Sheep
Late pregnancy nutrition: Have you tested your silage?
Late pregnancy is a critical period on sheep farms, as 85% of all foetal lamb growth occurs in the final...
Tommy Boland
Sheep
Why the first 48 hours is key to a successful lambing season
The many nutritional challenges facing the ewe during late pregnancy must be managed in order to avoid a detrimental lambing...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
Grass
Does grass quality impact on greenhouse gas emissions from cattle?
The methane produced by ruminant animals in Ireland can account for 60% of the total agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, according...
Sheep
'Cheap rations in late pregnancy are not always the best option for sheep'
Feeding sheep cheap rations in late pregnancy may not always be the best option, according to UCD’s Tommy Boland. Speaking...
Sheep
'Triplet lambs may cause management problems on sheep farms'
Higher lamb crops in 2016 and the increased number of expected triplets could lead to management problems on many sheep...