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Sheep Management: liver fluke, clean livestock policy and soil samples

Quick action is needed where a threat of liver fluke infestation is suspected with reports of losses from the disease in recent weeks.

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Sheep Management: liver fluke, clean livestock policy and soil samples

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Sticking with sheep on the Dingle peninsula

Sticking with sheep on the Dingle peninsula

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

Sheep Management: persistent inclement weather presenting lots of challenges

Sheep Management: persistent inclement weather presenting lots of challenges

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

LAMBING 7 February 2026

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Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Farmers discussions are currently centred on the bluetongue virus, weather and sheep prices but sight must not be lost of preparations for lambing

LAMBING 21 January 2026

Sheep Management: earlier lambing, adherence to CLP and organic feeds

Sheep Management: earlier lambing, adherence to CLP and organic feeds

Hygiene and nutrition are critical factors where turnout of ewes and young lambs is delayed due to inclement weather and poor ground conditions.

MANAGEMENT 21 January 2026

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Martin Merrick profiles a recently completed sheep shed on the farm of Roland Cassidy, with a high-end, bespoke finish done on the build.

BUILDINGS 21 January 2026

Preparing ewes for housing: key steps for a smooth pre-lambing period

Preparing ewes for housing: key steps for a smooth pre-lambing period

As lambing nears, farmers are preparing sheds and flocks for housing. Good planning in nutrition, hygiene and management now helps protect ewe health and boost lamb survival.

MANAGEMENT 21 January 2026

Twin lamb disease: identifying and reducing risks this spring

Twin lamb disease: identifying and reducing risks this spring

Martin Merrick and Darren Carty outline some of the causes, risks, treatments and preventions associated with twin lamb disease, one of the major causes of fatalities in ewes.

MANAGEMENT 21 January 2026

Sheep Management: bluetongue virus, weather management and lameness

Sheep Management: bluetongue virus, weather management and lameness

There is greater interest in bluetongue virus vaccination options following the identification of the virus in Ireland.

MANAGEMENT 21 January 2026

Sheep Management: abortion causing agents, sheep census and storing FYM

Sheep Management: abortion causing agents, sheep census and storing FYM

There is no way of visually diagnosing abortion causing agents and as such the only option is prompt submission of samples for analysis

MANAGEMENT 21 January 2026

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Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

In recent weeks, some questions have been raised about Bord Bia and we believe it is important that farmers have access to clear and accurate information.

Bord Bia: Clarity and context for Irish farmers

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