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Don’t vaccinate against clostridial diseases – unless you do so correctly

March 20, 2019

Do you know, that one vaccination of a primary vaccination course against clostridial diseases provides little or no immunity to cattle and/or sheep,…

Sheep trade: Farmers holding out for more

March 6, 2019

Sheep

Farmers are encouraged to bargain hard when it comes to marketing their sheep. This comes as processors move to tighten their grip on…

Minister called on to ‘spare a thought for hill farmers’

March 5, 2019

Sheep

A Co. Sligo sheep farmer has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed to extend single electronic tagging…

3,000-4,000 sheep affected by dog attacks in Ireland each year

March 4, 2019

Sheep

Statistics gathered by a farm-lobby group indicate that there are in the order of 300-400 sheep attacks in Ireland each year, with 3,000…

Sheep conference: The importance of good-quality silage

February 3, 2019

Sheep

Opening the Teagasc National Sheep Conference earlier this week, Prof. Gerry Boyle outlined that, while it is not possible to control what goes…

Sheep conference: What are the causes of lamb mortality in the first week of life?

January 29, 2019

Sheep

Speaking at the Teagasc National Sheep Conference earlier tonight (Tuesday, January 29) in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Teagasc’s Tim Keady gave a detailed…

Sheep trade: More good news for farmers with factory-fit lambs

January 29, 2019

Sheep

The recent rise is lamb quotes has continued with all processors implementing more price increases this week. There has been a good demand…

Silage prices: €25/bale is standard, but plenty higher

January 27, 2019

Grass

There’s plenty of silage for sale across the country. However, it’s not necessarily available where it’s needed most. While many sellers are charging…

Northern Ireland hosts EU delegates for major grassland project

January 27, 2019

N.Ireland

Farming representatives from 11 European countries were hosted in Belfast for a seminar showcasing Northern Ireland’s grassland management techniques. The event was facilitated…

Farmers ‘entitled’ to carcass images before and after trim

January 19, 2019

Agri Politics

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice is calling for farmer access to carcass photographs – before and after trimming – in a bid to stamp…

Sheep focus: Data recording driving flock performance in Co. Limerick

January 14, 2019

Sheep

Since joining Sheep Ireland as a full performance recording flock, the performance of the flock in Salesian Agricultural College at Pallaskenry has greatly…

When is the right time to administer clostridial vaccines to my flock?

January 11, 2019

Sheep

Lambing is fast approaching on many mid-season lambing flocks. Given this, it’s an ideal time to undertake clostridial vaccinations. ‘Booster’ vaccinations are due…

Sheep trade: Factory lamb quotes continue to edge upwards

January 8, 2019

Sheep

Factory quotes for lambs continue to edge upwards again this week, with many processors increasing their offerings by 5-10c/kg compared to last week.…

Higher lamb growth rate and less worms when grazing multi-species swards

January 6, 2019

Sheep

A study carried at UCD (University College Dublin) Lyons Farm during 2015 and 2016 showed that lambs produced from multi-species swards were heavier…

How much concentrates should I feed with my silage?

January 5, 2019

Sheep

When harvested at the correct growth stage, grass silage can be a low-cost, high-quality feed for pregnant ewes. In order to achieve optimum…

40 sheep killed or injured after wandering onto highway

January 3, 2019

Rural Life

Approximately 40 sheep were killed or seriously injured on a UK highway in recent days after wandering onto the road. The sheep broke…

Reminder: Time to count your sheep for the 2018 census

December 31, 2018

Sheep

According to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) some 45,000 registered sheep and goat keepers received their Annual Sheep and/or…

Gross margins on sheep farms predicted to increase in 2019

December 30, 2018

Sheep

According to Teagasc’s Annual Review and Outlook 2019 report for the sheep sector, the outlook for 2019 is more positive compared 2018. According…

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