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Producers need to be mindful of this stage of the year of a high risk of worm burdens and avail of faecal egg counts to determine the need to treat lambs.
The correct concentration of dip and length of time sheep are retained in the dipping tub are two vital factors in successfully controlling ecto-parasites.
The year selected to purchase a ram can be quickly checked on your agfood.ie account, while the Sheep Ireland ram search facility will allow a ram’s eligibility to be quickly checked.
If you struggle to start to build a surplus of grass in August, then you are likely to face even greater challenges this year if you do not take action early.
Reports indicate there are a higher percentage of ewes lacking condition following a challenging season, highlighting the need to take swift action post-weaning.
With performance dipping in recent weeks and fat cover concerns, farm manager Shaun Diver has begun supplementing lambs at a rate of 300g concentrate per day.
With breeding sales starting to gain traction, it is important that a good quarantine programme is in place to protect your flock and safeguard your investment.