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Farmer surprised to find ewe and five healthy lambs

March 13, 2018

A farmer in the midlands was left surprised after a ewe gave birth to five healthy lambs, without any assistance. Richie O’Neill, who…

Be on the watch out for twin lamb disease

March 8, 2018

Sheep

It’s been a tough couple of days for sheep farmers; especially those whose flocks were exposed to the elements. With this in mind,…

Forage focus: Getting a head start with ‘Redstart’

December 21, 2017

Sheep

Forage crops have been grown for a number of seasons in UCD Lyons Research Farm, but this year has been the most successful.…

Sheep factories: Quotes unchanged as Ophelia takes its toll

October 18, 2017

Sheep

Like some of the beef factories, ex-hurricane Ophelia left many sheep processing plants without power on Monday afternoon (October 16). In addition, some…

No plans to increase payment level under the Sheep Welfare Scheme

September 27, 2017

Sheep

There are no plans on the horizon to increase the level of payment under the Sheep Welfare Scheme, according to the Minister for…

Soya Bean Meal – the go to protein for ewes in late pregnancy

February 25, 2017

Sheep

Energy is the first limiting factor in the late pregnancy diet of a ewe, according to Gain Feeds’ Martin Ryan, but protein also…

What must farmers do under each action of the Sheep Welfare Scheme?

February 12, 2017

CAP / Schemes

The €25m Sheep Welfare Scheme, which was introduced under Budget 2017, last week closed to applications with the Department of Agriculture receiving 21,400…

‘Deciding not to vaccinate ewes is an unacceptable risk to take’

January 26, 2017

Sheep

Deciding not to vaccinate ewes for clostridial diseases is an unacceptable risk to take, according to Dr. Michael Doherty from University College Dublin. Vaccinating against…

‘Highly prolific flock’ of 200 ewes to be sold in dispersal sale

January 25, 2017

Sheep

A flock of 200 Texel Belclare cross ewes is set to go under the hammer in a dispersal sale in Tullow Mart, Co.…

Weekly sheep kill figures remain steady

November 24, 2016

Sheep

For the week ending November 20 sheep kill figures remained steady, with official figures showing an overall decrease of less than 1%. In total…

Lamb market mixed but ewe prices come under pressure

October 11, 2016

Sheep

There has been a good deal of movement in the sheep factory trade this week, with some processors easing off with the price…

IFA to push for the introduction of direct sheep payments

November 2, 2015

Sheep

The IFA will meet the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney tomorrow (Tuesday) to press for the introduction of direct sheep support payments. “What…

Breeding from ewe lambs; the factors affecting performance – Teagasc

August 1, 2015

Sheep

Breeding ewe lambs, provided that they are managed to meet their nutritional requirements, reduces the cost of rearing replacements and increases flock output and…

Return to wintry conditions this weekend will impact on feed requirements of hill ewes lambing

April 23, 2015

Sheep

Ewes lambing this weekend may require additional feeding and shelter, according to Teagasc’s Tom Coll. The Mohill-based sheep advisor was commenting in the…

How to manage sheep when grass is scarce

April 18, 2015

Sheep

If grass is scarce (<3.5-4cm), as a guide, feed 0.75-1.0kg/head/day during the first three weeks to ewes in good condition that are rearing twins, Teagasc advises.…

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