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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/

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10:55

The Sheep Census

OviCast ·

2025/01/28

Jason Callaghan from the AIMS division in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine joins this week’s OviCast to discuss various aspects of the Sheep Census. Jason outlines the key dates and deadlines for submission and explains the three different methods available:- Written form- Agfood account- Using the AIMS Services appHe also walks us through the different census categories and provides guidance on how to complete the submission process. For more

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4:43

January Grass10 Update

OviCast ·

2025/01/23

Teagasc Grass10 advisor, Niamh Doyle, gives her monthly update discussing grass management tips for the month ahead. Niamh first discusses over-winter growth and the importance of assessing opening covers; she then explains the spreading dates for chemical and organic fertiliser and the need to ensure conditions are suitable before spreading. Finally, Niamh encourages anyone who has soil samples to collect to do so in the coming weeks to address soil fertility this year. You can subscribe

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11:46

Knowing your nitrates stocking rate

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2025/01/21

Environmental specialist, Tim Hyde, joins us on this week’s OviCast to discuss calculating nitrate stocking rates on farms. Tim explains how this figure is calculated for different classes of livestock. We discuss how to find the figures for cattle and how to calculate the contribution of sheep on the farm. With new regulations in effect this year, Tim explains how this may impact producers for the coming season and the importance of knowing your own farm figures. For more episodes from the

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24:39

Bonus Ep: Tips for dealing with the cold snap

OviCast ·

2025/01/07

With the cold snap this week, there’s a bonus OviCast episode with sheep specialists Damian Costello and Michael Gottstein sharing valuable insights on managing sheep farms during the present conditions. Damian addresses challenges such as water supply and handling stock, emphasising the importance of safety during this difficult period and highlighting key considerations for farmers. Michael discusses the impact on livestock, providing guidance on managing hypothermic lambs and the

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16:38

Situation and outlook for 2025

OviCast ·

2025/01/07

Each year, the Teagasc Agricultural Economics and Farm Surveys Department reviews the current production year and examines the prospects for the upcoming agricultural season. For this week’s OviCast, recorded just before Christmas, I sit down with Teagasc researcher Anne Kinsella to discuss the performance of the sheep sector in 2024 and the outlook for 2025. Our conversation covers key topics, including price trends, changes in input costs, export markets, and profit margins. We also

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14:17

Feeding the ewe in mid-pregnancy

OviCast ·

2024/12/23

Dr. Tim Keady is on the latest OviCast podcast to discuss feeding the ewe during mid-pregnancy and its impact on productivity. Tim outlines the energy requirements of the ewe during this phase, we discuss the impact of grass supply and feed value in outdoor scenarios and the impact of different qualities of silages indoors. Tim also talks about mobilising reserves, potential condition score loss and the impact that can have on next year’s lamb performance. We finish up discussing feed

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20:26

Diversifying the farm business

OviCast ·

2024/12/19

Kilkenny sheep farmer, Brian Nicholson, joins this week’s OviCast to talk about the changes to his farm system in recent years. Brian describes how he has converted part of his farm over to an organic system, we discuss the sheep, beef and tillage systems and their integration and how he has adapted his farm to suit. We finish up discussing how he is incorporating agro-forestry into his farming system. The Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards video of Brian Nicholson’s

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5:37

December Grass10 Update

OviCast ·

2024/12/17

Teagasc Grass10 advisor, Niamh Doyle, has her monthly update on the OviCast podcast discussing grass management tips for the month ahead. Niamh discusses the closing plan on farms, grazing conditions and the impact of re-grazing paddocks on spring growth. We discuss the variation in performance of individual fields on farms and some investments to improve productivity next year. You can subscribe to the Grass10 newsletter

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21:50

Key advice at housing

OviCast ·

2024/12/13

Sheep specialist Damian Costello joins us on this week’s OviCast as we discuss winter housing. Damian talks to us about some of the key considerations at housing, penning and space allowances. We discuss straw usage, alternative bedding and keeping slats clean during the winter before finishing up discussing housing for organic flocks. For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

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22:54

Grazing management on forage brassicas

OviCast ·

2024/12/04

Dr Frank Campion joins us on this week’s OviCast as we discuss grazing management on forage brassicas. Frank discusses yields and why you should do a feed budget for the crop. We then discuss intakes, utilisation and the factors that influence it. Frank also explains fencing, crop allocation and managing in wet conditions and he has advice for managing the crop in frosty conditions. We finish up discussing the transition of the crop with finishing lambs and pregnant ewes.For more episodes

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13:12

Hill flocks focus on condition and mating management

OviCast ·

2024/11/26

Dr. Frank Campion joins us on the latest OviCast as we discuss ewe condition and mating management in hill ewes. Frank discusses the impact of ewe condition on performance in hill flocks, plus we discuss the targets and variation in ewe weight on the BETTER farms. We move on to discuss single sire mating and crossbreeding, finishing up with Frank offering some tips on reducing the impact of ram infertility. For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page

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4:35

November Grass10 Update

OviCast ·

2024/11/23

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

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14:51

Market update: high lamb prices and positive outlook

OviCast ·

2024/11/19

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

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11:23

Lamb finishing rations and feed management

OviCast ·

2024/11/15

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,

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17:19

Bluetongue – UK update, spread control measures and...

OviCast ·

2024/10/29

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

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18:47

Examining blackloss and photosensitisation in...

OviCast ·

2024/10/22

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

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5:36

Grass10 October update

OviCast ·

2024/10/15

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

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11:09

Teagasc’s Labour on Sheep Farms Survey

OviCast ·

2024/10/08

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

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12:28

Checking teeth, molar problems and other health...

OviCast ·

2024/10/03

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

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40:07

Focus on sheep scab and treatment options

OviCast ·

2024/09/30

Bimeda Vet, Rachel Mallet, joins us on this week’s OviCast as we discuss sheep scab and treatment options. Rachel first explains how sheep scab occurs, how it is spread and correct diagnosis. We then discuss the various treatment options for both conventional and organic flocks. We finish up discussing plunge dipping with Rachel highlighting best practice when completing this task. For more information on mobile sheep dip operators go to:https://www.bimeda.ie/mobile-sheep-dippers For more

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