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Get on top of sheep scab now, expert advises

Dr Stewart Burgess from the Moredun Research Institute spoke to NI farmers during an online event organised by CAFRE and various industry groups last week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 3 December 2025

Get on top of sheep scab now, expert advises

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Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

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Cyperguard sheep dip back in stock

Cyperguard sheep dip back in stock

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Sheep Management: managing spent sheep dip and wormer efficacy

Sheep Management: managing spent sheep dip and wormer efficacy

Sheep Management: managing spent sheep dip and wormer efficacy

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Top 5 handling items for under €2k in TAMS

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Sheep Management: ram effect, purchasing rams, blowfly strike and SWS BCS

Sheep Management: ram effect, purchasing rams, blowfly strike and SWS BCS

For the ram effect to work successfully ewes must be out of sight and smell of rams for at least a month pre-mating.

MANAGEMENT 2 April 2025

Keeping the environment and farmer health in mind with dipping facilities

Keeping the environment and farmer health in mind with dipping facilities

While being one of the most effective controls of external parasites for sheep, dipping is both a laboursome and dangerous task, though steps can be taken to reduce risks and labour.

BUILDINGS 2 April 2025

NI factories cut lamb quotes again

NI factories cut lamb quotes again

This time last year, lambs were averaging 578p/kg, so current prices are more than £20/head above those levels.

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 April 2025

Mitigating the danger of drownings on farms this summer

Mitigating the danger of drownings on farms this summer

There are several areas on the farm that pose a risk of drowning: from slurry pits to dipping troughs. Martin Merrick reports.

FARM SAFETY 2 April 2025

Damp, humid weather could increase blowfly strike risk

Damp, humid weather could increase blowfly strike risk

The incidence of blowfly strike had waned in the last week to 10 days following a dip in temperatures, but some vets are cautioning farmers to be mindful of possible cases.

MANAGEMENT 2 April 2025

Sheep scab scheme needed in NI, says vet

Sheep scab scheme needed in NI, says vet

A local vet is pressing for a sheep scab eradication scheme to be rolled out in NI, similar to what is being delivered in Wales at present.

NORTHERN IRELAND 2 April 2025

New selection process for actions in sheep welfare scheme

New selection process for actions in sheep welfare scheme

Participating farmers must select two actions from a category A listing with the third action from a category B listing being optional, writes Darren Carty.

NEWS 2 April 2025

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