Sheep
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
Sheep Newsletter – July 2020
Sheep Newsletter – July 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland management Reseeding Anthelmintics Breeding season Early lamb Research Update – Rain returning to normal levels Better Farm Update – Some weaned early Health & Safety – Work at heights is dangerous
9 July 2020
Control of Stomach Worms – improving sustainability
Control of Stomach Worms – improving sustainability Type Leaflet Download Publication (PDF) Internal parasites, in particular gut worms, are a major challenge to sheep production systems. Parasite control is largely based on suppression of the parasitic burden using anthelmintic products. Nationally anthelmintic resistance i.e. the ability of parasites to survive a dose […]
30 June 2020
Today’s Farm July/ August 2020
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29 June 2020
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmers Ross and Amy Jackson
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmers Ross and Amy Jackson Type Media Article Ross and Amy Jackson are farming organically in Lacka, Carrig, Co Tipperary. A farm walk was due to take place on their farm. Organic Specialist Elaine Leavy got an update from Ross and Amy. What were the plans when […]
24 June 2020
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar
The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar Type Event Proceeding The Sustainability of Irish Agriculture Webinar which took place on Wednesday, 23rd June. Dr. Cathal Buckley, Teagasc provided an overview of the latest sustainability assessment for Irish agriculture, covering Economic, Social and Environmental Metrics. Download Publication (PDF) Sustainability is now at the core […]
24 June 2020
Selecting Flock Replacements
Selecting Flock Replacements Type Media Article Breeding ewe replacements from within your own flock has a number of advantages including allowing you to breed the best performing ewes in the flock with a high genetic merit maternal sire. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist, has more information. There are many advantages to breeding ewe […]
23 June 2020
Using a creep gate to creep graze lambs
Using a creep gate to creep graze lambs Type Media Article Creep grazing is extremely useful when grass supplies are tight & during dry spells. Hugh Rooney, Teagasc Drystock Advisor highlights the advantages of creep grazing & explains how to set up creep grazing for lambs. Creep Grazing lambs allows lambs access […]
16 June 2020