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Sheep
Sheep Management: sheep dip disposal, silage quality and drafting lambs
Darren Carty
Sheep should remain on lands where there is no risk of dip coming in contact with watercourses for at least 24 hours, and spent dip should be disposed of correctly.
9 October 2024 Management
Sheep management: SWS action timelines, high worm burdens and mating management
The 15 October deadline for completing actions in the National Sheep Welfare Scheme is approaching fast and farmers should ensure tasks are completed and recorded in the scheme action booklet.
24 September 2024 Management
Scottish mart offers dipping service for purchased sheep
A dipping service for purchasers of store of breeding sheep is Caledonian Marts answer to fighting back on sheep scab.
Sheep Management: plunge dipping, marketing hill lambs and elite ram sale
The deadline for applying for an extension for the sheep dipping action in the sheep welfare scheme is 15 September 2024.
21 August 2024 Markets
Dedicated sheep dipping scheme must be set up – ICSA
Sheep dipping has only been optional as part of the Sheep Improvement Scheme at a rate of €4 per head.
9 August 2024 News
Remembering the four pillars of sheep health this summer
Keeping on top of health issues swill ensure the thrive of spring-born lambs to ensure a short finish period.
8 June 2024 Animal Health
Setting up for success with sheep dipping facilities
While being one of the most effective controls of external parasites for sheep, dipping is both a laboursome and dangerous task, though steps can be taken to reduce risks and labour.
5 June 2024 Buildings
Blowfly and tick risk season on the horizon
The inclement weather experienced to date in 2024 has left few farmers thinking about blowfly and tick control but this situation will quickly change.
18 May 2024 Sheep handling