{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"OviCast","title":"October Management Notes","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/516ce8d9\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1609,"description":"Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein, joins us to discuss the key management tasks for October.\nWe discuss grassland management, including protecting autumn regrowth, planning winter fodder supplies and closing paddocks for spring grass. \nAttention then turns to lamb finishing, with advice on drafting lambs regularly, assessing market options and ensuring flock health is not limiting performance.\nWith mating underway on many farms, Michael highlights the importance of ewe body condition and effective ram management. We discuss dipping and the importance of ensuring it is carried out effectively and safely. Finally we discuss  bluetongue vaccination.\nFor more info: \nhttps://teagasc.ie/news--events/daily/sheep-management-notes-october-2026/\n\nFor more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:\nhttps://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oD_Rx-7f25TwgsEFm0pibPTtCm5vUhaNcgX-NEnl7fI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzExNDAyLzE1OTE2/MTIwNjktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}