Sheep
Sheep Newsletter – June 2020
Sheep Newsletter – June 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland Content for children Blowfly Research update – INZAC and breeding flocks at Teagasc Athenry Weaning BETTER Farm update – Lamb growth on target Health & Safety – Farm deaths rise
7 June 2020
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Fergal Byrne
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer Fergal Byrne 0 Type Media Article Fergal Byrne from Calverstown Little, Dunlavin, Co Kildare, is an organic beef, sheep and cereal farmer. A farm walk was due to take place on his farm this week. Farm Profile Farming 63ha Mostly free draining land 19 suckler cows ( […]
4 June 2020
Dealing with grass shortage – reducing demand on sheep farms
Dealing with grass shortage – reducing demand on sheep farms 0 Type Media Article There is some rain forecast for later this week, farms that might be short of grass will have to wait for this to have an impact and for grass growth to improve. Sheep specialist Michael Gottstein has some advice […]
2 June 2020
Preventing Blowfly strike in Sheep this summer
Preventing Blowfly strike in Sheep this summer Type Media Article By James Concannon, Teagasc Walsh Fellowship Masters Student, Teagasc Roscommon As we enter June with temperatures increasing, Blowfly strike prevention will be next on the agenda for sheep farmers. The Blowfly lays her eggs in the sheep’s wool, where eggs will hatch […]
29 May 2020
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer John Hurley, Co. Roscommon
Questions and Answers with Organic Farmer John Hurley, Co. Roscommon Type Media Article John Hurley is from Knockalaughta, Ballintubber, Co. Roscommon. He is an organic suckler cow and sheep farmer. He was due to have a farm walk on his farm. Organic Specialist Dan Clavin got an update from John. John (right) […]
27 May 2020
The INZAC Flock – Update May 2020
The INZAC Flock – Update May 2020 Type Media Article The Ireland New Zealand across breed animal comparison study (INZAC flock) aims to o validate the Irish maternal (Replacement) genetic sheep index and to compare Irish versus New Zealand genetically elite animals. Fiona McGovern and Henry Walsh give an update on the […]
26 May 2020
Standard for the management of animal welfare at time of slaughter
This standard lays down the requirements for the welfare of animals from loading up at farm, transport to the abattoir up to the time of slaughter using stunning methods approved by EC 1099/2009, and how these issues are managed at each stage in accordance with the requirements of this legislation.
26 May 2020
Blowfly Control in Sheep Flocks
Blowfly Control in Sheep Flocks Type Media Article Flystrike is a production limiting, costly and sometimes fatal condition in sheep. When it comes to Blowfly strike the aim should really be to prevent it from happening in the first place. Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, Teagasc tells us more. Flystrike […]
19 May 2020
Control of External Parasites in Sheep
Control of External Parasites in Sheep Type Media Article Martina Donnelly, Drystock Adviser Teagasc, Athenry While we as a nation are adapting to a new way of life during the current COVID restrictions, farming activities are in full swing as we enter into the summer months. External parasites in sheep can start […]
19 May 2020
Sheep Newsletter – May 2020
Sheep Newsletter – May 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland management Flock health EuroSheep BETTER Farm Update: Time for a drenching Research Update: Lambing finished, grass growth improved Helpline and other resources OPEN FOR BUSINESS
5 May 2020