Sheep
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
Today’s Farm May/June 2020
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30 April 2020
Importance of quality silage for sheep
Importance of quality silage for sheep Type Media Article Research carried out in Teagasc Athenry has highlighted the potential to reduce amount of concentrates fed to ewes in late pregnancy when high feed value silage is available. Damian Costello, Sheep Specialist has information and advice Grass silage is the forage of choice […]
28 April 2020
Sheep Research Demonstration farm Athenry – Update
Sheep Research Demonstration farm Athenry – Update Type Media Article Research to date shows that including white clover in the sward relative to perennial ryegrass alone results in lambs reaching slaughter weight faster – Philip Creighton Researcher In this video, Philip Creighton, Sheep Grassland Systems Researcher, Teagasc gives an update as to […]
24 April 2020
Lambs Thriving or Not!
Lambs Thriving or Not! Type Media Article Media Article Sheep farmers put in a huge effort each year to have as many lambs born and kept alive as possible. Having heavier and healthy lambs at birth will also contribute to a faster overall growth rate. If ewes have higher milk production and […]
15 April 2020
Sheep Newsletter – April 2020
Sheep Newsletter – April 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland management Parasites Lambing review BETTER Farm Update – Smart grazing decisions Early lambing flocks Research Update – INZAC and breeding flocks at Teagasc Athenry Health & Safety – Slurry and machinery safety
2 April 2020
A Difficult Start to Spring for Sheep Farmers
A Difficult Start to Spring for Sheep Farmers 0 Type Media Article By Colm Murray, B&T Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Galway/Clare Lambing in Ireland got off to a difficult start this year, due to a poor end of last year and a wet start to this year, with the exception of the past week, […]
1 April 2020
Sheep Management Notes
Sheep Management Notes 0 Type Media Article SHEEP: Advice on how to manage grass supplies until growth rates exceed demand and grass starts to accumulate on your farm. Also, it is important to be aware of grass tetany, which is a common and usually fatal condition that affects lactating ewes. By Michael Gottstein, […]
1 April 2020