Sheep Management
Darren Carty on 22 January 2022
Early lactation feeding for all eventualities
Feeding programmes need to be correctly implemented so that ewes are not prevented from reaching peak milk yield.
Darren Carty on 19 January 2022
Sheep Management: biosecurity measures, Spectam Scour Halt and sheep conference
Any case of abortion should be treated as a potential outbreak with the appropriate precautions taken to limit the potential impact.
Siobhán Walsh on 19 January 2022
Fertiliser advice to start the season
The Footprint Farmers are preparing for the season ahead and considering options on fertiliser.
Kieran Mailey on 12 January 2022
Silage sampling – do you know what you are feeding your ewes?
The programme farmers have all had their silage sampled, helping to make best use of concentrates in the runup to lambing.
Darren Carty on 12 January 2022
Sheep Management: Spectam Scour Halt, clean livestock policy and ewe condition
Supplies of Spectam Scour Halt, used to prevent watery mouth or E coli scour, are expected to be reduced this season following the ceasing of its production.
Darren Carty on 7 January 2022
Reducing biosecurity risks with purchased pet lambs, foster ewes or in-lamb ewes
Sales of pet lambs and foster ewes have increased in frequency in recent weeks and numbers trading will continue to grow until peak lambing occurs in March.
Darren Carty on 5 January 2022
Sheep Management: feeding early lambing ewes and clostridial vaccination
Many early lambing flocks are in a good position with grass supplies but current weather will limit turnout, bringing a spotlight on indoor feeding programmes.
Darren Carty on 5 January 2022
New feeding barriers well-earned for 35-year-old sheep shed
The sheep shed capable of holding over 450 ewes has required very little remedial work and has served Pat Nuttall well with ewes housed from early December through to late March/early April.
Darren Carty on 31 December 2021
Well-designed sheep housing 25% more efficient
Teagasc sheep specialist Damian Costello highlights the important aspects which can enhance animal performance while significantly reducing labour requirements.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 29 December 2021
Forward speed is key for accurate LESS slurry application
When using LESS equipment, it’s important to note that working widths are usually much reduced v the splash plate, thus an increased forward speed is required to achieve the same application rate.
Darren Carty on 29 December 2021
Sheep Management: scanning, feeding and mortality due to liver fluke
The popular scanning measure under the sheep welfare scheme is under the spotlight with scanning activity increasing and some flocks entering late pregnancy feeding.
John Crowe on 28 December 2021
Soil fertility is the key to success
Now is the ideal time for taking soil samples in order to come up with an accurate fertiliser plan for 2022, writes John Crowe.
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