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Focus on sheep breeding

This supplement focuses on having ewes in optimum condition at mating, ewe breed type, breeding policy, genetic merits of rams and techniques for early lambing.

Focus should be turning to 2024 breeding

A challenging year has left many flocks requiring significant attention to provide the foundation for positive reproductive performance.

24 July 2024
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The SIS genotyped ram action – year two questions

With in excess of 7,600 farmers required to purchase a genotyped ram in 2024, we caught up with Sheep Ireland’s Seán Godfrey, to get the latest on the scheme.

24 July 2024
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Reviewing replacement policy options for your flock

There is an expectation among farmers that hogget supplies may be tighter this season which may lead to some farmers reviewing their replacement policy.

27 June 2024
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