Sheep
Turnout Turmoil
Turnout Turmoil Type Media Article Eamon Patten, Drystock Advisor, Teagasc Ballinrobe At the time of writing, we are in the middle of the Covid 19 crisis and very poor weather conditions for people lambing ewes. I hope that both situations will improve in the near future. For now, I have included a […]
20 March 2020
Today’s Farm March/April 2020
Another edition of Today's Farm brought to you by Teagasc.
6 March 2020
Sheep Newsletter – March 2020
Sheep Newsletter – March 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland Lambing time: colostrum and hygiene BETTER Farm Update – Scanning in the rain Research update – Hoping for better grass growth
5 March 2020
Grass Tetany
Grass Tetany Type Media Article By Marion Fox, B&T Drystock Adviser, Galway/Clare Regional Unit Most mid-season flocks are currently lambing or at the point of lambing so farmers need to be vigilant for different diseases such as Grass Tetany. Bad weather, especially very wet spells similar to what we have experienced in […]
25 February 2020
Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference 2020
Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference 2020 Type Event Proceeding National Hill Sheep Conference 2020 which took place on Wednesday, 19 February in Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey, Co. Donegal. Download Publication (PDF) The Irish Hill Sheep sector plays an important role in the economic health of rural economies and the maintenance of the natural landscape in […]
19 February 2020
Sheep Newsletter – February 2020
Sheep Newsletter – February 2020 0 Type Newsletter Download Publication (PDF) In this month’s edition: Grassland management Advance preparation for lambing Research update – Lambing season approaches Better Farm update – Scanning and silage quality Health & Safety – Manage workload
5 February 2020
New Year’s Resolutions for Farmers
New Year’s Resolutions for Farmers Type Media Article By Bernie Leahy, B&T Drystock Adviser, Teagasc, Galway/Clare The Chinese New Year coincides with the Lunar Cycle which began with the first full moon on 25th January and finishes with Lantern Festival on 8th February. For the typical sheep farmer the spring lambing period […]
31 January 2020
A Guide to Designing a Sheep Handling Unit
This book provides information on designing and improving upon sheep handling units.
30 January 2020
National Sheep Conferences 2020
National Sheep Conferences 2020 Type Event Proceeding National Sheep Conferences which took place on Tuesday, 28 January in Great Southern Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry and on Thursday, 30 January in Springhill Court Hotel, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny. Download Publication (PDF) The opportunities to improve efficiency of sheep production in Ireland was outlined at […]
28 January 2020
Teagasc presentations at the ICBF and Sheep Ireland Genetics Conference
Teagasc presentations at the ICBF and Sheep Ireland Genetics Conference Type Event Proceeding 17 Jan 2020 Presentations Methane Emissions from Suckler Beef (PDF) – Paul Smith BDGP & BEEP Breeding for a sustainable suckler cow (PDF) – Alan Twomey How many lambs are too many? (PDF) – Nóirín McHugh Breeding for Superior Beef Meat eating […]
21 January 2020