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Sheep management: blowfly strike, shearing documentation and SIS actions

There has been some early warnings of blowfly strike over the last week, which have been mostly seen in unshorn sheep with soiled fleeces.

5 June 2024
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‘Shearfest’ extravaganza on June bank holiday weekend

The Kepak All-Ireland and All Nations Sheep Shearing Championships take place on Saturday and Sunday, 1 and 2 June, in the grounds of Mountbellew Co-operative Mart. Darren Carty reports.

19 May 2024
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Blowfly and tick risk season on the horizon

The inclement weather experienced to date in 2024 has left few farmers thinking about blowfly and tick control but this situation will quickly change.

18 May 2024
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