Weather Challenges and Flock Management Strategies

About this episode

This episode discusses practical flock management strategies to support performance during challenging weather conditions.

With current weather conditions creating significant challenges on farms, this episode focuses on practical management strategies to support flock performance. We’re joined by Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc, to discuss key actions farmers can take during difficult weather. The conversation covers a range of important topics including maintaining hygiene standards, managing group pens effectively, and selecting and handling young lambs at turnout. Michael also shares advice on outdoor supplementation strategies and highlights common health risks to watch for during prolonged wet or cold conditions. This episode offers timely, practical guidance to help safeguard lamb performance and reduce losses during challenging periods 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

• weather challenges
• flock management
• sheep farming
• animal health

Keywords

• hygiene standards
• group pens
• young lambs
• outdoor supplementation
• health risks

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Teagasc

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