Sheep
'Substantial quantities' of sheepmeat being imported illegally - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for government action as “substantial quantities” of sheepmeat continue to be imported unlawfully....
Sheep
N.Ireland
How many NI sheep have been slaughtered in the ROI in 2024?
The number of sheep coming weekly from Northern Ireland (NI) for slaughter in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) has remained...
Sheep
Derby: Woman charged after 2 dogs kill 15 sheep and injure 13
A woman from Derby has been charged with being the owner of two dog that got loose and killed 15...
Sheep
Gap in EAE vaccine extended to October at the earliest - Ceva
Ceva Animal Health has announced that the enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) vaccine, CevacÒ Chlamydia, will not be available as...
Sheep
Staffordshire shearer breaks world record by 10 lambs
Staffordshire shearer Nick Greaves has set a new 8-Hour World Lamb Shearing Record after he broke the previous holder’s record...
Sheep
Police appeal for information after 36 lambs stolen in Perton
Staffordshire Police is appealing for information after 36 lambs were stolen from a farm on Bridgnorth Road, Perton. It is...
N.Ireland
Ballyhivistock flock dispersal sale set for Ballymena Market
Due to sudden illness, the Ballyhivistock Texel and Rouge De L’Ouest adult flocks are being offered up for sale at...
Sheep
NSA report highlights sheep sector's 'positive role' in sustainable agriculture
A new report published by the National Sheep Association (NSA) has attempted to demonstrate the UK sheep sector’s positive role...
Sheep
Awards handed out for 'valued industry contibutions' at NSA Sheep Event dinner
Valued industry contributions were honoured with awards at the National Sheep Association (NSA) Sheep Event dinner last night (Monday, July...
N.Ireland
National Show of Blackface sheep planned for Ballymena Mart
Northern Ireland’s National Show of Blackface sheep will take place at Ballymena Mart next Monday, August 5. The event has...
Rural Life
Llandovery Sheep Festival to celebrate sheep farming and wool industry
Llandovery Sheep Festival will celebrate rural crafts, food and entertainment as well as sheep farming and the wool industry, organisers...
Sheep
Staffordshire shearer prepares to set World Shearing Record
Staffordshire-based shearer Nick Greaves has been preparing for a World Shearing Record attempt which will take place on his home...
N.Ireland
Teagasc sheep specialist to speak at EasyCare open evening
Teagasc sheep specialist, Eoin Dunne, is to speak at an EasyCare open evening next week. The event will be hosted...
Rural Life
Appeal for info after sheep found 'disembowelled' in Shrivenham
Rural crime officers are appealing for information after a sheep was found “disembowelled” in Shrivenham, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire....
Sheep
Scottish woman attempts to break world shearing record
Scottish sheep shearer Una Cameron has been on a “strict exercise and dietary regime” for her world record attempt next...
N.Ireland
How many sheep has Ireland imported this year?
Figures of the number of sheep that have been imported to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) have been provided to...
Rural Life
Farming Minister to attend NSA Sheep Event next week
Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner is set to attend next week’s National Sheep Association (NSA) Sheep Event. The event will take...
Sheep
Sheep slaughter numbers 'substantially down' on 2023 figures
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC) has said UK abattoir sheep throughout figures for June reveal sheep slaughter...
