Sheep
With strong mart prices and good factory quotes again this week, many farmers may be tempted to cull ewes now.
Lameness
The causes, management, and production effects of lameness in sheep was one of the topics discussed at the Teagasc National Sheep Conference.
While carrying out lameness checks is important for scheme payments, it is something sheep farmers are constantly monitoring during the year.
One of the main causes of lameness in sheep is contagious ovine digital dermatitis.
