For this week’s OviCast we talk to independent sheep and beef consultant, Dr Liz Genever, about an on-farm project she was involved in examining various bedding options. Liz gives us a background to the project, what bedding options they compared, how they set it up and what they examined. We discuss the levels of usage of the various bedding sources, labour input, ewe cleanliness and ultimately costs involved. We move on to discuss the suitability of each, a hybrid bedding model incorporating different bedding options and how the farm where the project was conducted changed practices. Finally, Liz highlights the ways to stretch supplies with key areas to focus on.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast 

For this week’s OviCast we talk to independent sheep and beef consultant, Dr Liz Genever, about an on-farm project she was involved in examining various bedding options. Liz gives us a background to the project, what bedding options they compared, how they set it up and what they examined. We discuss the levels of usage of the various bedding sources, labour input, ewe cleanliness and ultimately costs involved. We move on to discuss the suitability of each, a hybrid bedding model incorporating different bedding options and how the farm where the project was conducted changed practices. Finally, Liz highlights the ways to stretch supplies with key areas to focus on.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast </a>

Alternative bedding options

On this week’s OviCast we talk to Dr Tim Keady about the importance of silage testing and what the results mean.  Tim emphasises the importance of getting a silage test conducted correctly early to know the feed value of your winter forage.  He explains the variation in results nationally, what each of the measures mean and most importantly, the implications for feeding.  We discuss how the results could highlight areas to focus on for next year’s silage harvest.  We finish up with Tim discussing the implications of feeding different feed value silages has on animal performance and the amount of supplementation required.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast 

On this week’s OviCast we talk to Dr Tim Keady about the importance of silage testing and what the results mean.  Tim emphasises the importance of getting a silage test conducted correctly early to know the feed value of your winter forage.  He explains the variation in results nationally, what each of the measures mean and most importantly, the implications for feeding.  We discuss how the results could highlight areas to focus on for next year’s silage harvest.  We finish up with Tim discussing the implications of feeding different feed value silages has on animal performance and the amount of supplementation required.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Silage testing - what the results mean 

Veterinarian, Shane McGettrick, who is Laboratory Manager at the Department of Agriculture Regional Veterinary Laboratory in county Sligo is on this week’s OviCast to talk  about the fluke challenge this winter.  We start with Shane discussing what fluke-related issues they are seeing in the lab at this point in the season. We discuss the Department’s fluke forecast and how this may be a more challenging season for fluke.  We move on to discuss treatment with Shane highlighting the importance of choosing the correct active ingredient, potential flukicide resistance, and why it’s important to work with your vet to put a control programme in place on farm.  We finish up discussing rumen fluke and the risk it may poses on certain farms.  Read the 2023 DAFM fluke forecast at: https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/ec21e-liver-fluke-forecast-november-2023/   For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast 

Veterinarian, Shane McGettrick, who is Laboratory Manager at the Department of Agriculture Regional Veterinary Laboratory in county Sligo is on this week’s OviCast to talk  about the fluke challenge this winter.  We start with Shane discussing what fluke-related issues they are seeing in the lab at this point in the season. We discuss the Department’s fluke forecast and how this may be a more challenging season for fluke.  We move on to discuss treatment with Shane highlighting the importance of choosing the correct active ingredient, potential flukicide resistance, and why it’s important to work with your vet to put a control programme in place on farm.  We finish up discussing rumen fluke and the risk it may poses on certain farms.  Read the 2023 DAFM fluke forecast at: <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/ec21e-liver-fluke-forecast-november-2023/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/ec21e-liver-fluke-forecast-november-2023/</a> For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Tackling the fluke challenge this winter

On this week’s OviCast we’re joined by post-graduate student, Mark Dolan, to discuss different aspects of management of forage brassicas.  Mark gives us some background to some of the work he has been involved in using forage brassicas to finish store lambs.  We discuss yields of the different crops, utilisation rates and the factors that influence them and how they have adapted management during periods of poor weather conditions.  We finish up discussing lamb kill out on the crops and the impact of regular drafting on grazing days.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast 

On this week’s OviCast we’re joined by post-graduate student, Mark Dolan, to discuss different aspects of management of forage brassicas.  Mark gives us some background to some of the work he has been involved in using forage brassicas to finish store lambs.  We discuss yields of the different crops, utilisation rates and the factors that influence them and how they have adapted management during periods of poor weather conditions.  We finish up discussing lamb kill out on the crops and the impact of regular drafting on grazing days.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Managing forage brassicas

Teagasc sheep specialists, Damian Costello and Frank Campion, are on this week’s OviCast to discuss the challenging grazing conditions in recent weeks that has put pressure on farms both in terms of lamb performance and grass utilisation and supply.  We discuss the option of housing remaining lambs for finishing indoors and also discuss some of the key factors to consider at housing, levels of performance, kill out percentages, nutritional requirements and feed management.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast 

Teagasc sheep specialists, Damian Costello and Frank Campion, are on this week’s OviCast to discuss the challenging grazing conditions in recent weeks that has put pressure on farms both in terms of lamb performance and grass utilisation and supply.  We discuss the option of housing remaining lambs for finishing indoors and also discuss some of the key factors to consider at housing, levels of performance, kill out percentages, nutritional requirements and feed management.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Is it time to house finishing lambs? 

