Sheep
Sheep farmers must ensure ewes have sufficient minerals pre-tupping
Sheep farmers are being encouraged to ensure their ewes’ diets have been supplemented with the right minerals for the most...
Ewe
Sheep
Gap in EAE vaccine extended to October at the earliest - Ceva
Ceva Animal Health has announced that the enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) vaccine, CevacÒ Chlamydia, will not be available as...
Sheep
AHDB event to discuss late stage ewe pregnancy and rationing
An event hosted by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will discuss late stage ewe pregnancy and rationing. The...
N.Ireland
Breeders split on merits of four-day Balmoral Show
The four-day Balmoral Show format has worked for Co. Down Blonde breeder William McElroy. But there is an almost equal...
Sheep
Kiwi sheep gives birth to quadruplet lambs
A two-year old Southdown ewe in New Zealand has given birth to healthy quadruplet lambs – a rarity in the...
Sheep
Managing lambs in the peak lambing week
Traditionally, St Patrick’s week is the peak time for lambing and Teagasc recently reported that ewes have scanned well this year with...
Sheep
Bluestone should not be used in Texel sheep footbaths, expert warns
Texel sheep producers should not use bluestone in foot baths, according to independent veterinary consultant Dr Fiona Lovett. Speaking at...
N.Ireland
Genetics research to improve ewe longevity
New research funded by EBLEX into the genetics of ewe longevity could benefit the sheep industry on the back of...
