Panel discussion: How to successfully manage sheep on herbal leys

Maintaining species diversity in herbal leys grazed with sheep can be challenging. Join AHDB, NSA and British Grassland Society to hear our panel discuss optimising ewe and lamb performance whilst addressing this and some of the other management challenges involved to get the best outcomes.
The panel includes:
-Tommy Boland, Professor of Ruminant Nutrition and Sheep Production at University College Dublin
-James Small, farming 1,400 ewes and 120 sucklers in Somerset
-Angus MacKay, farming 1,400 ewes with weaned lambs grazing a lucerne, red clover and chicory mix
The webinar will cover:
-Latest research on grazing lambs on the leys
-Managing ewes and lambs
-Finishing lambs - do herbal leys affect lamb weights?
-Grazing strategies - can herbal leys reduce wormer use?
-Practical experience from our panel
ABOUT AHDB
AHDB is a statutory levy board, funded by farmers, growers and others in the supply chain. Our purpose is to inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. We equip the industry with easy to use, practical know-how which they can apply straight away to make better decisions and improve their performance. Established in 2008 and classified as a Non-Departmental Public Body, it supports the following industries: meat and livestock (cattle, sheep and pigs) in England; horticulture, milk and potatoes in Great Britain; and cereals and oilseeds in the UK. AHDB’s remit covers 72 per cent of total UK agricultural output. Further information on AHDB can be found at www.ahdb.org.uk