Sheep Scheme 2024

“The Sheep Improvement Scheme provides financial support to farmers for taking extra steps to improve the welfare of their flock.” – Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Here at Animal Health Labs we offer Faecal sample testing to comply with the requirements of parasite control for The Sheep Improvement Scheme 2024.

How it Works:

Faecal Sample Testing Kits are available for both Lowland and Hillflock herds. You will receive the kits containing sample pots and a submission form. The samples are taken individually and sent into us for testing. Kits can be posted or dropped into us here at Shinagh House, Bandon, Co. Cork, P72 TY31. The samples are then pooled for testing in our lab.

A) Lowland flocks to carry out a minimum of 2 Faecal Egg Counts per annum between 1st June and 30 September. Purchase kit here: https://www.animalhealthlabs.ie/product/sheep-improvement-scheme-lowland-flock-faecal-sampling-kit/

B) Hill Flocks 1 Faecal Egg Count must be carried out on lambs within 4 weeks post weaning, depending on farming practices this can be any time throughout the scheme year. Purchase kit here: Sheep Improvement Scheme Hill flock faecal sampling kit – (animalhealthlabs.ie)

Read more about the Sheep Improvement Scheme at: gov – Sheep Improvement Scheme (www.gov.ie)

The Sheep Improvement Scheme is a DAFM administered programme – please refer to the terms and conditions below for further details.

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