Dipping
Peter McCann on 08 Sep 2021
Vets track sheep scab spread with blood test
Scab is caused by a mite and can lead to wool loss, reduced animal performance and welfare issues in sheep
Darren Carty on 16 Jun 2021
Sheep Management: grass, weaning lambs and wellbeing of dogs
Grass growth rates are significantly exceeding stock demand while swards are heading out faster with a lower leaf to stem ratio and creating challenges in maintaining quality grazing.
Darren Carty on 12 Jun 2021
Assessing blowfly options as case incidence increases
The humid weather conditions in recent days are starting to give rise to a significant increase in the reported incidence of blowfly strike.
Darren Carty on 19 May 2021
Wool markets only blot on a clean 2021 copybook
Confidence among sheep farmers is high at present on the back of excellent sheepmeat market performance and this is underpinning investment in sheep systems.
Darren Carty on 15 May 2021
Inclement weather reducing risk of blowfly strike
Sales of blowfly protection products are slow to kick off with lower temperatures and negligible risk to date putting this task lower down on the list of farmer priorities.
Darren Carty on 09 Dec 2020
Abiding by environment agency rules for safe dip disposal
As well as sheep producers requiring authorisation to purchase sheep dipping products, they must also be authorised with the Northern Ireland Environment Agency to dispose of sheep dip.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 05 Dec 2020
Freezing fog to set in from midnight
Large parts of the country could be affected by dense freezing fog.
Darren Carty on 02 Dec 2020
Sheep management: external parasites and addressing CLP shearing concerns
With much time and expense invested in treating sheep for external parasites it is critical that the correct diagnosis informs the treatment route selected.
Darren Carty on 02 Dec 2020
Investigating unusual cases of scratching sheep
Increased reports of sheep scratching, despite being treated for external parasites, has raised more queries as to the potential cause.
Darren Carty on 07 Nov 2020
Identifying external parasites to put a control programme in place
Issues generally start to emerge at this stage of the year, with underfoot conditions and soiled fleeces making them much more visible.
Darren Carty on 02 Oct 2020
Tullamore Farm update: lamb drafting pattern coming back on track
There were 51 more lambs drafted for slaughter this week and these achieved an average carcase weight of 20.63kg and sale price of €109.21 per head.
Jack Kennedy on 28 Aug 2020
Watch: Farm Tech Talk - the Livestock Show
With ground conditions very soft underfoot and some stock housed in parts, we talk about what farmers need to do.
Darren Carty on 26 Aug 2020
New product option for dipping sheep in Ireland
Many farmers will fondly remember Gold Fleece for dipping sheep and will be glad to see it recently released on the Irish market by Bimeda Animal Health Limited.
Jack Kennedy on 26 Aug 2020
Autumn health checks are essential
With weather turning nasty and stock at a critical juncture for some, it is important not to take your eye off the herd health ball.
Darren Carty on 26 Aug 2020
Industry reacting to demand for mobile plunge dipping
The number of contractors offering a plunge dipping service is growing steadily, with a handful of new additions in the last 12 months and more on the way.
Darren Carty on 22 Aug 2020
The factors to consider when purchasing store lambs
Grass supplies are strong at present, but this should not be the only factor guiding your decision to purchase store lambs.
Peter McCann on 19 Aug 2020
Increased risk of scab from bought-in sheep
Sheep farmers need to consider the risk of introducing scab into their flocks at this time of year. Peter McCann reports.
Darren Carty on 20 May 2020
Is plunge dipping making a comeback?
There are now several contractors operating a mobile plunge dipping service while there have been some queries of late as to costs and potential grant aid for handling units with dipping facilities.
Darren Carty on 20 May 2020
Assessing your options for external parasite control
There is a significant difference between products in the range of external parasites controlled, the length of protection offered and withdrawal periods.
Darren Carty on 06 May 2020
Sheep Management: grass supplies, nematodirus and greater dipping options
It is a critical few weeks for grass management and every effort should be taken to keep grass quality in check.