Sheep
Early-lambing flocks scanning poor but mid-season 'much better'
Scanning of early-lambing flocks is complete, and scanning of mid-season lambing flocks is now underway. Ewes are generally scanned at...
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Early-lambing flocks: Some essentials you will need at lambing time
Some early-lambing flocks have already had their first ewes drop over the last while, while many others will have been...
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Watch: Cork dairy farmer tracks nitrates in derogation
Watch how this Cork farmer manages and tracks nitrates in derogation using the Herdwatch app. The nitrates situation presents both...
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'More farmers are lambing early this year than in previous years' - Kieran McGee
There has definitely been an increase in the number of farmers going down the route of lambing ewes earlier this...
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Turning attentions to scanning early-lambing ewes
With the breeding season in full-swing on mid-season lambing flocks, early-lambing flocks should be turning attentions to scanning ewes. Ideally,...
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Sheep grassland management: Setting up the farm for next spring
Grazing conditions have been difficult over the last fortnight, as ground conditions continue to deteriorate. Over the coming weeks, the...
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Feeding early-lambing ewes the priority over the next few weeks
The priority over the next few weeks – for early-lambing flocks – should be feeding ewes good quality feed to...