Sheep
Sheep Open Day Booklet 2022
Sheep Open Day Booklet 2022 Type Booklet This booklet collates and summarises a significant body of knowledge on technical issues relating to sheep production and should prove a valuable reference for sheep producers. Download Publication (PDF) The booklet has sections with wide ranging information on the following: Sustainable Systems Genetics and Breeding […]
18 June 2022
John Hurley – Organic Farm Walk
John Hurley – Organic Farm Walk Type Event Proceeding Event booklet from the Teagasc Organic Suckler to Weanling and Sheep Farm Walk of John Hurley, Castle Hill House, Knockalaughta, Ballintubber, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, which took place on Wednesday, 1st June. Download Publication (PDF) On Wednesday, 1st June 2022, Organic Suckler to Weanling and Sheep […]
16 June 2022
The Signpost Series Webinar – Measuring methane in Irish sheep systems – what is our carbon ‘hoof’ print?
The Signpost Series Webinar – Measuring methane in Irish sheep systems – what is our carbon ‘hoof’ print? Type Event Proceeding On this episode of the Signpost Series which took place on Friday, 3rd June, Mark Gibson, Head of Teagasc Outreach & Innovation Department was joined by Drs. Fiona McGovern, Noirin McHugh […]
13 June 2022
Sheep Newsletter – June 2022
Sheep Newsletter – June 2022 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Teagasc Sheep Open Day – Athenry, June 18, 2022 – 10.00am to 4.00pmJoin us in Athenry on Saturday, June 18 for our Teagasc Sheep Open Day and take the opportunity to review the latest research and technical advice from […]
8 June 2022
Nematodirosis Worms in Lambs
Nematodirosis Worms in Lambs Type Media Article By Niall Treanor, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc Galway/Clare The Disease: Nematodirosis is a severe parasitic disease of lambs 6 to 12 weeks of age which become infected by ingesting large numbers of infective larvae from grazing on contaminated pasture. The life cycle of N. battus, […]
25 May 2022
Sheep Newsletter – May 2022
Sheep Newsletter – May 2022 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland managementCurrent concentrate prices, and fears of further increases, have put optimising performance at grass firmly in focus. This is best achieved by regularly offering fresh high-quality grass to ewes and lambs. If grazing group size is not […]
4 May 2022
Today’s Farm – May/June 2022
Today’s Farm – May/June 2022 0 Type Magazine Focus on Teagasc Grange research Download Publication (PDF) Articles: Etc pages (PDF) Teagasc Grange beef research and Beef 2022 open day preview: Supporting sustainable beef farming (PDF) Multi-species swards and slaughter age reduction (PDF) Production of beef from an all-grass forage diet (PDF) Grazing research: Effect of post-grazing sward height […]
4 May 2022
Sheep Newsletter – April 2022
Sheep Newsletter – April 2022 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland management Grass is the cheapest feed you can produce – even if grown with expensive fertiliser. Silage is the second cheapest feed you can produce. Concentrate feed is the most expensive way to feed stock. The relatively mild […]
6 April 2022
Brigid O’Connor – Organic Hill Sheep and Agri – Tourism Farm Walk
Brigid O’Connor – Organic Hill Sheep and Agri – Tourism Farm Walk Type Event Proceeding Event booklet from the Teagasc Organic Hill Sheep and Agri – Tourism Farm Walk which took place on Wednesday, 30 March on the farm of Brigid O’Connor, Gleann na Gealt, Camp, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Download Publication (PDF) […]
30 March 2022
Precise Application of Fertilisers Webinar
Precise Application of Fertilisers Webinar Type Event Proceeding On Monday, 21 March at 11am a webinar took place with a number of experts who discussed the key steps from calibration to fertiliser quality so you can achieve an accurate fertiliser spread in 2022. With fertiliser prices at an all-time high, it will […]
22 March 2022