Preparing top-quality cattle for winter sales in Leitrim
Oliver O'Hara and his family are meticulously preparing their cattle and sheep for upcoming winter shows and sales. Operating near Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, their focus is on breeding excellence and animal readiness for key regional agricultural events.
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Farming near Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, Oliver O'Hara, together with his wife Christine and their children Shane and Karen, is gearing up for the busy show and sale season. Their enterprise includes a suckler herd of around 30 cows, mainly Limousin and some Belgian Blue crosses, alongside a flock of 120 ewes and a contracting business. The family’s weeks ahead are centred on preparing animals to reach peak condition for prospective buyers.
Oliver is actively involved in selecting heifers and bulls for upcoming sales. Heifers are chosen from strong genetic lines, focusing on qualities such as calving ease, muscling, feet and leg correctness, and a fine head, aiming to supply commercial suckler farmers with quality cows. These heifers are destined for the Fat Stock Show and Sale in Carrick and the Manorhamilton Show and Sale in December. Meanwhile, two pedigree Limousin bulls, bred using top AI sires from Ireland and England and evaluated using EuroStar indexes, are being readied for the Centenary Multi Breed Pedigree Sale in Carrick. Milk production is a key consideration for buyers seeking replacements.
Oliver highlights the importance of nutrition, halter training, and ensuring animals remain docile and well-rested in the lead-up to sales. His children Shane and Karen play a crucial role in this preparation. For further insights into the farm’s fodder status, SCEP compliance, and parasite control measures, additional updates are available on the official website. The Teagasc Future Beef Programme also provides ongoing information and weekly newsletters detailing progress and developments.
Oliver is actively involved in selecting heifers and bulls for upcoming sales. Heifers are chosen from strong genetic lines, focusing on qualities such as calving ease, muscling, feet and leg correctness, and a fine head, aiming to supply commercial suckler farmers with quality cows. These heifers are destined for the Fat Stock Show and Sale in Carrick and the Manorhamilton Show and Sale in December. Meanwhile, two pedigree Limousin bulls, bred using top AI sires from Ireland and England and evaluated using EuroStar indexes, are being readied for the Centenary Multi Breed Pedigree Sale in Carrick. Milk production is a key consideration for buyers seeking replacements.
Oliver highlights the importance of nutrition, halter training, and ensuring animals remain docile and well-rested in the lead-up to sales. His children Shane and Karen play a crucial role in this preparation. For further insights into the farm’s fodder status, SCEP compliance, and parasite control measures, additional updates are available on the official website. The Teagasc Future Beef Programme also provides ongoing information and weekly newsletters detailing progress and developments.
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