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Selecting the optimum breeding date for your flock
Darren Carty
Numerous factors have an influence on breeding date selection from targeting increased demand for religious festivals to the normal commencement of grass growth and labour availability.
Selecting the optimum breeding date for your flock
Benefits of addressing poor body condition of ewes
24 July 2024 Sheep breeding
Benefits of addressing poor body condition of ewes
There is huge potential at farm level to maximise the genetic potential of ewes and optimise reproductive performance by having ewes in the correct body condition score at mating.
Focus should be turning to 2024 breeding
24 July 2024 Sheep breeding
Focus should be turning to 2024 breeding
A challenging year has left many flocks requiring significant attention to provide the foundation for positive reproductive performance.
Big weekend for pedigree and commercial sheep producers
Two of the biggest names in their respective sheep circles are set to host their own on-farm sales on the first weekend in August.
24 July 2024 Pedigree
Big Boy rams set for seventh annual sale
Adam Woods takes a look at what’s on offer at the Big Boy ram sale on Friday, 2 August.
24 July 2024 Pedigree
Limestone flock lands €4,000 for champion Blue Texel
Adam Woods reports from the Irish Blue Texel Sheep Society export sale in Carrick-on-Shannon at the weekend.
24 July 2024 Pedigree
The SIS genotyped ram action – year two questions
With in excess of 7,600 farmers required to purchase a genotyped ram in 2024, we caught up with Sheep Ireland’s Seán Godfrey, to get the latest on the scheme.
24 July 2024 Sheep breeding
Top of €1,650 at Tullamore Vendéen sale
Adam Woods reports from the Irish Vendéen Sheep Society Sale held in Tullamore at the weekend.
17 July 2024 Breeding & health
Mayo claim All Ireland Texel title in Cork
Adam Woods reports from the Growvite National Texel championships which took place in Charleville show.
10 July 2024 Pedigree
Taking the guesswork out of worm control
Faecal egg counts can be used to determine the need to treat lambs while faecal egg count reduction tests will identify the efficacy of active ingredients.
10 July 2024 Breeding & health
Royal Highland Sheep Results
Adam Woods reports from the sheep rings at the Royal Highland Show in Scotland.
3 July 2024 Pedigree
Cork claim Championship cup at Charollais All Ireland's
Sunday 9 June was a day full of excitement for Charollais sheep breeders and enthusiasts who attended Dundalk Show for the breeds 2024 All-Ireland finals reports Shanon Kinahan
19 June 2024 Pedigree