Sheep
Scanning of early-lambing flocks is complete and scanning of mid-season lambing flocks is now underway. Ewes are generally scanned at..
The breeding season is coming to a close for many early-lambing flocks, and by now many of these flocks will be housed for the winter period.
As winter draws nearer the next significant event on most sheep farms will be scanning of the flock. It is an extremely important job.
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AgriLand visited Hugh McDonald in Co. Meath, who was getting ready to scan his ewes for the upcoming lambing season.
Scanning results from early lambing flocks have left some farmers disappointed, according to sheep scanner Dominic Black.
