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Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference

'Include the placenta when sending a sample to a lab'

Sheep

over 3 years ago

'Include the placenta when sending a sample to a lab'

"In most cases, abortion is caused due to placental insufficiencies, so make sure to include the...

The best way to deal with ticks

Sheep Technical

over 3 years ago

The best way to deal with ticks

The best way to deal with ticks, according to Shane McGettrick, is to identify where the problem is...

Highest mortality in ewes linked to respiratory diseases

Sheep

over 3 years ago

Highest mortality in ewes linked to respiratory diseases

The highest mortality rate in ewes is linked to respiratory diseases, Shane McGettrick told farmers...

'More of an emphasis on lactation feeding needed to boost fertility'

Sheep

over 4 years ago

'More of an emphasis on lactation feeding needed to boost fertility'

More of an emphasis needs to be placed on lactation feeding in order to boost ewe fertility,...

'There is an increasing interest in protecting bloodlines and progressing breeds'

Sheep

over 4 years ago

'There is an increasing interest in protecting bloodlines and progressing breeds'

There is an increasing interest in protecting bloodlines and progressing breeds, according to Kevin...

Sheep

over 4 years ago

Improving hill flock productivity and profitability in Donegal

On Wednesday last (February 17), David McLaughlin a participant in the Better Farm Sheep Programme...

Improving hill flock productivity and profitability in Donegal

Sheep

over 4 years ago

'Ewes that are in good condition at mating time are going to give you more lambs'

On Wednesday evening, at the Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference, farmer David McLaughlin, who is part of...

'Ewes that are in good condition at mating time are going to give you more lambs'

Sheep

over 4 years ago

First of 2 virtual Teagasc Hill Sheep Conferences taking place this evening

The Teagasc Virtual Hill Sheep Conference will take place across two evenings this week. The first...

First of 2 virtual Teagasc Hill Sheep Conferences taking place this evening

Agri-Business

over 7 years ago

Why hill sheep farmers can't ignore the benefits of crossbreeding

Improving pregnancy rates and ultimately weaning rates opens up options for crossbreeding on hill...

Why hill sheep farmers can't ignore the benefits of crossbreeding

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