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How are lambs performing this so far this year?

May 26, 2026 · 16 min

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Dr. Frank Campion joins us as we discuss lamb performance on the BETTER farms this spring.

We discuss lamb mortality levels and how they compare with previous years, while also examining strong lamb growth rates seen on farms so far this season.


Frank outlines some of the key factors driving performance and finishes with practical advice for the weeks ahead to help maintain progress.


For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:
https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast

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