Tommy Boland

Late pregnancy nutrition: Have you tested your silage?

Sheep

over 7 years ago

Late pregnancy nutrition: Have you tested your silage?

Late pregnancy is a critical period on sheep farms, as 85% of all foetal lamb growth occurs in the...

Why the first 48 hours is key to a successful lambing season

Sheep

over 7 years ago

Why the first 48 hours is key to a successful lambing season

The many nutritional challenges facing the ewe during late pregnancy must be managed in order to...

Does grass quality impact on greenhouse gas emissions from cattle?

Grass

over 8 years ago

Does grass quality impact on greenhouse gas emissions from cattle?

The methane produced by ruminant animals in Ireland can account for 60% of the total agricultural...

'Cheap rations in late pregnancy are not always the best option for sheep'

Sheep

almost 10 years ago

'Cheap rations in late pregnancy are not always the best option for sheep'

Feeding sheep cheap rations in late pregnancy may not always be the best option, according to...

'Triplet lambs may cause management problems on sheep farms'

Sheep

almost 10 years ago

'Triplet lambs may cause management problems on sheep farms'

Higher lamb crops in 2016 and the increased number of expected triplets could lead to management...