sheep management

Sheep management: Giving time to put condition back on ewes

N.Ireland

Sheep management: Giving time to put condition back on ewes

Breeding on mid-season lambing flocks may seem a while away yet, but preparing ewes for it cannot...

Sheep management: Selecting replacement ewe lambs and culling ‘problem ewes’

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...

Sheep management: Selecting replacement ewe lambs and culling ‘problem ewes’

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...

Reducing grass demand by weaning lambs and culling ewes

Sheep

Reducing grass demand by weaning lambs and culling ewes

The dry weather over the last few weeks has put farms under pressure, as grass growth rates...

Sheep management: How can I improve grass utilisation on my farm?

N.Ireland

Sheep management: How can I improve grass utilisation on my farm?

Over the next few weeks, it is important that sheep farmers make the most of the grass supplies...