Sheep
'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 placenta when sending in...
Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference
Sheep Technical
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 on your...
Sheep
Highest mortality in ewes linked to respiratory diseases
The highest mortality rate in ewes is linked to respiratory diseases, Shane McGettrick told farmers last week. Shane was speaking...
Sheep
'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, according to Liz...
Sheep
'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 McDermott of Sheep Ireland. At Wednesday...
Sheep
Improving hill flock productivity and profitability in Donegal
On Wednesday last (February 17), David McLaughlin a participant in the Better Farm Sheep Programme spoke at the Teagasc Hill...
Sheep
'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 the Better Farm Sheep...
Sheep
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 one takes place this...
Agri-Business
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 sheep flocks, according the Teagasc’s Frank...