About this episode
Damian Costello discusses key management priorities for sheep farmers in May, including grassland management and flock health risks.
Teagasc Sheep specialist, Damian Costello, joins us as we run through the key management priorities for sheep farmers in May. We cover practical advice on grassland management, maintaining lamb performance, and planning ahead for first-cut silage. There’s also a timely reminder of the National Sheep Welfare Scheme (NSWS) deadline and what’s required to maximise payments. On the flock health side, we focus on seasonal risks including Nematodirus, scald, and blowfly strike, with clear guidance on prevention and treatment. For more information: https://teagasc.ie/news--events/daily/teagasc-sheep-advisory-newsletter-may/ 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: Damian Costello
Topics covered
- sheep management
- grassland management
- lamb performance
- silage planning
- flock health
- seasonal risks
Keywords
- sheep farming
- grassland management
- lamb performance
- National Sheep Welfare Scheme
- Nematodirus
- scald
- blowfly strike
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Teagasc, National Sheep Welfare Scheme
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