Sheep
SCOPS urges sheep producers to avoid 'blanket worming'
The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is urging producers to move away from the blanket worming of...
Sheep
Agri-Business
Global demand for lamb boosts UK red meat exports
Global demand for lamb has boosted UK red meat exports, the Agriculture and Horticulture Board (AHDB) has said. Red meat...
Sheep
British Wool shearing courses go live
British Wool has announced that its shearing courses are now live on its website. British Wool shearing courses are tailored...
Sheep
2 sheep farmers from northern region awarded by NSA
Two sheep farmers from the northern region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) have been awarded for their “valued contributions”,...
Rural Life
Pregnant sheep killed in Flintshire dog attack
A sheep in lamb has been killed after a dog attack in Flintshire, North Wales Police (NWP) has said. A...
Dairy
'World-class' UK beef, dairy and lamb produce features at Gulfood
“World-class” UK beef, dairy and lamb produce is being showcased at Gulfood, a food and drink trade show in Dubai....
Sheep
British Wool re-elects regional board member for north England
Carl Stephenson has been re-elected as British Wool’s English northern regional board member for a further three-year term. Stephenson, who...
N.Ireland
PSNI investigating the theft of 13 pregnant sheep in Derry
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing for information over the theft of 13 pregnant sheep in Co....
Agri-Business
HCC to host grass management workshop
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is set to co-host a GrasscheckGB grass management workshop with a farming...
Rural Life
Welsh govt warns owners to keep dogs under control
With lambing season underway, the Welsh government has issued a reminder to dog owners to keep their dogs under control...
Sheep
Tavistock dog attack results in death of 43 sheep
A livestock attack in Tavistock, near Devon, which resulted in the death of 43 sheep, is currently under investigation by...
Sheep
Farmers urged to use gloves at lambing to prevent sepsis
Mole Valley Farmers is urging farmers to wear gloves at lambing to prevent sepsis risk, and is donating money from...
Sheep
NSA launches competition for livestock trailer worth over £9.5k
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched a new prize giveaway, offering sheep farmers the opportunity to win a new...
Sheep
NSA Next Generation to discuss sharing farming lives through media
An event organised by the National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Next Generation programme will include discussions surrounding the sharing of farming...
Sheep
‘Spike’ in Schmallenberg virus cases across the UK
Cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in newborn lambs are being widely reported by vets in areas of the United Kingdom...
Agri-Business
HCC webinar to inform red meat sector stakeholders
Red meat levy body Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has said that its upcoming webinar will update...
Beef
UK bluetongue cases reach 66 across 3 counties
The total number of confirmed bluetongue cases in the UK have reached 66 on 41 different premises across three counties....
N.Ireland
‘Significant number’ of sheep stolen in Co. Antrim
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing for information following a report that sheep were stolen from land...
