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Sheep Management: persistent inclement weather presenting lots of challenges

Some scanning operators are reporting hill sheep in poorer condition, raising the importance of adequate supplementary feeding

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

Sheep Management: persistent inclement weather presenting lots of challenges

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Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

Lambing early to juggle a busy workload

MANAGEMENT 11 February 2026

Sheep Management: earlier lambing, adherence to CLP and organic feeds

Sheep Management: earlier lambing, adherence to CLP and organic feeds

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

Three bucket system for disinfecting lambing equipment

LAMBING 7 February 2026

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

Preparation is key for a smooth lambing

LAMBING 4 February 2026

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Preparing ewes for housing: key steps for a smooth pre-lambing period

Preparing ewes for housing: key steps for a smooth pre-lambing period

As lambing nears, farmers are preparing sheds and flocks for housing. Good planning in nutrition, hygiene and management now helps protect ewe health and boost lamb survival.

MANAGEMENT 14 January 2026

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Superb finish to slatted sheep shed in Donegal

Martin Merrick profiles a recently completed sheep shed on the farm of Roland Cassidy, with a high-end, bespoke finish done on the build.

BUILDINGS 14 January 2026

Sheep Management: bluetongue virus, weather management and lameness

Sheep Management: bluetongue virus, weather management and lameness

There is greater interest in bluetongue virus vaccination options following the identification of the virus in Ireland.

MANAGEMENT 14 January 2026

Twin lamb disease: identifying and reducing risks this spring

Twin lamb disease: identifying and reducing risks this spring

Martin Merrick and Darren Carty outline some of the causes, risks, treatments and preventions associated with twin lamb disease, one of the major causes of fatalities in ewes.

MANAGEMENT 14 January 2026

Sheep Management: abortion causing agents, sheep census and storing FYM

Sheep Management: abortion causing agents, sheep census and storing FYM

There is no way of visually diagnosing abortion causing agents and as such the only option is prompt submission of samples for analysis

MANAGEMENT 14 January 2026

Sheep Management: liver fluke, abortion control and religious festival dates

Sheep Management: liver fluke, abortion control and religious festival dates

The threat of liver fluke remains high in areas with a history of fluke infestation.

MANAGEMENT 14 January 2026

Factory spotlight focuses on heavier lamb carcases

Factory spotlight focuses on heavier lamb carcases

Plants are encouraging farmers to draft any heavier lambs promptly with a number operating or considering introducing price penalties for carcases deemed overweight.

MANAGEMENT 14 January 2026

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A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

Bord Bia addresses the concerns and misinformation that have been raised in recent weeks.

A message from Bord Bia to Irish farmers and growers

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