Sheep
With June just days away, a high risk period for blowfly strike approaches for sheep farms across the country where farmers may be considering when to shear their flock.
As lamb prices are on a downward spiral and we head into autumn when grass quality is going to decline, it is a good time to assess options for lambs on the farm.
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The mix of good, warm and at times wet weather is leading to strong growth rates across the country.
The month of September can be a make or break month for some under-conditioned breeding ewes on farms.
Weaning presents a good opportunity for farmers to select ewe lambs that can be kept as replacements and to cull 'problem ewes'.
The dry weather over the last few weeks has put farms under pressure, as grass growth rates continue to drop off.
Over the next few weeks, it is important that sheep farmers make the most of the grass supplies that are on their farms.
The good weather over the past few weeks along with the odd day of rain here and there has seen grass growth rates improve.
Teagasc held its beef and sheep seminar titled ‘Practical Advice for a Challenging Time' at the Tullamore Court Hotel, Co. Offaly.
