Previewing the 2026 National Sheep Conference
Teagasc's Amanda McEvoy, joins us as we preview the 2026 National Sheep Conference. Amanda outlines the new format for this year's event and...
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OviCast is the Teagasc Sheep podcast. Presented by Ciaran Lynch it brings you the latest advice, insights and technical updates for the sheep industry. Visit the show page at: https://www.te...
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June Management Notes
For this week’s OviCast, grass management, weaning decisions, cull ewe selection and shearing are all discussed. Damian Costello and Teagasc...
How are lambs performing this so far this year?
Dr. Frank Campion joins us as we discuss lamb performance on the BETTER farms this spring. We discuss lamb mortality levels and how they com...
May Grass Focus
Grass10 advisor, Nikki Kennedy, joins us to take a look at grazing management priorities for the weeks ahead. Nikki discusses current grass...
May Management Notes
Teagasc Sheep specialist, Damian Costello, joins us as we run through the key management priorities for sheep farmers in May. We cover pract...
Don’t Be on the Hind Foot When Tackling Scald
Jake Delaney, Teagasc Walsh Scholar, joins us this week to discuss scald in lambs and why it’s such a common challenge at this stage of the...
Weed control on pasture and silage ground
In a joint episode with Catherine Egan from the Beef Edge, we’re joined by Chris Maughan from TP Whelehan to explore practical weed control...
Nematodirus Forecast 2026
Dr James O’Shaughnessy from the Department of Agriculture’s Central Veterinary Research Laboratory in Backweston joins us to discuss this ye...
April Management Notes
Sheep specialist, Michael Gottstein, joins this week’s OviCast to outline the key priorities for the month ahead. We discuss the challenges...
Coccidiosis in Lambs
Dr. Orla Keane joins us to discuss coccidiosis in lambs, a common but often underestimated issue affecting flock performance. We cover what...
March Grass Update
We catch up with Grass10 advisor, Nikki Kennedy, to discuss grassland management for March. Nikki shares an update on grass covers across th...
Identifying Potential Replacements: Turning Lambing Data into Genetic Gain
With lambing season well underway, we catch up with Dr. Nóirín McHugh to discuss how to identify and select the best ewe lambs as future rep...
Sheep Road Map 2030
The Teagasc Sheep Sector Roadmap 2030 outlines a strategic plan for Ireland's 34,000+ sheep farmers to enhance sustainability, productivity,...
March Management Notes
Lambing is in full swing on many farms across the country and for this episode of OviCast, Damian Costello steps in to host and is joined by...
Weather Challenges and Flock Management Strategies
With current weather conditions creating significant challenges on farms, this episode focuses on practical management strategies to support...
Clostridial Vaccination Pre-Lambing – Timing, Immunity & Best Practice
Eleanor Brady, Ruminant Veterinary Manager with MSD Animal Health, joins us to discuss the critical role of clostridial vaccination in sheep...
February Grass Update
Grass10 advisor, Nikki Kennedy, joins us to discuss key grassland management priorities for the weeks ahead. We look at current challenging...
February Management Notes
Damian Costello joins us to discuss key sheep management priorities for February as farms gear up for lambing. We cover grassland management...
Taking Stock: Ewe Numbers, Markets & the Road Ahead for Sheep Farming
Darren Carty, Sheep and Schemes Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal, joins this week’s 300th episode of OviCast for a wide-ranging convers...
Turning Scanning Results into Better Flock Performance
Teagasc Advisor, Edward Egan, joins us on this week's OviCast to explain about how to make the most of scanning results. Edward shares insig...