Management of rams post-breeding December 4, 2020 Sheep With the breeding season at an end for the majority of mid-season lambing flocks, it’s important to not neglect rams, even though the…
Sheep management: Continue to monitor the breeding flock closely November 20, 2020 Sheep With the breeding season into the latter stages for the majority of mid-season lambing flocks, the importance of continually monitoring the flock closely…
How to identify a ‘problem’ ram this breeding season November 5, 2020 Sheep With the breeding season in full swing, many farmers will be hoping for positive results when the time comes to scan their ewes.…
Sheep management: Tips to ensure a successful breeding period October 15, 2020 Sheep For some, the breeding season has already kickstarted, while for others, ram turnout is just around the corner. For those farmers that haven’t…
‘Achieving high performance will be difficult without the right genetics’ July 22, 2020 Sheep With a host of breeding sales set to take place over the coming weeks, attention will quickly turn to buying in replacement rams…
Sheep management: The importance of buying in replacement rams early July 16, 2020 Sheep It’s coming to that stage in the year where the focus switches to preparing for the upcoming breeding season, particularly for lowland flocks.…
A simple way to identify an underperforming ram October 27, 2018 Sheep Breeding has commenced for many March-lambing flocks and, after the difficult year that’s just gone, farmers are hoping that their rams will be…
Strong line-up for Ireland’s largest ram sale August 23, 2018 Sheep Since its formation, the Sheep Ireland €uroStar Multi-Breed Ram Sale has grown from strength to strength and it’s now the largest one-day, catalogued…
Time to complete your ram’s annual ‘NCT’ August 15, 2018 Sheep Although the breeding season may be far from the minds of many sheep farmers, now is an opportune time to conduct your ram’s…
‘Big Boy Ram Sale’ targets commercially-driven farmers August 12, 2018 Sheep Taking inspiration from the famous Logie Durno ram sale in Scotland, a group of young breeders have come together to develop a sale…
Sheep focus: Over two decades of Charollais breeding in the heart of dairy country November 9, 2017 Sheep On the approach to Albert Ferguson’s ‘Powerview’ Charollais flock in White’s Cross, Co. Cork, one thing becomes truly apparent – you are now…
Suffolk ram comes out on top at Sheep Ireland’s sale September 3, 2017 Sheep Sheep Ireland hosted its annual EuroStar Multi-breed Ram Sale in Tullamore Mart on Saturday, August 26. This year’s sale boosted a record entry and…
Do you have a breeding policy or do ewe lambs arrive on your farm by chance? August 14, 2017 Sheep Sheep farmers have been advised to pay particular attention to the ewe lambs they choose as replacements on their farm. At a recent…
Looks or paper – how should I select my ram? August 14, 2017 Sheep The breeding season on many sheep farms is fast approaching and ram choice can have a lasting impact on any flock – especially…
Breeding healthier sheep moves a step closer May 6, 2017 Sheep Irish farmers may be able to breed healthier sheep in the coming years through the adaption of a new health sub-index. The health…
Sheep Ireland has no plans to verify breeders’ data April 25, 2017 Sheep Sheep Ireland, a subsidiary of the ICBF, has no plans to verify the data submitted by individual breeders under the LambPlus programme. Speaking…
Swaledale ram sells for over €100,000 at annual sale November 3, 2016 Sheep As ram sales come to a close for another year, a Swaledale ram has sold for £92,000 (€102,210) at one of the final Swaledale sales…
Rams make €940 at Sheep Ireland ‘elite’ five-star sale August 25, 2015 Sheep There were 151 rams on offer at the annual Sheep Ireland Multi-breed ram sale on Saturday last in Tullamore with an 87% clearance,…
