Sheep
Sheep Newsletter – December 2021
Sheep Newsletter – December 2021 Get the latest information & advice from the Teagasc Sheep team in this month’s newsletter. It includes advice on grassland; scanning; housing; and health & safety. It also has a BETTER Farm Update on body condition & mating on the farms; and a Research Update on planing […]
14 December 2021
Giving your sheep housing the once over
0 Giving your sheep housing the once over In advance of winter housing of ewes it is always useful to review the effectiveness of your housing facilities. A Teagasc labour study on 30 sheep farms nationwide concluded that farms with good sheep housing were 25% more efficient. Damian Costello, Teagasc Sheep Specialist covers […]
7 December 2021
Paul Doyle – BETTER Sheep Farming in Donegal
Paul Doyle – BETTER Sheep Farming in Donegal Paul Boyle Teagasc BETTER Farm Sheep participant, juggles sheep farming and an off farm job with spending time with his wife and young family. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, Teagasc Athenry & Patrick Browne, Teagasc Drystock Adviser, Ballybofey discuss the key actions he is undertaking […]
30 November 2021
Sheep Welfare Scheme
Sheep Welfare Scheme The ‘Sheep Welfare Scheme’ was introduced to contribute to animal and health welfare and also provided a much needed boost on the income side for farmers. Eamon Patten, Teagasc Drystock Advisor, discusses the scheme and requirements for inspections and record keeping. The good news is that it is likely […]
20 November 2021
Clean Livestock policy – Sheep
Clean Livestock policy – Sheep Presenting lambs clean at the abattoir becomes more challenging as the year progresses particularly for those finishing outdoors as weather conditions deteriorate. Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist discusses the Clean Livestock Policy for sheep Even for those finishing indoors it can prove problematic if steps aren’t taken […]
17 November 2021
Caring for rams post mating
0 Caring for rams post mating Rams are the most costly/valuable animals on most sheep farms. For most flocks, the quickest way to immediately reduce ram costs is to focus on ram longevity. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep KT Programme, outlines the main areas that should be concentrated on in order to achieve […]
9 November 2021
Focus on ewe body condition score sees lamb numbers up in West Cork
0 Focus on ewe body condition score sees lamb numbers up in West Cork Denis O’Riordan, a BETTER Sheep farmer, farms approximately 280 hectares (690 acres) of hill & lowland in West Cork, with his wife Esther, daughters Abbie, Roísín & Órlaith, and his uncle, Donie O’Connor. Michael Gottstein, Teagasc Head of Sheep […]
6 November 2021
Best practice for sheep dipping
Best practice for sheep dipping Kevin O’Sullivan, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor highlights the key areas to pay attention to when using sheep dip. He also takes us through the correct procedure for disposal of spent sheep dip in order to ensure our watercourses are protected. Sheep dip is highly effective at controlling external […]
26 October 2021
Making plans with new BETTER Sheep farmer in Carlow
Making plans with new BETTER Sheep farmer in Carlow Eddie Gavin farms alongside his wife and family near Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow while also carrying out machinery contracting for local farmers. Eddie runs sheep, beef & tillage enterprises on farm. Frank Campion, Teagasc Research Officer, reports on Eddie’s plans as a new Teagasc […]
22 October 2021
Successfully Breeding Ewe Lambs
Successfully Breeding Ewe Lambs The average replacement rate in a breeding flock is 22% or five lambings per ewe. The current cost of replacements to the breeding flock is 25% of the value of each lamb sold per ewe during her lifetime in the flock. Vincent Ronayne, Teagasc Advisor Ballinrobe, makes savings […]
19 October 2021