Darren Carty, Sheep and Schemes Editor with the Farmers Journal is on this week’s OviCast episode to look back on the trends in the national ewe flocks over the past decade and the implications of this for the sheep industry.  Darren discusses the change in ewe numbers, the regional shift and the impact this has had on the sector.  We discuss breeding sales this year, opportunities and resilience in the sector and finish the conversation with Darren highlighting some of the technical areas that will come more into focus in the coming seasons.   For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast 

Darren Carty, Sheep and Schemes Editor with the Farmers Journal is on this week’s OviCast episode to look back on the trends in the national ewe flocks over the past decade and the implications of this for the sheep industry.  Darren discusses the change in ewe numbers, the regional shift and the impact this has had on the sector.  We discuss breeding sales this year, opportunities and resilience in the sector and finish the conversation with Darren highlighting some of the technical areas that will come more into focus in the coming seasons.   For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Examining the trends in the national ewe flock 

Fergus O’Rourke and Niall Conaty from Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College in Co. Cavan join us on the latest OviCast podcast for an update on the flock.  We start with Fergus giving us a bit of background to the farm and flock.  Niall discusses the breeding plan, keeping an eye on ewe condition mating management.  With the difficult grazing conditions Niall discusses how they have adapted management to graze out heavier covers while we also discuss the closing plan for the farm and current targets.  Fergus discusses lamb performance as some of the challenges this season with finishing remaining ram lambs indoors.   To find out more about Ballyhaise Agricultural college visit: https://www.teagasc.ie/education/teagasc-colleges/ballyhaise/ For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast 

Fergus O’Rourke and Niall Conaty from Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College in Co. Cavan join us on the latest OviCast podcast for an update on the flock.  We start with Fergus giving us a bit of background to the farm and flock.  Niall discusses the breeding plan, keeping an eye on ewe condition mating management.  With the difficult grazing conditions Niall discusses how they have adapted management to graze out heavier covers while we also discuss the closing plan for the farm and current targets.  Fergus discusses lamb performance as some of the challenges this season with finishing remaining ram lambs indoors.   To find out more about Ballyhaise Agricultural college visit: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/education/teagasc-colleges/ballyhaise/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/education/teagasc-colleges/ballyhaise/</a> For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Breeding, grassland and finishing lambs in Ballyhaise college 

Dr Tim Keady joins us on the latest OviCast podcast to discuss joining ewe lambs and some of the factors that influence its success. Tim discusses what the key drivers of the system are, we discuss the impact of joining weight and the influence that the ram effect can have. Tim offers his insights on the duration of the breeding season and ram management during the mating period. We discuss post mating management with Tim emphasising the importance of nutrition and the need to manage ewe lambs separately during the production cycle. We finish up discussing the potential knock-on effect of joining ewe lamb on subsequent performance. For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

Dr Tim Keady joins us on the latest OviCast podcast to discuss joining ewe lambs and some of the factors that influence its success. Tim discusses what the key drivers of the system are, we discuss the impact of joining weight and the influence that the ram effect can have. Tim offers his insights on the duration of the breeding season and ram management during the mating period. We discuss post mating management with Tim emphasising the importance of nutrition and the need to manage ewe lambs separately during the production cycle. We finish up discussing the potential knock-on effect of joining ewe lamb on subsequent performance. For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Joining ewe lambs & some of the factors that influence its success

As part of Sustainability Week, on this week’s episode of OviCast we chat to signpost programme participant, John O’Connell, to discuss how he has implemented the 12 steps to reduce gaseous emissions from his farming system.  We chat about the various measures he has implemented from addressing soil fertility to better grassland management. John explains the importance of animal health planning for his breeding programme and we finish up discussing his experience of over-sowing clover and the role he sees for it on his farm.  For more information on the 12 Steps:https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/environment/climate-change/signpost-programme/12-Steps-to-Reduce-Gaseous-Emissions-on-Sheep-Farms.pdf And to find out more about the Signpost programme go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/environment/climate-change--air-quality/signpost-programme/For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

