Lamlac

20/02/2026

Happy !

From farm dogs and cats to bottle-fed lambs who never quite left, we'd love to see the animals that have become part of your on-farm family. Here’s all of our 2025 entries to the ‘Unlikely Friends’ category – celebrating love and friendship!

Drop a photo in the comments to share the love 🐑

18/02/2026

Sometimes sheep really do find the most creative escape routes 🐑

A good reminder to check those boundaries before turnout. Has anyone else had sheep turn up somewhere unexpected?

Both carriageways are reopened after the animals were rounded up.

16/02/2026

A quick tip that makes a real difference at mixing time.

Fiona Moore explains why weighing your Lamlac matters - overfeeding or underfeeding can affect growth and waste product. Keep a set of scales handy and weigh every time for consistent, reliable results 🍼

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! 💕

Nothing says love like an unlikely friendship – thanks to Heather Wellard who entered our 2025 Photo Competition with this lovely smooch between sheepdog and lamb.

Wishing our farming community a wonderful day - however you're spending it 🐑

11/02/2026

Getting lambs onto a bucket or machine feeder? Training them to use the teat takes a bit of patience.

Fiona Moore shares her top tips - from choosing between soft and hard teats for the right milk flow, to positioning teats at shoulder height for a more natural feeding action. And don't forget to wash, disinfect and inspect teats daily 🍼

10/02/2026

Introducing David Whyte, our Business Manager for South West Ireland.

With over 25 years in the agricultural industry, David has built strong relationships with merchants and farmers across the region. He's passionate about helping producers rear strong, healthy youngstock - and seeing those results on farm 🐑

When he's not working, you'll find him following GAA football or out and about on his bike.

09/02/2026

Tomorrow at 12:15pm: join our free Farmers Guardian webinar on building performance in surplus lambs.

One hour of practical advice from vet Dr Katie Denholm, R&D Manager Dr Jessica Cooke and Business Manager Stacey Bruna. 🐑

Register now: https://webinars.farmersguardian.com/from-colostrum-to-weaning-building-performance-in-surplus-lambs/register

06/02/2026

It's .

Lambing season can be one of the most rewarding times of the year - but also one of the most exhausting. If you're feeling the pressure, take a moment to check in with someone. A conversation can make all the difference 🐑

03/02/2026

One week to go.

Join our Farmers Guardian expert panel on 10th February for practical advice on the key decisions that drive lamb survival, growth and performance through to weaning. 🐑

Register free: https://webinars.farmersguardian.com/from-colostrum-to-weaning-building-performance-in-surplus-lambs/register

02/02/2026

No power in the lambing shed? No problem.

Dr Jessica Cooke explains how lambs can be successfully reared on cold milk from day eight through to 35 - so no need for warming equipment.

With good farm management and deep straw bedding, cold feeding offers a simpler, more practical method - especially useful if you're managing a range of ages in one pen 🐑

Watch the full video to find out more ⏯️

30/01/2026

Meet Sharon O'Donoghue, our Business Manager for South West Ireland 🐑

A business studies graduate with a passion for dairy farming, Sharon joined Volac Milk Replacers in 2017. At weekends you'll typically find her on the football field or on a tractor on the family farm.