Weather Challenges and Flock Management Strategies

With current weather conditions creating significant challenges on farms, this episode focuses on practical management strategies to support flock performance. We’re joined by Michael Gottstein, Head of Sheep Knowledge Transfer in Teagasc, to discuss key actions farmers can take during difficult weather. The conversation covers a range of important topics including maintaining hygiene standards, managing group pens effectively, and selecting and handling young lambs at turnout. Michael also shares advice on outdoor supplementation strategies and highlights common health risks to watch for during prolonged wet or cold conditions. This episode offers timely, practical guidance to help safeguard lamb performance and reduce losses during challenging periods For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:

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Weather Challenges and Flock Management Strategies is an episode from OviCast by Teagasc.

This episode is 20:18 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2026.

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