N.Ireland
A greater proportion of ewe lambs are expected to be slaughtered rather than being kept for...
While lambing replacement ewes at one-year-old is a common practice in many flocks, some farmers...
Independent UK sheep consultant Dr. Liz Genever is warning of poor conception rates in ewe lambs this autumn if worms are not monitored and managed correctly, after 2020 data revealed the highest yearly worm egg counts were in October and November.
The last few weeks have seen sheep farmers very active and keen to get a hold of ewe lambs - as thoughts turn to the breeding season....
Since the beginning of June, depending on when the lambing season kicked off, weaning will have or...
Some 43 ewe lambs have been reported stolen from a field in Co. Derry, the second theft of sheep in a little over a week in the North.
Some 43 ewe lambs have been reported stolen from a field in Co. Derry, the second theft of sheep...
