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Why do fences fall apart? We ask a retired fencing contractor
Why do fences fall apart? We ask a retired fencing contractor

Retired fencing contractor Micheál Geoghegan from Aghacashel, Co. Leitrim. Micheál worked as a fencing contractor for 30 years. He is pi...

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Our Guide to a Sheep-Proof Fence
Our Guide to a Sheep-Proof Fence

Shoddy fences? Accidents will happen! It’s spring, and that means livestock returning to pasture after a long, dreary winter on slats. All to...

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REPS 2 Must Deliver for Farmers
REPS 2 Must Deliver for Farmers

Anticipating the launch of the pilot for REPS 2, Agridirect discusses what we know so far, and asks why farming groups are sceptical of the government...

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Grass tetany worries? Here's some advice
Grass tetany worries? Here's some advice

As the spring grass begins to grow, Agridirect reminds Irish farmers to watch out for grass tetany in lactating cows and ewes.  A touch of ...

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Hygiene At Lambing Time
Hygiene At Lambing Time

As lambing season approaches, farmers will be keen to reduce losses and maximize potential stock numbers. According to Teagasc’s recent “L...

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Vetinerary Corner: Do you know how vital Colostrum is?
Vetinerary Corner: Do you know how vital Colostrum is?

This week Vet Sarah Ryan continues her advice on calving by talking  through how vitally important colostrum is to the new born calf. Colostrum ...

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Reducing Lamb Losses in First 24hrs
Reducing Lamb Losses in First 24hrs

Feeding before lambing   Feeding the ewe well in the weeks before lambing can help reduce first 24-hour lamb losses significantly. Ewes that ha...

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Allsure- Do you know what Trace Elements your Sheep Need?
Allsure- Do you know what Trace Elements your Sheep Need?

Approaching Trace Element deficiency in sheep Animax’s Allsure sheep boluses are becoming the go to bolus for sheep farmers around the country....

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Twin Lamb Disease - Do you know what to do for your flock?
Twin Lamb Disease - Do you know what to do for your flock?

Many sheep farms are now in the final stretch of the pre-lambing period. High-quality care and management of ewes in the final 6 weeks of pregnancy ar...

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Calf Investment Scheme: Do you know what’s required to Avoid the Pitfalls?
Calf Investment Scheme: Do you know what’s required to Avoid the Pitfalls?

The Department has announced the details of the new Calf Investment Scheme (CIS). On the surface it seems like a great opportunity for farmers to inve...

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Christmas- Are we teaching children to focus on Presents
Christmas- Are we teaching children to focus on Presents

 Present Woes We’ve made it to another year’s end, and yet again everyone’s focus is on presents! But it’s been a tough ...

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BREXIT: Is the perfect Halloween story coming to an end?
BREXIT: Is the perfect Halloween story coming to an end?

   Brexit: Horror Show The Brexit countdown clock is clicking steadily to its October 31st deadline and I have to wonder it the date wasn&...

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