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‘How many lambs are too many?’ – Sheep Ireland conference

January 17, 2020

Sheep

Lambs – and how they are the key driver of profitability – was the key focus of Noirin McHugh of Teagasc in a…

‘We have 10,000 ewes across all programmes, but we need more’ – Sheep Ireland

January 17, 2020

Sheep

“In order for the Sheep Ireland database to grow and improve, we need to add to the 10,000 ewes that are currently in…

How many sheep were slaughtered in Irish meat plants in 2019?

January 12, 2020

Sheep

Looking back on 2019, it will come as no surprise to farmers that the sheep kill was way below 2018 levels. Last year…

Yuletide ewe: ‘Hardy’ sextuplet lambs born on midlands farm

January 9, 2020

Rural Life

A farming family in the midlands had a pleasant post-Christmas novelty last month with the arrival of six hale and “hardy” sextuplet lambs…

Video: Man builds crow trap to combat bird attacks on lambs

May 3, 2019

Sheep

A man in Co. Roscommon has built a simple mechanism, made with timber and chicken wire, that is proving to be “a life…

‘Dog chipping must be made compulsory’ – ICSA sheep chairman

April 14, 2019

Sheep

Seán McNamara sheep committee chairman of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) spoke about the impact that marauding dogs are having…

Sheep trade: Prices remain under pressure this week

February 26, 2019

Sheep

Factory quotes have declined this week; despite a drop in numbers slaughtered. Kepak Athleague is offering a base price of 510c/kg (Quality Assurance…

Sheep trade: Factories act on lowering lamb quotes

February 19, 2019

Sheep

The recent rise in lamb quotes has ceased with processors moving to take a hold of the market. However, farmers are encouraged to…

Higher lamb growth rate and less worms when grazing multi-species swards

January 6, 2019

Sheep

A study carried at UCD (University College Dublin) Lyons Farm during 2015 and 2016 showed that lambs produced from multi-species swards were heavier…

Be mindful of withdrawal dates when dosing lambs

November 25, 2018

Sheep

Some factory agents have highlighted the importance of adhering to meat withdrawal periods when sending lambs for slaughter. This is particularly relevant when…

Finishing lambs on your farm? Here are some options

November 10, 2018

Sheep

When considering strategies to finish lambs during autumn, grazed grass is the low-cost option. In order to maximise average daily gain (ADG), adequate…

400 light lambs per week to be supplied to Kepak – INHFA

June 7, 2018

Sheep

It has been announced that the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has reached an agreement to supply 400 light lambs per…

Nematodirus warning: The signs, effects and preventative measures

April 26, 2018

Sheep

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a statement warning and advising farmers on the predicted risk of Nematodirus infection…