About this episode
Michael Gottstein discusses key management priorities for sheep farming, including fertiliser challenges and flock health risks.
Sheep specialist, Michael Gottstein, joins this week’s OviCast to outline the key priorities for the month ahead. We discuss the challenges around fertiliser use and rising costs, why replacing fertiliser with concentrates can be a false economy, and how simple management changes like grouping ewes and subdividing paddocks can boost grass growth. We also cover key flock health risks, including parasites, lameness and grass tetany, before finishing up with practical tips on preparing for high-quality silage. For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast
People in this episode
Guest: Michael Gottstein
Topics covered
- sheep management
- fertiliser use
- flock health
- silage preparation
Keywords
- grass growth
- parasites
- lameness
- grass tetany
Mentioned in this episode
Products: fertiliser, concentrates, silage
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