Early lambing

Vet warns spring calvers about Schmallenberg risk

Early lambing sheep flocks across Northern Ireland experienced a sharp rise in abortions and malformations due to the virus.

NORTHERN IRELAND 12 February 2025

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Farmers urged to report suspected cases of Schmallenberg

Farmers urged to report suspected cases of Schmallenberg

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Poor-quality silage: is all-concentrates an option?

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Scanners finding more singles in early lambing flocks

Scanners finding more singles in early lambing flocks

Scanners finding more singles in early lambing flocks

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Sheep Management: marketing cull ewes, important dates and abortion caution

Sheep Management: marketing cull ewes, important dates and abortion caution

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Schmallenberg hits early lambers in NI

Schmallenberg hits early lambers in NI

Early lambing flocks and spring calving herds are particularly vulnerable as the susceptible gestation periods coincide with peak midge activity.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

Sheep management: feeding early lambing ewes and sheep census

Sheep management: feeding early lambing ewes and sheep census

Where ewes are being retained indoors for any length of time, then concentrate supplementation needs to ensure that a nutritional deficit is minimised.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

My Farming Week: Rose Reilly, Doogary, Co Cavan

My Farming Week: Rose Reilly, Doogary, Co Cavan

Pedigree Limousin farmer Rose Reilly from Cavan is on this edition of My Farming Week.

NEWS 1 January 1970

Sheep Management: housing ewes, closing targets and feeding early lambing ewes

Sheep Management: housing ewes, closing targets and feeding early lambing ewes

With grass reserves depleting rapidly in recent weeks, many highly stocked flocks have found housing is on the horizon for all or a portion of ewes.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building