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

Michael Gottstein, Teagasc Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer, joins host Ciaran Lynch, Teagasc Sheep Specialist on this week’s episode of OviCast to give 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 with discussing some health areas that require attention in the lead into lambing. 

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