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Anglesey farmer known for creating easycare sheep breed has died

Farm Life

Anglesey farmer known for creating easycare sheep breed has died

EasyCare Sheep founder Iolo Owen has passed away aged 92

clock 27 February 2024 • 2 min read
The importance of ewe nutrition in late gestation

Livestock

The importance of ewe nutrition in late gestation

Attention should be given to ewe nutrition in late pregnancy to maximise outputs and promote lamb survivability and performance

clock 15 February 2024 • 4 min read
Ewe condition key to lamb performance

Livestock

Ewe condition key to lamb performance

With lamb performance heavily reliant on the ewe’s milk supply, ensuring ewes are in the best condition pre-and post-lambing is key to achieving high lamb growth rates.

clock 14 April 2023 • 4 min read
Focus on the plan, prevent, and protect method this lambing

Livestock

Focus on the plan, prevent, and protect method this lambing

With lambing time on the horizon, vets offer a reminder of best practice with a focus on low antibiotic use, colostrum quality and ewe nutrition.

clock 03 February 2023 • 3 min read