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Sheep
Thin animals reduce productivity and increase disease risk
Darren Carty
Farmers at this week’s Teagasc national sheep conferences were told that thin ewes are a continual drain on productivity and increase the risk of disease establishing.
9 August 2024 Management
Farm planning unlocking potential of Sligo hill and lowland farm
The Gonley family farm has transformed its production potential with ewe numbers growing, lamb performance increasing and grass and silage quality improving majorly.
24 July 2024 Sheep breeding
Selecting the optimum breeding date for your flock
Numerous factors have an influence on breeding date selection from targeting increased demand for religious festivals to the normal commencement of grass growth and labour availability.