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OviCast

OviCast
Sheep Farming
Grazing Management
Grassland Management
Grass Management
Grass Growth
Teagasc
Sheep Industry
Fertilizer Application
Body Condition Score
Lambing
Lamb Performance
Animal Health
Pasture Management
Forage Crops
Lamb Mortality
Nutrition Management
Bluetongue Disease
Scanning Results
Flock Performance
Scald

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: www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast/

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Latest Episodes

Grass10 advisor, Nikki Kennedy, joins us to discuss some key grassland management tips for the month ahead.

We look at current grass growth rates on farms and the recovery in areas that were impacted by the drought. 

We discuss the steps farmers ca... more

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We catch up with Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein, to discuss the options for selling store lambs this autumn. 

We start by looking at the current market and the impact the drought has had on lamb performance and grass supplies.

We discuss feedi... more

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We catch up with Mountbellew Agricultural College farm manager, Ronan Grealis, and enterprise lecturer, Barry Boner, ahead of the upcoming Irish Grassland Association Sheep Event on Thursday, 27 August.

We get an overview of the college farm and its... more

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We catch up with sheep specialist, Damian Costello, to discuss some of the key management tasks for the coming weeks.

We start by looking ahead to the breeding season, with Damian highlighting the importance of assessing ewe body condition score (BC... more

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Recent Guests

Ronan Grealis
Farm manager at Mountbellew Agricultural College
Mountbellew Agricultural College - Farm
Episode: The Sheep Enterprise at Mountbellew Agricultural College
Barry Boner
Enterprise lecturer at Mountbellew Agricultural College
Mountbellew Agricultural College
Episode: The Sheep Enterprise at Mountbellew Agricultural College
Sean Godfrey
From Sheep Ireland
Sheep Ireland
Episode: Finding the Right Ram for Your Flock
Joe Nolan
Organic sheep and tillage farmer
Organic farmer, Fennine area
Episode: Inside an Organic Sheep and Tillage System
Marianne Mulhall
Teagasc Organic advisor
Teagasc
Episode: Inside an Organic Sheep and Tillage System
Amanda McEvoy
Guest, animal health/advice expert
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Episode: What Happens to Worm Burdens During and After a Dry Spell?
Olivia Hynes
Farmer participating in the Teagasc Future Beef Programme
Future Beef Programme, Teagasc
Episode: Improving Performance on a Mixed Beef and Sheep Farm
Dr. Avril Hobson
Speaker talking about blue tongue and exotic diseases
Department of Agriculture
Episode: Previewing the 2026 National Sheep Conference
Darren Carrity
Irish Farmers Journal contributor presenting sheep market outlook and CAP-related topics
Irish Farmers Journal
Episode: Previewing the 2026 National Sheep Conference

Host

Ciaran Lynch
Host of OviCast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Excellent content and advice

    Excellent content and advise on the various aspects of sheep farming. Keep up the good work

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    Ireland7 years ago

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Consistently useful tips for flock health and grass management.
A well-run show with practical farming advice.
High-quality guests and data-driven insights.

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The Sheep Enterprise at Mountbellew Agricultural College
Q: When did you start the early flock and how did you manage that with the ram and breeding?
The early flock was established as part of a planned split-lambing system; rams were managed to ensure a rapid but controlled cycle, with careful recording to identify the best ewes and track individual animal performance for future replacements.
The Sheep Enterprise at Mountbellew Agricultural College
Q: Could you tell me a little bit about the farm itself, its layout and current operations?
The Mountbellew farm is a 43 hectare dry stock operation adjacent to the college, with multiple blocks including a back farming area and additional blocks for silage, cattle, and sheep, reflecting a typical West of Ireland setup with mixed land types and a recent shift toward more controlled grazing.
What Happens to Worm Burdens During and After a Dry Spell?
Q: Could you maybe explain to me a little bit about how lambs actually pick up the burden and what happens until we actually see a warm count?
Parasite eggs shed in feces hatch into L1 and L2 larvae on pasture; infective larvae are ingested by grazing lambs, which have naive immune systems and are more susceptible to clinical disease, while immunity builds in older animals.
Grass Growth Update: Managing Through the Dry Spell
Q: What would you be advising them to do in the coming weeks?
Prioritize planning before the problem hits, monitor growth vs. demand, and implement measures like stock culling, targeted reseeding, careful fertilizer use, and maintaining silage stocks to cushion future shortages.
Grass Growth Update: Managing Through the Dry Spell
Q: What kind of things do farmers need to look at on drought-prone farms?
Farmers should focus on reducing demand through early weaning or selling lighter lambs, planning ahead, and adjusting stocking to balance growth with available feed; small, phased reductions can have cumulative positive effects.

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Frequently Asked Questions About OviCast

What is OviCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, data-driven show focused on sheep farming, pasture management, parasite control, lamb finishing, and farm business efficiency. Episodes feature Teagasc researchers and industry practitioners discussing genetics, forage crops, grassland management, and welfare schemes, with hands-on tips for flock health, nutrition, and seasonal planning. Noteworthy angles include data-backed ram selection tools, integration of organic and mixed farming systems, and practical responses to weather-driven challenges across grass growth, silage planning, and labour management. The format consistently centers on actionable guidance for commercial flocks, farm-scale decision making, and bridging research with on-farm application.

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1. Ronan Grealis
2. Barry Boner
3. Sean Godfrey
4. Joe Nolan
5. Marianne Mulhall
6. Amanda McEvoy
7. Olivia Hynes
8. Dr. Avril Hobson

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