As part of Sustainability Week, on this week’s episode of OviCast we chat to signpost programme participant, John O’Connell, to discuss how he has implemented the 12 steps to reduce gaseous emissions from his farming system.  We chat about the various measures he has implemented from addressing soil fertility to better grassland management. John explains the importance of animal health planning for his breeding programme and we finish up discussing his experience of over-sowing clover and the role he sees for it on his farm.  For more information on the 12 Steps: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/environment/climate-change/signpost-programme/12-Steps-to-Reduce-Gaseous-Emissions-on-Sheep-Farms.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/environment/climate-change/signpost-programme/12-Steps-to-Reduce-Gaseous-Emissions-on-Sheep-Farms.pdf</a> And to find out more about the Signpost programme go to: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/environment/climate-change--air-quality/signpost-programme/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/environment/climate-change--air-quality/signpost-programme/</a>For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

The steps to reducing gaseous emissions on sheep farms

Michael Gottstein re-joins us for the second part of the episode on store lambs, with a focus on those purchasing lambs.    He highlights the importance of getting health treatments in place on arrival and what impact this has.  We discuss expected performance, diets and mineral nutrition particularly for those lambs that will be intensively finished on farms, and explain the importance of feed and financial budgets and what hill flocks can do to improve saleability.  You can find the store lamb calculator at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/financial-management/ For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

Michael Gottstein re-joins us for the second part of the episode on store lambs, with a focus on those purchasing lambs.    He highlights the importance of getting health treatments in place on arrival and what impact this has.  We discuss expected performance, diets and mineral nutrition particularly for those lambs that will be intensively finished on farms, and explain the importance of feed and financial budgets and what hill flocks can do to improve saleability.  You can find the store lamb calculator at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/financial-management/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/financial-management/</a> For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Store Lambs Part 2 

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/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast/

We’re joined over the next two episodes by Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep knowledge Transfer in Teagasc, to discuss store lambs.  In this first part, Michael discusses the current market condition for stores, some of the challenges and the potential of store lamb finishing.  We discuss the options for lowland and hill farmers with remaining lambs on farms, the importance of feed and financial budgets and what hill flocks can do to improve saleability.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

We’re joined over the next two episodes by Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep knowledge Transfer in Teagasc, to discuss store lambs.  In this first part, Michael discusses the current market condition for stores, some of the challenges and the potential of store lamb finishing.  We discuss the options for lowland and hill farmers with remaining lambs on farms, the importance of feed and financial budgets and what hill flocks can do to improve saleability.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Store Lambs Part 1

David Coen from Sheep Ireland is on this week’s OviCast to talk about progress in breeding in the hill sector. David discusses the impact hill genetics has on the national flock, SIS scheme and ram eligibility.  We discuss the work by the 17 breeding groups over the past year to get rams genotyped and the impact this has had on developing flock books. Finally we finish up with David discussing how breeders can build on this going forwards to improve genetic improvement in hill flocks. Some links discussed in this week’s episode to search for potential rams or to sign up to Sheep Ireland are:Ram Search:https://appsh.sheep.ie/ram-searchRam sales/catalogues:https://www.sheep.ie/?page_id=29Sign up online form:https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=AH5m37xZikKh2Tgra-Oid02OFzIK2SJKuUbHvUCuGqJURVpMT1ZLRU02RkxPTDdGTkhFRFNKNFpLTS4uFor more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

David Coen from Sheep Ireland is on this week’s OviCast to talk about progress in breeding in the hill sector. David discusses the impact hill genetics has on the national flock, SIS scheme and ram eligibility.  We discuss the work by the 17 breeding groups over the past year to get rams genotyped and the impact this has had on developing flock books. Finally we finish up with David discussing how breeders can build on this going forwards to improve genetic improvement in hill flocks. Some links discussed in this week’s episode to search for potential rams or to sign up to Sheep Ireland are:Ram Search:<a href="https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1452&amp;r=show&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fappsh.sheep.ie%2Fram-search&amp;t=c5432e895ad3d82cc872127ac1217525e0ded573" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://appsh.sheep.ie/ram-search </a> Ram sales/catalogues:<a href="https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1452&amp;r=show&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sheep.ie%2F%3Fpage_id%3D29&amp;t=186e186d5804c07b7aac10a49a1bf396128867ce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sheep.ie/?page_id=29 </a> Sign up online form:<a href="https://scanner.topsec.com/?d=1452&amp;r=show&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fpages%2Fresponsepage.aspx%3Fid%3DAH5m37xZikKh2Tgra-Oid02OFzIK2SJKuUbHvUCuGqJURVpMT1ZLRU02RkxPTDdGTkhFRFNKNFpLTS4u&amp;t=2ab50ffdc5f79f32ecd915d2128157210017f2c4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=AH5m37xZikKh2Tgra-Oid02OFzIK2SJKuUbHvUCuGqJURVpMT1ZLRU02RkxPTDdGTkhFRFNKNFpLTS4u </a> For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Hill ram genotyping and sales

