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SHARING OPTIONS: The five-star flock had a higher scanning rate and higher lamb survival rate than their one-star counterparts, resulting in an additional 36 lambs being weaned. Recent analysis conducted by Sheep Ireland and Teagasc has found that five-star sheep are outperforming their one-star counterparts. The five-star animals are producing more lambs and these lambs are performing better, all while being more environmentally friendly. The analysis was conducted using the Teagasc Lamb Production Model (TLPM), which is a computer model that simulates...

SHARING OPTIONS: Hill ewes are not housed, except in unusual circumstances and are generally not fed silage/hay but are offered feed blocks and concentrates at times during the winter and in the lead up to lambing. A major component of the McLaughlin’s farm plan was designing a breeding policy to allow the hill flock to produce sufficient replacement ewe lambs for both the hill and lowland flocks. \ Clive Wasson Previous Next David and Linda McLaughlin farm just outside Greencastle in Co Donegal and have been participating in the...