Lamb processors have been criticised for allegedly “hammering local producers on weight limits” while paying out for heavier imported lambs. According to the…
Insurance costs are a major factor in Stonebrook Pet Farm remaining closed post-Covid, according to the owner Jackie Ronaldson. The Kildare-based pet farm…
Seán McNamara sheep committee chairman of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) spoke about the impact that marauding dogs are having…
Some factory agents have highlighted the importance of adhering to meat withdrawal periods when sending lambs for slaughter. This is particularly relevant when…
When considering strategies to finish lambs during autumn, grazed grass is the low-cost option. In order to maximise average daily gain (ADG), adequate…
