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A simple way to identify an underperforming ram

October 27, 2018

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,…

150 elite rams on offer at Sheep Ireland sale

August 9, 2015

Sheep

Sheep Ireland will hold a multi-breed sale of elite rams on Saturday, August 22, at Tullamore Livestock Mart. There will be over 150…

5 reasons to having a 5-Star ram on your farm

August 7, 2015

Sheep

It may seem like a long way off but for mid-season lambing, it is now time to start planning for this year’s breeding season, Frank…

Thinking of buying a new ram? Upcoming sales to showcase best in breeds

August 5, 2015

Sheep

As the summer edges closer to an end sheep farmers must start planning their breeding for next year. But what ram breeds should…

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…