This supplement focuses on having ewes in optimum condition at mating, ewe breed type, breeding policy, genetic merits of rams and techniques for early lambing.

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Sheep farmers hoping for better breeding performance
Darren Carty
The performance of earlier lambing flocks was limited in 2022 by drought conditions and tight feed supplies, a situation which will hopefully not be repeated in 2023.
Sheep farmers hoping for better breeding performance
Influence of religious festivals on sheepmeat demand
19 July 2023 Sheep breeding
Influence of religious festivals on sheepmeat demand
The three main religious festivals influencing sheepmeat demand, Easter, Ramadan and Eid al-Adha, now all take place in the first half of the year.
Explainer: Requirements for animals imported from non-EU countries
19 July 2023 Sheep breeding
Explainer: Requirements for animals imported from non-EU countries
The Department of Agriculture has provided further details regarding import requirements, which apply from 1 July 2023.
Number of lambs produced not covering the cost of keeping a ewe
Darren Carty spoke with Michael Gottstein, Teagasc, about the important aspects to include in a sheep-breeding policy.
19 July 2023 Sheep breeding
The new genotyped ram action – your questions answered
It is not surprising that farmers have many questions, with over 6,000 participants in the new Sheep Improvement Scheme needing to purchase a genotyped ram in 2023.
19 July 2023 Sheep breeding