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Sheep
Sheep Management: clean livestock policy and grazing forage crops
Darren Carty
Factory procurement managers are reporting greater scrutiny around compliance with the clean livestock policy in recent days which is not surprising given the high level of rainfall in many areas.
7 August 2021 Management
Mid-season review of sheep drafting performance
Flocks lambing towards the end of February and throughout March should keep an eye on drafting progress, with attention soon turning to building autumn covers.
29 May 2021 Management
Sheep technical: reviewing preparations for weaning lambs
Poor grass growth rates and delays in getting silage cut are putting pressure on timelines to ensure top-quality grass is available to minimise any setback in performance at weaning.
Sheep Management: drafting lambs, grass tetany and lactating yearlings
The current positive sheep trade can be prolonged where lambs are moved at optimum weights and free sheepmeat coming onto the market from overweight carcases is avoided.
5 May 2021 Management