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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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18:20

Focus on getting condition on

OviCast ·

2024/08/28

Dr. Frank Campion joins us on this week’s OviCast as we discuss getting the ewe flock in the right condition for mating. Frank discusses some of the tasks that need to be completed at the moment. We discuss the ewe condition on the better farms post weaning and some of the causes of low body condition at present and the management of replacement hoggets. We move on to discuss nutritional requirements, grazing management and keeping sufficient replacements. For more episodes from the

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6:08

Grass10 Monthly Update

OviCast ·

2024/08/24

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 some of the variation across the country. We discuss building covers as we head into the autumn with Niamh offering advice on reducing demand and fertiliser application. We finish up with Niamh offering tips on grazing management at present. For more, you can subscribe to the Grass10 newsletter

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25:37

Is autumn reseeding an option?

OviCast ·

2024/08/07

We’re joined on this week’s OviCast by Dr Philip Creighton to discuss autumn redesign. We start by discussing the impact of timing on reseeds. We discuss field prep, different reseeding methods and their suitability and fertiliser and lime applications. Philip also explains variety selection and the inclusion of clover, plus we discuss post-sowing management, the grazing of new reseeds this autumn and the impact that can have on production next spring. For more episodes from the OviCast

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18:23

Recap - SIS Genotyped Ram Task

OviCast ·

2024/07/31

We’re joined on this week’s episode of OviCast by Jaynell Anderson, Programme Manager with Sheep Ireland, to discuss the SIS Genotype ram task. With ram sales underway, Jaynell gives us a recap on what the requirements of the SIS ram task are for hill and lowland flocks and how to identify eligible SIS approved rams in sales catalogues and using the ram search tool. We also discuss some of the frequently asked questions about the task and we finish up discussing ram supply and the

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9:39

Grass update & management tips for the coming weeks

OviCast ·

2024/07/23

Catherine Egan, host of the Beef Edge podcast, joins us on this week’s OviCast as we catch up with Grass10 advisor, Niamh Doyle, to get an update on the current situation and discuss management tips in the coming weeks. Niamh first highlights the factors that have limited grass growth over the last number of months. She also comments on the long term Nitrogen fertiliser type trial at Teagasc, Johnstown Castle, which provides an insight as to how different fertiliser types/formulations have

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15:21

Monitoring parasite burden and interpreting the results

OviCast ·

2024/07/14

This week we talk to Dr Orla Keane about monitoring the parasite challenge in lambs. We discuss the challenge stomach worms poses from this point of the season onward with Orla talking about using faecal sampling to monitor worm burden, explaining the process, what’s being tested and what the results mean. Orla also discusses the thresholds for dosing and the factors that influence the rise in worm counts. We move on to discuss drench testing to determine dose efficacy and we finish up

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16:32

Grazing Focus: Grass supply, sward quality and...

OviCast ·

2024/06/28

On this week’s OviCast we’re taking a grazing focus and are joined by Philip Creighton. We discuss grass supply and sward quality and some of the factors that are influencing it at the moment. We move on to discuss management options for the coming weeks and finish up the episode discussing fertiliser applications. 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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33:17

Time to wean?

OviCast ·

2024/06/19

Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein, joins us on this week’s OviCast to discuss weaning options on farms. We discuss the current situation on farms, challenges with grass quality and why weaning now is beneficial. Michael explains the weaning process with some useful tips and management of the ewes and lambs post-weaning. We finish up discussing some of the areas we need to address at the moment from parasite burden to mineral supplementation to tackling lameness. For more episodes from

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26:50

Focus on wool quality and shearing

OviCast ·

2024/06/11

Jayne Harkness-Bones, Depot Manager with Ulster Wool, joins us for this week’s OviCast to discuss the factors that influence the quality of wool, the challenges in the marketplace in recent years and what happens to the wool from purchase until it reaches market. We talk about shearing, wool handling and storage, with Jayne highlighting some simple practices to make the process easier and improve the quality of the wool harvested. In the latter half of the podcast, Jayne who is also a

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14:01

How the lamb trade is shaping up for the summer

OviCast ·

2024/06/04

Seamus McMenamin, sheep sector manager with Bord Bia, joins us on this week’s OviCast as we look at the lamb trade. Seamus discusses factory throughput this year to date; we discuss what’s been happening with international trade; falling ewe numbers in the UK and Europe and the impact that this could have on lamb trade this summer. We finish up discussing trends in demand and attracting younger consumers. For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page

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18:07

Time to think about blowfly control

OviCast ·

2024/05/28

With blowfly strike a risk on farms, for this week’s OviCast we’re joined by sheep specialist Damian Costello to discuss the risk factors, how it occurs and treatment options available to farmers. For more information: https://www.teagasc.ie/news--events/daily/sheep/put-a-plan-in-place-to-deal-with-blowfly-strike.php 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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20:22

Farmer Focus: Olivia Hynes’ mixed grazing system in...

