Sheepdogs

Why farmers are paying €5,000 and more for trained sheepdogs

Hill farmers maintain that it is very difficult to get trained dogs at the moment, and prices have gone into orbit as a consequence.

NEWS 7 October 2026

Why farmers are paying €5,000 and more for trained sheepdogs

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How much is that doggy on the hillside?

How much is that doggy on the hillside?

DEALER 30 September 2026

McAuley takes reserve world sheepdog champion title in Scotland

McAuley takes reserve world sheepdog champion title in Scotland

NORTHERN IRELAND 21 September 2026

Antrim dog crowned Irish National Sheepdog Champion

Antrim dog crowned Irish National Sheepdog Champion

Antrim dog crowned Irish National Sheepdog Champion

NORTHERN IRELAND 31 August 2026

My Farming Week: Thomas Kenny, Trust, Kilconnell, Co Galway

My Farming Week: Thomas Kenny, Trust, Kilconnell, Co Galway

My Farming Week: Thomas Kenny, Trust, Kilconnell, Co Galway

NEWS 24 June 2026

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Recognising and preventing health issues in sheepdogs during peak temperatures

Recognising and preventing health issues in sheepdogs during peak temperatures

There are three degrees of hyperthermia – heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, the latter of which can lead to the death of dogs.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

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 1 January 1970

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within