Managing forage brassicas

<p>On this week’s OviCast we’re joined by post-graduate student, Mark Dolan, to discuss different aspects of management of forage brassicas. </p><p> </p><p>Mark gives us some background to some of the work he has been involved in using forage brassicas to finish store lambs. </p><p> </p><p>We discuss yields of the different crops, utilisation rates and the factors that influence them and how they have adapted management during periods of poor weather conditions. </p><p> </p><p>We finish up discussing lamb kill out on the crops and the impact of regular drafting on grazing days. </p><p> </p><p>For more episodes from the OviCast podcast, visit the show page at:<br><a href="https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast">https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/sheep/ovicast-sheep-podcast</a> </p>