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Shaun Diver takes a look at what has been happening on Tullamore Farm this week.
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Shaun Diver has the latest update from Tullamore Farm, including this week's TB test, cull cow carcase weights and feeding wholecrop silage.
Giving priority treatment to young rams after their first breeding season will help to improve their longevity and reduce the number of rams culled after their first season.
The 15 October deadline for completing actions in the National Sheep Welfare Scheme is approaching fast and farmers should ensure tasks are completed and recorded in the scheme action booklet.
A diverse group of farmers from all over Ireland have come together in response to growing interest in the breed from commercial sheep farmers.
The entry of just shy of 600 hoggets averaged €255/head, while over 1,000 Mule ewe lambs recorded an average price of €152.50/head, writes Shaun Diver.
There was close to a full clearance at the weekly sheep sale in Macroom mart as factory and farmer buyers kept a firm floor on the trade.
LMC CEO Colin Smith was among the speakers at an EasyCare sheep open evening, hosted by Campbell Tweed.
Delaying addressing ewe condition until closer to breeding will result in ewes being expected to gain unrealistic levels of weight.
The risk of bringing disease into a flock when purchasing sheep can be greatly reduced by having a good biosecurity policy in place.
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