Dr. Fiona Mc Govern is on this week’s OviCast to discuss the impact of ewe condition at mating on ewe productivity.  Fiona discusses the usefulness of body condition scoring as a management tool.  She also explains the impact of condition on litter size and its carry over effects on lambing assistance, lamb birth weight and productivity next spring.  We finish up with Fiona discussing the importance of getting condition right this autumn to build ewe body reserves.   For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

Dr. Fiona Mc Govern is on this week’s OviCast to discuss the impact of ewe condition at mating on ewe productivity.  Fiona discusses the usefulness of body condition scoring as a management tool.  She also explains the impact of condition on litter size and its carry over effects on lambing assistance, lamb birth weight and productivity next spring.  We finish up with Fiona discussing the importance of getting condition right this autumn to build ewe body reserves.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Will ewe condition at mating effect performance next spring?

Dr. Finbarr O’Regan from the Department of Agriculture, Food &amp; the Marine (DAFM) Inspectors joins us on this week’s OviCast.  Finbarr discusses the introduction of the National Fertiliser Database and the fertiliser register taking us through the key dates, registration process and how it will work for the coming season including some of the implications for both merchants and farmers.  We finish up discussing the importance of entering the closing stocks this autumn. For more information visit the DAFM National Fertiliser Database page at:https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/98355-national-fertiliser-database/  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

Dr. Finbarr O’Regan from the Department of Agriculture, Food &amp; the Marine (DAFM) Inspectors joins us on this week’s OviCast.  Finbarr discusses the introduction of the National Fertiliser Database and the fertiliser register taking us through the key dates, registration process and how it will work for the coming season including some of the implications for both merchants and farmers.  We finish up discussing the importance of entering the closing stocks this autumn. For more information visit the DAFM National Fertiliser Database page at:<a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/98355-national-fertiliser-database/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/98355-national-fertiliser-database/</a> For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

The Fertiliser Register – what you need to know  

At a point in the season where we’re looking at how lambs perform and where the tail end lambs come from, on this week’s OviCast podcast, we chat to Dr Frank Campion about how foster lambs perform in commercial flocks.  Frank discusses some work he has recently presented on the topic, we discuss how these lambs grow in early and late lactation, the variation among them and their counterparts and some of the reasons why some lag behind and others aren’t successfully reared drop off.  We finish up discussing how ewe management this autumn can impact this next spring.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

At a point in the season where we’re looking at how lambs perform and where the tail end lambs come from, on this week’s OviCast podcast, we chat to Dr Frank Campion about how foster lambs perform in commercial flocks.  Frank discusses some work he has recently presented on the topic, we discuss how these lambs grow in early and late lactation, the variation among them and their counterparts and some of the reasons why some lag behind and others aren’t successfully reared drop off.  We finish up discussing how ewe management this autumn can impact this next spring.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

How do foster lambs perform relative to their counterparts?  

Sheep enterprise leader, Dr Philip Creighton, is on this week’s OviCast to discuss planning ahead for this autumn.  We discuss the impact poor grazing conditions has had on lamb performance this year and the knock-on effect this has on management for the autumn. Philip emphasises the importance of accessing grass supply and increased demand on farms.  We discuss grass growth rates, fertiliser applications and building covers as we move into the autumn.  We finish up with Philip discussing the need to put plans in place for finishing lambs and ensuring there is sufficient grass covers heading into September.   For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

Sheep enterprise leader, Dr Philip Creighton, is on this week’s OviCast to discuss planning ahead for this autumn.  We discuss the impact poor grazing conditions has had on lamb performance this year and the knock-on effect this has on management for the autumn. Philip emphasises the importance of accessing grass supply and increased demand on farms.  We discuss grass growth rates, fertiliser applications and building covers as we move into the autumn.  We finish up with Philip discussing the need to put plans in place for finishing lambs and ensuring there is sufficient grass covers heading into September.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Planning ahead for the autumn 

Bord Bia Sheep Sector manager, Seamus McMenamin, joins us on the latest OviCast podcast to give a market update.  Seamus discusses current throughput and some of the challenges with light carcass at present.  He also discusses the international trade, in particular the increased volumes of Australian lambs and what impact that has had on our export market.  Seamus has an update on plant approval to get lamb exported onto the US market, and with store lamb sales ramping up, we move on to discuss the potential impact of an earlier Easter and Ramadan on the hogget trade next spring.  Finally, we discuss domestic promotional activity to target a younger audience to improve domestic consumption.   For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

