Sheep
Flock-keepers urged to target vaccination to save money and avoid inappropriate antibiotic use
With Enzootic Abortion of Ewes (EAE) responsible for more than a third of abortion cases in sheep every year, a...
Sheep
Rural Life
Video: Culprits caught on camera trying to butcher sheep
Three men were caught on camera attempting to catch and butcher sheep in a field in the UK earlier this...
Sheep
Grass remains the priority feed for sheep
Grass can account for 95% of breeding ewes’ total dietary needs, according to AgriSearch’s Dr. Elizabeth Earle. “High-quality grass contains...
Sheep
The threat of Brexit continues to hang over sheep sector in Northern Ireland
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president Ivor Ferguson believes that Northern Ireland’s sheep sector is the one that will be most...
Sheep
What are the three factors for best practice at weaning time?
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has outlined what it says are the three factors for best practice...
Sheep
Farmers urged to vaccinate against enzootic abortions in ewes
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging farmers to be wary of enzootic abortions of ewes (EAE) highlighting that over...
Agri-Business
US sheep industry experts set to visit the UK on fact-finding mission
Delegates from the US sheep industry will visit the UK next week in a bid to quell myths and build a...
Agri-Business
QMS initiative highlighting 'key role' of auctioneers
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is continuing to run an initiative that seeks to highlight the “key role” auctioneers play in...
Sheep
New ram Estimated Breeding Values announced
The value of investing in rams with the most suitable genetic merit for each flock has been highlighted in results...
Sheep
NSA launches Next Generation summer workshops
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to announce that bookings are now open for young sheep farmers to sign...
N.Ireland
NI awareness event to highlight early symptoms of infectious sheep disease
Northern Ireland’s College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) is set to host an event to raise awareness of...
Rural Life
Activists target UK farmer bringing sheep to factory
A number of what are believed to be vegan activists recently attempted to impede on a farmer bringing sheep to...
Sheep
More than 1,000 to benefit from £7m Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme
More than 1,100 Scottish upland sheep farmers are expected to benefit from payments worth around £7 million in the coming...
Sheep
Lamb losses a threat as warm weather causes Nematodirus and roundworm spike
Wet weather followed by a sudden increase in temperature is causing a high Nematodirus and roundworm risk on farms nationwide,...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool invites wool producers and shearers to depot open day
Sheep farmers wanting to gain a greater understanding of how Ulster Wool grades and sells their wool are invited to...
N.Ireland
Ulster Wool invites wool producers and shearers to depot open day
Sheep farmers wanting to gain a greater understanding of how Ulster Wool grades and sells their wool are invited to...
Agri-Business
Scots industry urged to back 'Meat with Integrity' campaign
A new campaign is enlisting the help of farmers, crofters and others working in the industry to raise awareness of...
Sheep
Worrying: Calls for jail time to be made available to judges
NFU Scotland has called for lawmakers to allow judges to hand down prison sentences in order to punish the most...