OviCast ·

2024/05/21

For this week’s OviCast, we’re also joined by Catherine Egan, host of the Beef Edge podcast, as we catch up with Co. Roscommon beef and sheep farmer, Olivia Hynes. Oliva starts by giving us an overview of her system, we discuss breeding and the use of AI in her suckler herd, lamb performance this spring and some of the challenges it has posed. We discuss mixed grazing, grassland management and investing in grazing infrastructure, before finishing up with Olivia highlighting the three

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10:38

Flukicide residues – observing withdrawal dates and...

OviCast ·

2024/05/14

For this week’s OviCast, we’re joined by Terry McElvaney, Veterinary Inspector with Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, to discuss some issues that have occurred with flukicide residues in lamb carcasses. We discuss the problems encountered and the follow up investigations with Terry explaining some of the issues caused and issues they have encountered. We also discuss the key areas to focus on when using anthelminthic and antibiotics to avoid these type of issues occurring

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23:17

Knowing the chemical fertiliser limit for your farm

OviCast ·

2024/05/08

Environmental specialist, Tim Hyde, is on this week’s OviCast to discuss fertiliser limits on farms. We discuss how the introduction of the fertiliser register has put purchased fertiliser more in the spotlight on farms. Tim explains the implications of this, how farmers can work out their stocking rate and what the limits are on farm. We discuss the importance of soil sampling, how this impacts your fertiliser limit and the importance of a fertiliser plan. We finish up discussing some

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24:32

The National Sheep Welfare Scheme

OviCast ·

2024/04/23

David Buckley from the Department of Agriculture is on this week’s OviCast to discuss key aspects of the new National Sheep Welfare Scheme. David first gives an overview of the scheme, we discuss eligibility, reference numbers and the application procedure. David then takes us through the various tasks explaining how they would work and what documentation is required for each. We finish up discussing the payment dates, administrative checks and the help desk contact details. For more

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30:21

The key management tasks to do at present

OviCast ·

2024/04/17

Sheep Specialists, Michael Gottstein and Damian Costello, are on this week’s OviCast to discuss some of the key management tasks to do on farms at present. We discuss fertiliser application, planning for silage and grazing management and we look at the scenarios where supplementation is needed. In the second half we switch to dealing with the various health challenges highlighting the continued risk of grass tetany, treating for Nematodirus and Coccidia. We also discuss the challenge

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17:09

Nematodirus forecast 2024

OviCast ·

2024/04/10

Dr. James O’Shaughnessy from the Department of Agriculture’s Central Veterinary Research Laboratory in Backweston joins us on the latest OviCast to discuss this year’s Nematodirus forecast. James first explains the condition, symptoms and we discuss the high risk periods around the country. We discuss treatment, some of the factors that may lead to a higher challenge on farms this spring, and we also discuss the potential risk of concurrent infection with coccidia. For more information on

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17:45

Managing the challenging grazing conditions

OviCast ·

2024/04/08

For this week’s OviCast, we discuss grazing management with Dr Philip Creighton. With the challenging conditions we discuss the grazing situation around the country, opening covers and the impact of delayed fertiliser application on grass growth. Philip discusses managing supplies, targeted supplementation where supplies are tight and grazing strategies that can be implemented in the coming weeks. We also discuss fertiliser application rates when conditions allow for grazing and

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41:57

Sheep trade update

OviCast ·

2024/03/22

Sheep and Schemes editor from the Irish Farmers Journal, Darren Carty, is on this week’s OviCast to talk about the current sheep trade. With prices hitting new highs we chat about the trade at the moment. Darren talks to us about the hogget trade this spring, the start of the early lamb hitting the market and niche markets for milk lamb. We discuss what’s driving trade, what’s happening on international markets and speculate for what may be in store in the coming months. We finish up

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19:26

Preventing grass tetany post turnout

OviCast ·

2024/03/12

Grass tetany is one of the challenges in early spring and on this week’s OviCast, Teagasc Sheep Specialist, Damian Costello, talks to us about this in more detail. Damian explains how it occurs, the pre-disposing factors and high risk periods. We discuss the symptoms and treatment in acute cases and Damian describes the various preventative measures and how these can be implemented on farms. Read more about it here:https://bit.ly/Grass_Tetany_24 For more episodes from the OviCast

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