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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.
30 October 2024 Tullamore Farm
Tullamore Farm update: over 50% of ewes served in first week
After a slow couple of days at the outset mating activity has ramped up while ewe lambs will be joined with rams at the end of this week, Shaun Diver reports
28 October 2024 Winter Indoor Management
Finishing lambs indoors – tips for a smooth transition
When it comes to finishing lambs a prevention rather than cure approach is integral to achieving high levels of animal performance.
Aiming for high health this winter
Adam Woods previews what’s inside this week’s special indoor health management focus.
23 October 2024 Breeding & health
What you need to know about finishing plans for your lambs
From exploring the merits of shearing lambs to ration formulation and offering roughage with ad-lib concentrates, Darren Carty shares reader queries addressing topics cropping up at present.
9 October 2024 Grass & feeding
Sheep Management: autumn grazing planner and lamb slaughter performance
Farmers facing tight grass supplies will have much more options to overcome challenges if they take stock of current circumstances and put a plan in place early.
18 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
Finishing lambs and going to the Dublin Horse Show
In Wexford, the horse shows are Ciara Kinsella’s social outings as all lambs are taken to the local factory.
7 August 2024 Footprint Farmers
Budget carefully when buying store lambs in 2024
For farmers buying store lambs, Kieran Mailey outlines the steps to consider when completing a breakeven budget.
7 August 2024 Northern Ireland
Talking points at Tullamore Farm sheep stand
Hot topics included vaccination for enzootic abortion, a poor killout in lambs, worm control and Easycare genetics.
31 July 2024 Breeding & health
Global sheep prices: Australian prices record significant improvement
Australian prices have increased to the equivalent of upwards of €5/kg, but New Zealand farmers remain in big trouble, with farmgate returns at just €3.70/kg.
20 July 2024 Markets