Bord Bia Sheep Sector manager, Seamus McMenamin, joins us on the latest OviCast podcast to give a market update.  Seamus discusses current throughput and some of the challenges with light carcass at present.  He also discusses the international trade, in particular the increased volumes of Australian lambs and what impact that has had on our export market.  Seamus has an update on plant approval to get lamb exported onto the US market, and with store lamb sales ramping up, we move on to discuss the potential impact of an earlier Easter and Ramadan on the hogget trade next spring.  Finally, we discuss domestic promotional activity to target a younger audience to improve domestic consumption.   For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Market challenges

Teagasc Advisor, Edward Egan, joins us on the latest OviCast episode to discuss designing a sheep handling unit.  Having good handling facilities can reduce labour, improves both safety and welfare for handler and sheep alike and also encourages timely preventative actions.   Edward talks about the booklet he produced, ‘A Guide to Designing a Sheep Handling Unit’ and he discusses the key aspects of design from considering the sheep’s behaviour, location and size, to some of the key features that can be incorporated into a handling unit.    You can read the booklet here: https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/publications/2020/A-Guide-to-Designing-a-Sheep-Handling-Unit.pdf For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

Teagasc Advisor, Edward Egan, joins us on the latest OviCast episode to discuss designing a sheep handling unit.  Having good handling facilities can reduce labour, improves both safety and welfare for handler and sheep alike and also encourages timely preventative actions.   Edward talks about the booklet he produced, ‘A Guide to Designing a Sheep Handling Unit’ and he discusses the key aspects of design from considering the sheep’s behaviour, location and size, to some of the key features that can be incorporated into a handling unit.    You can read the booklet here: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/publications/2020/A-Guide-to-Designing-a-Sheep-Handling-Unit.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/publications/2020/A-Guide-to-Designing-a-Sheep-Handling-Unit.pdf</a> For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Designing a sheep handling unit

We’re joined on the latest OviCast episode by Teagasc Advisor, Edward Egan, to talk to us about the sheep handling equipment available under the TAMS III Farm Safety Capital Investment Scheme.  We discuss what the grant aid rates are and how these are calculated; Edward outlines what fixed and mobile equipment covered under the scheme; and he takes us through the application process highlighting some of the key dates and information required at submission and explains how to check if the application has been approved.  Finally we finish up discussing how applicants make their claim for payment and what information is required to complete the process. To find out more: https://www.gov.ie/en/service/4f3ae-farm-safety-capital-investment-scheme/ For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

We’re joined on the latest OviCast episode by Teagasc Advisor, Edward Egan, to talk to us about the sheep handling equipment available under the TAMS III Farm Safety Capital Investment Scheme.  We discuss what the grant aid rates are and how these are calculated; Edward outlines what fixed and mobile equipment covered under the scheme; and he takes us through the application process highlighting some of the key dates and information required at submission and explains how to check if the application has been approved.  Finally we finish up discussing how applicants make their claim for payment and what information is required to complete the process. To find out more: <a href="https://www.gov.ie/en/service/4f3ae-farm-safety-capital-investment-scheme/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.gov.ie/en/service/4f3ae-farm-safety-capital-investment-scheme/</a> For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

TAMS III Farm Safety Capital Investment Scheme: Sheep Handling Equipment  

Dr Frank Campion joins us on this episode of OviCast with an update on lamb performance and management on the BETTER farms.  Frank starts off describing the bounce back in lamb growth rate on the farms in May and June. We tease this out discussing grassland management, parasite challenge and the impact of early weaning.  We move on to discuss the current state of play on the farms with regards to weaning weight, drafting the implications of carrying increased numbers for some into the second half of the season.  In the latter part of this episode we talk about some management aspects over the coming weeks, finishing groups, grassland, fertiliser, forage crops and parasite control.    For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

Dr Frank Campion joins us on this episode of OviCast with an update on lamb performance and management on the BETTER farms.  Frank starts off describing the bounce back in lamb growth rate on the farms in May and June. We tease this out discussing grassland management, parasite challenge and the impact of early weaning.  We move on to discuss the current state of play on the farms with regards to weaning weight, drafting the implications of carrying increased numbers for some into the second half of the season.  In the latter part of this episode we talk about some management aspects over the coming weeks, finishing groups, grassland, fertiliser, forage crops and parasite control.    For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a>

Lamb performance – playing catch up in the second half of the season

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: <a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast/</a>

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