Sheep handling

Minister calls on industry for new TAMS items

Minister Martin Heydon has called on farmers and industry to submit their feelings on the current range of items available under TAMS III and new items of worth.

BUILDINGS 23 September 2026

Minister calls on industry for new TAMS items

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Inadequate handling facilities increasing labour

Inadequate handling facilities increasing labour

NEWS 8 July 2026

Reader query: do I need planning permission for my handling facilities?

Reader query: do I need planning permission for my handling facilities?

BUILDINGS 1 July 2026

Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

Easycare open day heading to Johnston farm in Antrim

NEWS 19 June 2026

Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

Threat of tick bites everywhere in Ireland

SHEEP HANDLING 17 May 2026

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Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Wool prices predicted to at least double from low base

Opening prices for lowland wool are expected to be north of 60c/kg with white scotch wool at 30c/kg to 35c/kg and block scotch wool at 15c/kg to 20c/kg

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

OviFlock Project recruiting more hill sheep flocks

Hill sheep farmers interested in improving flock performance are being encouraged to identify rams they think could be destined for breeding and the mothers of these.

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

Safe handling to prevent carcase damage and injuries

Each year the Department’s Regional Veterinary Laboratories report mortality linked to dosing gun injuries while incorrect injecting practices and poor handling can lead to carcase damage

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

Opportunity still exists to improve efficiency in systems

Opportunity still exists to improve efficiency in systems

While the approval rate in many TAMS III entry routes has dropped to anywhere from 10% to 60%, the farm safety entry route remained at 100% of applications being approved.

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

Teagasc sheepdog training in Mayo

Teagasc sheepdog training in Mayo

The seven-week course will focus on training the handler and the dog in unison.

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

New provincial shearing competition at Shearfest 2026

The event, which takes place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May in Mountbellew, Co Galway, also includes a wool exhibition.

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

The risk of blowfly strike has been low to date due to lower temperatures but this could quickly change at this time of year.

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

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Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

For farmer Fergal Hanrahan, successful calf rearing comes down to getting the basics right from day one.

Why Fergal Hanrahan invests in quality milk replacer for his beef calves

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