N.Ireland
‘Greater proportion of ewe lambs’ for slaughter than breeding in UK
A greater proportion of ewe lambs are expected to be slaughtered rather than being kept for further breeding next season...
ewe lambs
N.Ireland
What age should replacement ewes be first mated at?
While lambing replacement ewes at one-year-old is a common practice in many flocks, some farmers prefer to first lamb replacements...
N.Ireland
‘Don’t let worms hinder the fertility of ewe lambs ahead of breeding’
Independent UK sheep consultant Dr. Liz Genever is warning of poor conception rates in ewe lambs this autumn if worms...
N.Ireland
What weight should my ewe lambs be at breeding time?
Like every other year, the last few weeks have seen sheep farmers very active and keen to get a hold...
N.Ireland
Sheep management: Selecting replacement ewe lambs and culling ‘problem ewes’
Since the beginning of June, depending on when the lambing season kicked off, weaning will have or will be taking...
N.Ireland
Another livestock theft reported in the North as 43 ewe lambs stolen
Some 43 ewe lambs have been reported stolen from a field in Co. Derry, the second theft of sheep in...
