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Sheep
Talking points at Tullamore Farm sheep stand
Darren Carty
Hot topics included vaccination for enzootic abortion, a poor killout in lambs, worm control and Easycare genetics.
16 July 2024 Management
Be alert for lungworm in young cattle
Warmer temperatures will see worm burdens rapidly increasing on grazing swards, putting young cattle at higher risk of respiratory problems caused by lungworm.
10 July 2024 Breeding & health
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.
Sheep Management: cobalt deficiency, Startect availability and weighing accuracy
Reports indicate there are signs of lambs succumbing to cobalt deficiency, while farmers challenged by anthelmintic resistance have cause for greater optimism in worm control strategies.
3 July 2024 Management
Five management jobs for early July
As the grazing season enters the second half of the year, outlined are some jobs to keep on top of in July.
29 June 2024 Management
Get smart with sheep wormers this summer
Strategic dosing can lower worm burdens on farms and also prevent worm populations from becoming resistant, writes Peter McCann.
5 June 2024 Northern Ireland