ewe lambs

‘Don’t let worms hinder the fertility of ewe lambs ahead of breeding’

‘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...

September 25, 2021
What weight should my ewe lambs be at breeding time?

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...

September 2, 2021
Sheep management: Selecting replacement ewe lambs and culling ‘problem ewes’

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...

June 29, 2020
Another livestock theft reported in the North as 43 ewe lambs stolen

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...

February 13, 2017