National Sheep Conferences 2023

National Sheep Conferences 2023 which took place on Tuesday, 24th January in the Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan and on Thursday, 26th January in the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, Co. Wexford.

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Four papers were presented at the conference, highlighting relevant and topical areas of interest to the Irish lowland sheep farming sector.

The 2023 National Sheep Conferences covered four topics. Watch back the recording of each presentation below

Parasites of sheep and resistance to drenches - a New Zealand perspective
Dr. Dave Leathwick, Agresearch, New Zealand

Organic Sheep Farming - factors to consider and producing lamb on an organic farm
Elaine Leavy, Teagasc Organic Specialist & Amy Jackson, Organic Sheep Farmer

Greenhouse gas intensity of average sheep systems in Ireland
Dr. Jonathan Herron, Teagasc Moorepark

The addition of clovers or herbs to a perennial ryegrass sward on animal and sward performance
Lisa McGrane, Teagasc Walsh Scholar