Sheep
Sheep housing requirements for organic farming
The changes that farmers have to make when making the conversion to organic farming have been well documented in recent...
Sheep Housing
Sheep
Providing adequate feed and lying space at housing for ewes
Two critical points to keep in mind at housing time are lying and feed space. From the time a ewe...
Sheep
Key considerations to take into account when housing ewes
With the housing of ewes well underway on many farms and with some having housed for a few weeks now,...
Sheep
Housing: How much lying and feed space do my ewes need?
The housing of ewes on many farms has started, as tightening grass supplies and poor underfoot conditions call a halt...
Sheep
Winter shearing ewes: The benefits
As ground conditions continue to deteriorate and grass supplies tighten, many sheep farmers will be looking to house their ewes...
Buildings
Video: Taking a look at 2 brand new - grant-spec - sheep sheds in Co. Mayo
The Moylett brothers, just outside Ballinrobe, in Co. Mayo, have recently put up two grant-spec sheep sheds – just two...
Sheep
Have you calculated your floor and feed space for you ewes this lambing season?
As we edge closer to the lambing period, it’s important farmers keep an eye out to ensure that their ewes...
Sheep
Sheep advice: How can I reduce the risk of lameness in slatted sheds?
With the lambing season underway, the focus will turn to ensuring ewes are healthy and in good condition. An issue...
Sheep
Sheep housing: Are your facilities up to scratch for the winter period?
Over the next few weeks, farmers will be looking to house their ewes for the winter period until they lamb...
Sheep
Have you enough space to house your ewes for the breeding season?
With the breeding season underway, sheep farmers across the country will be preparing for the busy months that lie ahead....
Sheep
Housed your flock yet? Here are some points to consider for the lambing shed
Lambing on all farms is different, some farmers choose to lamb their flock outdoors while others will house and lamb...
Sheep
Thinking of winter shearing your ewe flock? Here are some points to note
As the grazing season comes to an end on many lowland sheep farms across the country, thoughts are now turning...
Sheep
Video: Check out the new €920,000 sheep handling facility at this ag college
The North’s Department of Agriculture has invested £825,000 (€921,666) in a new sheep housing and handling facility at the College of Agriculture...