Sheep handling

Pricing fencing and paddock sizes for sheep

Adequate fencing is a basic necessity for sheep farms, to prevent increased labour and headaches, writes Martin Merrick.

SHEEP HANDLING 22 November 2025

Pricing fencing and paddock sizes for sheep

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Updates added to DAFM specs for mobile sheep handling and pig housing

Updates added to DAFM specs for mobile sheep handling and pig housing

BUILDINGS 29 October 2025

Eco scheme tree/hedgerow planting receipts

Eco scheme tree/hedgerow planting receipts

SCHEMES 10 September 2025

Batch footbaths vital in overcoming lameness issues

Batch footbaths vital in overcoming lameness issues

Batch footbaths vital in overcoming lameness issues

FARM BUILDINGS 20 August 2025

Top 5 handling items for under €2k in TAMS

Top 5 handling items for under €2k in TAMS

Top 5 handling items for under €2k in TAMS

SHEEP HANDLING 20 August 2025

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Editorial: three moves to further boost the sheep sector

Editorial: three moves to further boost the sheep sector

Discussion groups - Instead of a few thousand livestock farmers in groups, we need 40,000 farmers in groups.

VIEWPOINTS 1 May 2025

Sheep 2025: inaugural Battle of the Colleges competition

Sheep 2025: inaugural Battle of the Colleges competition

The young shepherd’s competition will see students from colleges put their skills and knowledge of sheep production to the test.

SHOWS & SHOWING 1 May 2025

Sheep 2025: how to get the most from your sheepdog

Sheep 2025: how to get the most from your sheepdog

Working demonstrations will provide tips on training and managing your sheep dog while a new element of this demo includes advice on looking after the health of your dog.

SHEEP HANDLING 1 May 2025

Focus on labour and handling at Sheep 2025

Focus on labour and handling at Sheep 2025

Teagasc is currently undertaking a large-scale survey on labour on sheep farms and will be demonstrating ways in which to make production systems more efficient.

SHEEP HANDLING 1 May 2025

Power in knowledge and planning

Power in knowledge and planning

Identifying superior performing genetics will increase flock efficiency and plans should be put in place to ensure top genetics do not leave the flock unrecognised.

SHEEP HANDLING 1 May 2025

NSA Sheep NI 2025 heading to Derry

NSA Sheep NI 2025 heading to Derry

The McFarlane family farm in Dungiven has been announced as the venue for NSA Sheep NI 2025 taking place of Tuesday 1 July 2025.

SHEEP HANDLING 1 May 2025

Sheep 2025 major sheep event launched for 21 June 2025

Sheep 2025 major sheep event launched for 21 June 2025

The sheep industry event which takes place in Teagasc Athenry will focus on the future of sheep farming and is free for patrons to attend.

MARKETS 1 May 2025

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Udder Vital Bolus can be used for animals with somatic cell count problems and during the transition period.

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