Hill Flocks: feeding & health advice in the run up to lambing

Sheep specialist, Michael Gottstein, is on this week’s OviCast to discuss some timely advice for hill flocks in the run up to lambing. 

 

Michael discusses some of the key areas to focus on this spring highlighting how ewe condition is a challenge. 

 

We discuss the basics of nutrition and some of the feeding strategies that might be employed. 

 

We finish up on to discuss some health areas that require attention in the lead into lambing.  

 

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https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

What is 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/