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OviCast

OviCast is the Teagasc Sheep podcast. Presented by Ciaran Lynch it brings you the latest advice, insights and technical updates for the sheep industry.Visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/a... Read more

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Alternative bedding options

Alternative bedding options

For this week’s OviCast we talk to independent sheep and beef consultant, Dr Liz Genever, about an on-farm project she w... Read more

19 Dec 2023

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Silage testing - what the results mean

Silage testing - what the results mean

On this week’s OviCast we talk to Dr Tim Keady about the importance of silage testing and what the results mean.  Tim em... Read more

15 Dec 2023

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