02 August 2023

Designing a sheep handling unit

Edward Egan, Teagasc Advisor, features on the latest OviCast episode to discuss designing a sheep handling unit.

Having good handling facilities can reduce labour, improve both safety and welfare for handler and sheep alike and also encourages timely, preventative actions. 

Edward talks about the booklet he produced – ‘A Guide to Designing a Sheep Handling Unit’ and he discusses the key aspects of design from considering the sheep’s behaviour, location and size, to some of the key features that can be incorporated into a handling unit.  

For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page.

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