Sheep
Why high quality silage is better for ewes. And you
Teagasc research has highlighted the potential to reduce concentrates fed to ewes in late pregnancy when high feed value silage is available. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, Teagasc Animal & Grassland Research & Innovation Programme, Mellows Centre, Athenry, tells us more.
26 April 2026
Nitrogen fertiliser: Will it give a return on sheep farms?
Elevated fertiliser prices and lower application rates over recent years has many sheep farmers questioning the value of chemical nitrogen applications to grow grass this spring.
25 April 2026
Understanding coccidiosis in lambs
After a wetter than usual spring, lambs on many sheep farms are approaching the peak risk period for coccidiosis. Sheep farmers need to be aware of this potentially costly disease.
22 April 2026
Weed control on pasture and silage ground
In a joint episode of the OviCast and Beef Edge podcasts, Ciaran Lynch and Catherine Egan are joined by Chris Maughan from TP Whelan to explore practical weed control strategies.
21 April 2026
Lots of rain and lambs in Galway
Participant in the Teagasc BETTER Sheep Farm and Signpost programmes, Michael Forde takes a look back at a challenging but successful lambing season, and outlines his plans for fertiliser, soil fertility improvements and silage for the year ahead.
21 April 2026
Colostrum – priceless to the newborn lamb
It is almost impossible to put a value on Colostrum, often referred to as Liquid Gold. Eamon Patten explains why timely feeding to newborn lambs is critical.
20 April 2026
Farm to fork in Kilmichael
Combining livestock, local produce and home baking, Áine O’Riordan, a Drystock Farm Advisor based in the Teagasc Macroom Office, visits the O’Leary family in Kilmichael to find out more about the ‘farm to fork’ journey.
19 April 2026
Nematodirus Forecast 2026
Dr James O’Shaughnessy from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Central Veterinary Research Laboratory in Backweston joins Ciaran Lynch on the OviCast podcast to discuss this year’s Nematodirus Forecast.
15 April 2026
Reducing N inputs with multi species swards
With fertiliser prices rocketing over the last number of weeks, many people are looking to improving resilience of their grassland systems to such market shocks, Mark Plunkett and John Finn, Teagasc Johnstown Castle, delve into some of the benefits of multi-species swards.
15 April 2026
Livestock phenomics survey – share your views
Stakeholders across the livestock sector, including farmers, breeders, researchers, policymakers, veterinarians, technology providers, and members of the public, are being invited to share their knowledge and perceptions of livestock phenomics. Dr. Orla Keane, Teagasc Researcher tells us more.
14 April 2026