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Showcase of New Zealand breed of 'elite maternal' sheep in Meath

Sheep Technical

about 2 years ago

Showcase of New Zealand breed of 'elite maternal' sheep in Meath

A New Zealand sheep breed has been labelled an "elite maternal" by a Irish farmer, who is holding an open day at his farm in Co. Meath.

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

Sheep

over 10 years ago

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

As the summer edges closer to an end sheep farmers must start planning their breeding for next year. But what ram breeds should they use and where can they purchase?

Now is the time to put your ram through its NCT

Sheep

over 10 years ago

Now is the time to put your ram through its NCT

Now is the time to do an 'NCT' on your ram - some weeks before the mating season gets underway,” according to Sheep Ireland

'Some sheep breeds have a higher resistance to parasites than others'

Sheep

over 10 years ago

'Some sheep breeds have a higher resistance to parasites than others'

Some sheep breeds have naturally higher resistance levels to parasites than others, recent research has shown.

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