Sheep
Details of new EID rules to issue alongside Sheep Census forms
The Department of Agriculture has announced that over 45,000 registered sheep and goat keepers will receive their annual Sheep Census 2018 forms shortly.
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Sheep management: marketing lambs, housing hill lambs and silage analysis.
This week's notes also discuss the importance of ensuring you are in line to stay with the organic nitrogen limit of 170kg N/ha.
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Temporary sheep fencing – grazing surplus grass and forage crops
Sheep fencing doesn't need to cost a fortune, with plenty of options now on the market allowing fencing to be set up quickly.
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Tried and tested system doing the business in Donegal
Michael McLoughlin’s hill sheep enterprise has developed over 30 years and is based on making the best use of the farm’s resources while minimising labour input.
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Watch: Sense of security is dangerous
Despite the prolonged dry periods this summer, farmers shouldn’t dismiss the risk of important internal parasites like liver fluke, lungworm and gutworm later this year.
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Bluetongue warnings follow NI imported case
The IFA and DAERA have issued advice to farmers to avoid the risk of bluetongue disease in cattle and sheep.
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Camera at the mart: lamb prices up €3-4/head at Cahir Mart
Yesterday's sale at Cahir Mart saw a much more brisk trade for all types of lambs and cull ewes.
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Ewes on Derek Robinson’s farm in Co Down are in optimal condition after ideal weather conditions throughout the autumn.
The ewe flock on Tullamore Farm were plunge dipped on 11 October to ensure there were no external parasites pre-breeding.
Adam Woods reports from Tullamore Farm where average farm cover is currently at 760kg.
Darren and Tommy look at how to harness and mark a ram.
Darren and Tommy discuss lamb weights.
Tommy and Darren explain the importance of footbaths and how to use them.
Darren and Tommy outline sheep abortion and the causes.
Darren and Tommy explain the process involved with buying in store lambs.
Watch: Understanding Liver Fluke
Research published in 2016 suggested that 82% of Irish dairy herds have been exposed to liver fluke1.
Meet the 39 Origin Green farmer finalists
This week Bord Bia profiles 39 finalists in its Origin Green Sustainable Dairy, Beef and Horticulture Farmer Awards
Watch: Sense of security is dangerous
Despite the prolonged dry periods this summer, farmers shouldn’t dismiss the risk of important internal parasites like liver fluke, lungworm and gutworm later this year.
Labour saving solutions this winter
Protect your herd this winter with an effective vaccination programme.