Estimates suggest a case of lameness can cost up to £14 per ewe. \ Donal O' Leary
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The first of eight events organised by CAFRE on how farmers can cut the cost of lameness in sheep takes place at 7.30pm on Tuesday 22 August.
The host is well known Co Down farmer Crosby Cleland, who will give an overview of his flock performance and what steps he is taking to control lameness in both ewes and lambs.
At each of the events, the host farmer will be joined by various speakers, including Dr Jason Barley from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), who will cover the diagnosis, treatment and control of lameness in the sheep flock.
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Costs
In addition, CAFRE beef and sheep advisers will look at the costs associated with lameness and wider issues around key flock management decisions that need to be taken during the autumn period, especially in light of the wet weather of recent weeks.
The list of dates and host farmers is found below. All events start at 7.30pm. Pre-booking is not required.
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The first of eight events organised by CAFRE on how farmers can cut the cost of lameness in sheep takes place at 7.30pm on Tuesday 22 August.
The host is well known Co Down farmer Crosby Cleland, who will give an overview of his flock performance and what steps he is taking to control lameness in both ewes and lambs.
At each of the events, the host farmer will be joined by various speakers, including Dr Jason Barley from the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), who will cover the diagnosis, treatment and control of lameness in the sheep flock.
Costs
In addition, CAFRE beef and sheep advisers will look at the costs associated with lameness and wider issues around key flock management decisions that need to be taken during the autumn period, especially in light of the wet weather of recent weeks.
The list of dates and host farmers is found below. All events start at 7.30pm. Pre-booking is not required.
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