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Sheep
My Farming Week: Kenneth O’Donnell, Belmullet, Co Mayo
James Hanly
Pedigree Lleyn sheep farmer Kenneth O’Donnell from Co Mayo is in this week’s My Farming Week.
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.
11 September 2024 Management
Help at hand for SIS action book
The Department has published a Sheep Improvement Scheme guidance document to help farmers fill out the required data.
Sheep Management: blowfly strike, worm counts and quarantine treatments
With protective cover for blowfly strike waning, it is important that farmers keep a good eye on sheep for any breakdown in protection.
4 September 2024 Management
Sheep Management: grass supplies, worm counts and ram condition
Grass growth rates have improved significantly in recent weeks, but sight should not be lost of the importance of applying fertiliser where needed to ensure positive growth continues.
14 August 2024 Management
Taking the guesswork out of worm control
Faecal egg counts can be used to determine the need to treat lambs while faecal egg count reduction tests will identify the efficacy of active ingredients.
10 July 2024 Breeding & health
Sheep Management: worm counts, lamb kill out and nuisance flies
With temperatures rising, worm burdens are likely to be a greater concern over the next week.
19 June 2024 Management