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Sheep
Schemes update: ensuring SIS ewe mineral supplementation is adequate
Darren Carty
Under the Sheep Improvement Scheme action, supplementation must be provided to ewes for 60 days post-mating, with that taken as the day ewes are joined with rams.
6 November 2024 Management
Pneumonia outbreaks, SCEP training, minerals and mart roadshows
Adam Woods takes a look at pneumonia outbreaks, pre calving minerals, and the next dates in the Irish Farmers Journal suckler marts roadshow.
27 October 2024 Management
The components of good meal ration
Adam Woods takes a look at ration ingredients and what farmers should be looking for when buying this winter
Refresher on mineral supplementation post-mating action
Under the Sheep Improvement Scheme action, supplementation must be provided to ewes for 60 days post-mating, with that date taken as the day ewes are joined with rams.
31 August 2024 Management
Wet grazing conditions increasing tetany risks
Cows are at an increased risk of developing grass tetany when grazing wet, lush swards.
27 August 2024 Management
Five tips to prepare for autumn calving
As autumn calving draws closer, outlined are some preparation tasks to carry out now.
13 July 2024 Management
Time for pre-calving minerals in autumn-calving herds
Where autumn calving starts in August, suckler farmers should be looking to introduce pre-calving minerals in the coming week.
25 June 2024 Management
Remembering the four pillars of sheep health this summer
Keeping on top of health issues swill ensure the thrive of spring-born lambs to ensure a short finish period.
8 June 2024 Animal Health