sheep Enterprise Leader, tell us more. In recent years, […]
19 September 2023