OviCast
Troubleshooting problems in the field
Published: 25 March 2025 at 13:01 Europe/London
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Episode notes
Sheep specialist, Michael Gottstein, joins us on this week's OviCast to discuss how to stay ahead of potential issues in the flock post-turnout.
Michael provides insights into the current situation on farms and shares practical advice for maintaining performance, especially where grass supplies are tight.
He explains why managing a separate group of problem ewes and lambs can be a beneficial strategy.
We also cover key health concerns, including the treatment and prevention of grass tetany, as well as common challenges farmers may face - ranging from mastitis and lameness to coccidiosis in lambs.
For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast
