Breeding, grassland and finishing lambs in Ballyhaise college

<p>Fergus O’Rourke and Niall Conaty from Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College in Co. Cavan join us on the latest OviCast podcast for an update on the flock. </p><p> </p><p>We start with Fergus giving us a bit of background to the farm and flock.  Niall discusses the breeding plan, keeping an eye on ewe condition mating management. </p><p> </p><p>With the difficult grazing conditions Niall discusses how they have adapted management to graze out heavier covers while we also discuss the closing plan for the farm and current targets. </p><p> </p><p>Fergus discusses lamb performance as some of the challenges this season with finishing remaining ram lambs indoors.  </p><p> </p><p>To find out more about Ballyhaise Agricultural college visit: <br><a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/education/teagasc-colleges/ballyhaise/">https://www.teagasc.ie/education/teagasc-colleges/ballyhaise/</a></p><p> </p><p>For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:<br><a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a> </p>