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OviCast

OviCast is the Teagasc Sheep podcast. Presented by Ciaran Lynch it brings you the latest advice, insights and technical updates for the sheep industry. Visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast/

  1. November Grass10 Update

    HÁ 2 DIAS

    November Grass10 Update

    Teagasc Grass10 advisor, Niamh Doyle, gives her monthly update on the latest OviCast discussing grass management tips for the month ahead.    Niamh discusses the higher growth rates over the past few weeks and the impact this has had on grazing this back end.    We also discuss the closing plan and the importance of staying on target and we finish up with Niamh offering some tips on achieving good graze outs.   You can subscribe to the Grass10 newsletter here: https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/grassland/grass10/grass10-enewsletter/   For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

    5min
  2. Market update: high lamb prices and positive outlook

    HÁ 6 DIAS

    Market update: high lamb prices and positive outlook

    Bord Bia sheep sector manager, Seamus McMenamin, joins us on this week’s OviCast with an update on the market conditions.  We discuss the current trade and what’s driving prices, the trend in numbers this year and how this might impact the trade for the coming months.  We also discuss the impact of bluetongue and southern hemisphere imports on trade on the European market.   For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

    15min
  3. Lamb finishing rations and feed management

    15 DE NOV.

    Lamb finishing rations and feed management

    Teagasc ruminant nutrition specialist, Aisling Claffey, joins us on this week’s OviCast as we discuss lamb finishing rations.    Aisling explains ration spec and highlights some of the key areas to look out for when choosing a finishing ration, highlighting why it’s important that it’s correctly formulated.    We move on to discuss feed management with Aisling offering her tips on trouble shooting potential issues to avoid a dip in performance.     For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

    11min
  4. Bluetongue – UK update, spread control measures and vaccination

    29 DE OUT.

    Bluetongue – UK update, spread control measures and vaccination

    Dr Fiona Lovatt from Flock Health joins us on this week’s OviCast to talk about the bluetongue situation in the UK.    Fiona gives us a description of the condition and explains the impact it has on livestock. We discuss the spread of it in Europe and the UK and the control measures put in place to limit its impact and how they work.    We also discuss the role of vaccination and how this differs from previous serotypes encountered.    More information on bluetongue can be found on the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s website at: https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/cd6c0-bluetongue-virus/      For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

    17min
  5. Examining blackloss and photosensitisation in Scottish hill flocks

    22 DE OUT.

    Examining blackloss and photosensitisation in Scottish hill flocks

    Dr Fiona McAuliffe from the SRUC joins us on this OviCast episode as we discuss the challenge of blackloss and photosensitisation in Scottish hill flocks.    We discuss the extent of blackloss or the unexplained loss of lambs on extensive hill grazings.   Fiona describes the various causes and some of the follow up work where she examined the underlying factors responsible for lamb losses.    We move on to discuss photosensitisation in more detail, its causes, predisposing factors and management options.    For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

    19min
  6. October Grass10 Update

    15 DE OUT.

    October Grass10 Update

    Teagasc Grass10 advisor, Niamh Doyle, gives her monthly update discussing grass management tips for the month ahead.  Niamh discusses current growth rates and grass covers, and managing supply for the weeks ahead.  We discuss the autumn closing plan, graze outs and managing clover swards at closing. Finally, Niamh discusses upcoming deadlines for FYM and lime and Potassium applications.  Link to the autumn closing planner:  https://www.teagasc.ie/media/website/animals/sheep/Sheep-Autumn-Closing-Planner.pdf You can subscribe to the Grass10 newsletter here: https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/grassland/grass10/grass10-enewsletter/ For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

    6min
  7. Teagasc’s Labour on Sheep Farms Survey

    8 DE OUT.

    Teagasc’s Labour on Sheep Farms Survey

    Sheep specialist, Damian Costello, joins us on this week’s OviCast as we discuss a new survey just launched that is examining labour on sheep farms.   Labour is widely acknowledged as a big challenge in the running of a sheep enterprise, particularly in an era where part-time, sheep farming is now the norm.  Damian talks about the key areas the survey is examining and how this information will help inform future discussions.  We finish up with Damian explaining how to complete it online and in paper formant  The link to the survey is: https://bit.ly/47yLo23 For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

    11min
  8. Checking teeth, molar problems and other health issues this autumn

    3 DE OUT.

    Checking teeth, molar problems and other health issues this autumn

    Seamus Fagan from the Department of Agriculture’s Regional Veterinary Lab in Athlone joins us for the latest OviCast episode as we discuss various health issues this autumn.    With many flocks completing the final check over ewes before going to the ram, Seamus highlights some of the teeth problems they have been seeing in the lab in recent years that are going under-diagnosed and how this is contributing to thinner ewes.    We focus in particular on molar teeth problems in ewes, how they present and the impact that it can have.    We also discuss other health issues seen this autumn - in particular clostridial challenges.    Finally Seamus emphasises the importance of monitoring ewe condition over the coming months and investigating causes of ill-thrift.    For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

    12min
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Sobre

OviCast is the Teagasc Sheep podcast. Presented by Ciaran Lynch it brings you the latest advice, insights and technical updates for the sheep industry. Visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast/

Informações

  • Criado por
    OviCast
  • Anos de atividade
    2019 - 2024
  • Episódios
    247
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Teagasc
  • Site do podcast
    OviCast

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