The Golden Shears World Championships takes place from Thursday May 22nd to Sunday 25th May in Gorey Wexford.

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What is the prevalence of lameness on Irish sheep farms?
Darren Carty
Jake Delaney, Teagasc, gives an update on current research establishing the incidence and causes of lameness and also touches on dealing with a spike in cases of scald.
What is the prevalence of lameness on Irish sheep farms?
Cotter Agritech showcasing new handling equipment
15 May 2024 Sheep handling
Cotter Agritech showcasing new handling equipment
The company is holding open days next week in Kilkenny and Mayo and will be demonstrating new mobile versions of the Cotter Crate and their automated drenching gun.
Optimal handling of vaccines to maximise efficiency
15 May 2024 Sheep handling
Optimal handling of vaccines to maximise efficiency
Vaccines are a good insurance policy to guard against disease but their value can be quickly eroded if handled incorrectly.
NSWS payment can help offset global slump in wool prices
The scheme offering payment of €8 per ewe in return for completing two actions closes on 21 May 2024.
15 May 2024 Sheep handling
On trial: Clipex sheep crate impresses Westmeath store lamb finisher
Frankie Boyhan took trial of a Clipex Contractor sheep crate, with the Westmeath farmer highly impressed by the technology and labour saving.
27 December 2023 Sheep handling
Focus must remain on production efficiencies
While fertiliser and concentrate costs are slowly reducing, a focus should remain on keeping input costs in check and exploiting other production efficiencies than can help underpin performance.
17 May 2023 Sheep handling
Ensuring rams are for Sheep Improvement Scheme eligible
This season’s sheep breeding sales will roll around quickly and present a demand for genotyped rams that satisfy scheme requirements.
17 May 2023 Sheep handling
Extensive handling exhibit at Sheep 2023
The major sheep industry event will occur on Saturday 17 June, where farmers can compare and contrast equipment on offer.
17 May 2023 Sheep handling
Anticipation building for TAMS III farm safety scheme
Grant aid at a rate of 60% is available for sheep handling equipment but the safety scheme is one of four entry routes that remain unopen.
17 May 2023 Sheep handling