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OviCast

Podcast OviCast
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. ...
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  • Grazing management on forage brassicas
    Dr Frank Campion joins us on this week’s OviCast as we discuss grazing management on forage brassicas. Frank discusses yields and why you should do a feed budget for the crop. We then discuss intakes, utilisation and the factors that influence it. Frank also explains fencing, crop allocation and managing in wet conditions and he has advice for managing the crop in frosty conditions. We finish up discussing the transition of the crop with finishing lambs and pregnant ewes.For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast
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  • Hill flocks focus on condition and mating management
    Dr. Frank Campion joins us on the latest OviCast as we discuss ewe condition and mating management in hill ewes.  Frank discusses the impact of ewe condition on performance in hill flocks, plus we discuss the targets and variation in ewe weight on the BETTER farms.  We move on to discuss single sire mating and crossbreeding, finishing up with Frank offering some tips on reducing the impact of ram infertility.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast
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  • November Grass10 Update
    Teagasc Grass10 advisor, Niamh Doyle, gives her monthly update on the latest OviCast discussing grass management tips for the month ahead.  Niamh discusses the higher growth rates over the past few weeks and the impact this has had on grazing this back end.  We also discuss the closing plan and the importance of staying on target and we finish up with Niamh offering some tips on achieving good graze outs. You can subscribe to the Grass10 newsletter here:https://www.teagasc.ie/crops/grassland/grass10/grass10-enewsletter/ For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast
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  • Market update: high lamb prices and positive outlook
    Bord Bia sheep sector manager, Seamus McMenamin, joins us on this week’s OviCast with an update on the market conditions. We discuss the current trade and what’s driving prices, the trend in numbers this year and how this might impact the trade for the coming months. We also discuss the impact of bluetongue and southern hemisphere imports on trade on the European market.  For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast
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  • Lamb finishing rations and feed management
    Teagasc ruminant nutrition specialist, Aisling Claffey, joins us on this week’s OviCast as we discuss lamb finishing rations.  Aisling explains ration spec and highlights some of the key areas to look out for when choosing a finishing ration, highlighting why it’s important that it’s correctly formulated.  We move on to discuss feed management with Aisling offering her tips on trouble shooting potential issues to avoid a dip in performance.   For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast
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