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Sheep
Sheep clean livestock policy refresher course
Darren Carty
With upwards of 30mm to 40mm of rain forecast on Friday night through to Saturday and coming hot on the wheels of some heavy snowfalls, ground conditions will come under pressure.
13 November 2024 Management
Sheep Management: sheep dip disposal, silage quality and drafting lambs
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.
23 September 2024 Markets
Sheep price update: poor kill-out continues to be significant issue
Agents are keen to tie into deals for good-quality lambs, but are reluctant to loosen the purse strings, with a high percentage of lambs trading from €7.20/kg to €7.30/kg.
Autumn grazing management needs to start now
A higher number of ewes requiring preferential treatment and a lower drafting rate on many farms will increase demand for grass in the coming months.
17 August 2024 Management