by Liz | May 5, 2026 | Articles and Fact Sheets, Lamb rearing hints, Lifeline, Research, Sheep
Lifeline Lamb and Ewe Trial Work A trial at the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) investigated whether specially formulated feed blocks (Lifeline Lamb and Ewe) could improve colostrum quality in ewes. Around 200 twin-bearing ewes were fed either treated or standard...
by alex | Mar 20, 2021 | Research
What’s in your grass? #MineralsMatter – March 2021 It is very important when managing stock to manage their minerals! Our latest grass sample report gives a good insight into what minerals are lacking and what we need to supplement our grazing livestock for optimum...
by alex | Sep 24, 2020 | Research
Irish Grass Mineral Analysis Report #MineralsMatter – September 2020 Grass samples were collected across the country week commencing 21st September. On a whole, September has been quite a good month weather wise across the country. However, with ups and downs in...
by alex | Jun 24, 2020 | Research
Irish Grass Mineral Analysis Report #MineralsMatter – June 2020 Grass samples were collected across the country in mid-June. During this period, we saw much more rainfall compared to thedrought conditions in places during the month of May. We experienced average...
by alex | Apr 24, 2020 | Research
Irish Grass Mineral Analysis Report #MineralsMatter – April 2020 Spring-grazing livestock Grass samples were collected across the country in the last week of April. During this period, we saw good grass growth combined with warm sunshine and limited rain across the...
by alex | Feb 28, 2020 | Research
What’s in your grass? #MineralsMatter – February 2020 Thanks to storms Ciara, Dennis and Jorge during the month of February in Ireland we experienced prolonged periods of heavy rainfall which resulted in extensive flooding across the country. It was recorded that...
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