Sheep
NSA lambing list opens for forthcoming lambing season
The National Sheep Association’s (NSA) ‘lambing list’ has opened, aiming to provide solutions for sheep farmers seeking extra help at...
lambing season
Sheep
SCOPS urges sheep farmers to administer wormer sparingly
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is encouraging sheep farmers to monitor ewe body condition scores to...
Sheep
Volac to host free lambing webinar with vet and advisors
Lamlac ewe milk repalcer manufacturer Volac will host a free advisory webinar offering lambing and surplus lamb-rearing tips. The webinar...
Sheep
Video: How to carry out good hygiene practices in the lambing shed
At this time of the year, farmers up and down the country will either be in the middle or coming...
Sheep
Ewe health issues: Getting to grips with mastitis this lambing season
As we enter into the busy lambing period, farmers across the country are more than likely going to come across...
N.Ireland
What can I do if my ewes are prolapsing?
As we enter into the mid-season lambing period, a number of health issues are bound to arise over the coming...
N.Ireland
How much colostrum does a newborn lamb require?
At a recent pre-lambing workshop, considerable attention was placed on good management practices and the importance of feeding adequate amounts...
Sheep
What are my options when it comes to empty ewes?
As we edge closer to the lambing season, the next job for many farmers across the country will be to...
