Sheep Breeding
Darren Carty on 10 April 2021
How to tell the difference between coccidiosis and nematodirus
Both diseases have the potential to cause significant disease in lambs and are often confused due to similar symptoms.
Darren Carty on 7 April 2021
Nematodirus risk occurring one week earlier in 2021
Larval hatching is expected to peak from 5 April to 10 April for most of the country, while peak hatching was expected between late March and the first days of April in south-western coastal regions.
Jack Kennedy on 2 April 2021
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - the Livestock Show
It's early April and ground conditions are good to drying around the country, so farmers are thinking of fertiliser for first-cut silage.
Adam Woods on 2 April 2021
Department and merchants go to war on medicine regulations
The Independent Licenced Merchant Association is threatening legal action with the Department of Agriculture, as the Department prepares to roll out the new medicine changes.
Darren Carty on 27 March 2021
Don’t forget liver fluke treatment for outwintered sheep
The general treatment programme for outwintered sheep facing a normal liver fluke challenge includes treatment in November, January and April.
Darren Carty on 20 March 2021
Sheep health corner: dealing with entropion, a rare but frustrating ailment
The condition generally expresses itself in newborn lambs in the first 24 hours of life and causes sore eyes and significant discomfort in lambs
Jack Kennedy on 19 March 2021
Watch: Farm Tech Talk the Livestock show
One year since the Farm Tech Talk kicked off, we discuss the issues of the week and the impact of new schemes and rules on all sectors.
Darren Carty on 10 March 2021
Safeguarding antibiotics for future use
At the Northern Ireland Sheep Programme virtual event Noel Doyle of Three Valleys Veterinary practice warned if antibiotics are not used correctly there is a good chance some will become unavailable.
Darren Carty on 6 March 2021
Prolapse-related issues raising their head in late pregnancy
More issues are being recorded in the last week, which is not surprising considering a high percentage of flocks are in the final countdown and starting to lamb in the next week to two weeks.
Jack Kennedy on 5 March 2021
Watch: Farm Tech Talk, the Livestock show
A weekly roundup with industry experts discussing what’s happening around the country, as early March brings relief to a lot of farmyards.
Jack Kennedy on 3 March 2021
Newborns spring into life on farms
Newborn arrivals on any farm bring excitement and new hope, but also challenges.
Darren Carty on 3 March 2021
Tick-borne diseases pose a significant risk
Tick-borne diseases are not just a concern for animal production, they can also cause serious illness in humans.
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