Sheep
Today’s Farm September/October 2020
Today’s Farm September/October 2020 Type Magazine Could dairying be the right choice for you? Download Publication (PDF) Articles: News Update (PDF) Dairying – Winter fodder- have you enough (PDF) Dairying – Could dairying be the right choice for you (PDF) Dairying – Serious about getting into dairying – this course is right for you (PDF) Beef […]
28 August 2020
Anthelmintic Resistance in Sheep
Anthelmintic Resistance in Sheep Type Media Article By James Kelly, Drystock Advisor, Roscommon Town Anthelmintic Resistance or Wormer Resistance is the ability of stomach worms to fight and survive a worm dose. Anthelmintic Resistance is becoming a growing problem in Irish sheep farms which is resulting in significant financial losses through lack […]
19 August 2020
Sheep Newsletter – August 2020
Sheep Newsletter – August 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland management Ewe body condition Lameness Biosecurity for bought-in stock Upcoming events Health & Safety – Moving machines bring danger Better Farm Update – Grass growth rebounds Research Update – Back on track
5 August 2020
Sheep Preparation for the Breeding Season
Sheep Preparation for the Breeding Season Type Media Article By Colm Murray, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare 2020 has been a strange year in many ways. Nothing seems to be how we would have predicted it and we have so many new “norms” in many parts of our lives. However, despite all […]
31 July 2020
Designing a Flock Breeding Programme
Designing a Flock Breeding Programme Type Media Article The number of lambs reared per ewe joined is a key determinant of the overall financial performance of a lowland sheep enterprise. Sheep Specialist Damian Costello outlines the factors to be considered in a flock breeding programme including: culling, ram selection and purchase of […]
21 July 2020
How to check the ram is fit for breeding
How to check the ram is fit for breeding Type Media Article Rams should be checked 10 weeks before the breeding season to ensure they are fit to breed. This is to allow time to build body condition, sort out health problems, buy replacement rams, acclimatise replacements and quarantine replacements. Drystock advisor […]
21 July 2020
Drench Test – Checking Product Efficacy
Drench Test – Checking Product Efficacy Type Media Article The drench test is a very simple procedure to check and see if the drench is working and killing the worms in the lambs. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep in Teagasc runs through checking product efficacy of drench. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep […]
19 July 2020
Cobalt Supplementation in Sheep
Cobalt Supplementation in Sheep Type Media Article Cobalt is an important mineral thats required by sheep and is used by the bugs in the rumen to metabolize vitamin B12 which is important for lamb thrive. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep with Teagasc runs through best practice for supplementing with cobalt In this […]
14 July 2020
The Hill Sheep Sector in Ireland
The Hill Sheep Sector in Ireland Type Media Article The Irish Hill Sheep sector plays an important role in the economic health of rural economies and the maintenance of the natural landscape in many of Ireland’s most scenic areas. Hill sheep are a very hardy and resilient breed and are hugely responsive […]
13 July 2020
Better Farm Sheep Update – Patrick Dunne, Co. Wicklow
Better Farm Sheep Update – Patrick Dunne, Co. Wicklow Type Media Article Patrick Dunne is a participant in the Teagasc Sheep Better Farm Programme. The programme focuses on grassland management, breeding and production methods. Patrick gives an overview of this farm as well as an update on what’s been happening on the […]
10 July 2020