Sheep
Dorset dog attack: Surviving sheep left with no ears
Two sheep that survived a recent dog attack in Ringstead, Dorset have been left with no ears, Dorset Police Rural...
Sheep
N.Ireland
UK sheepmeat imports rise in June but exports fall
UK sheepmeat imports increased in the month of June, while exports fell on the previous month, according to the Agriculture...
N.Ireland
NI lamb exports to ROI running ahead of 2021 levels
Exports of lamb from Northern Ireland (NI) to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) for direct processing are running ahead of...
Sheep
SUSSS scheme opens for applications
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland is reminding hill farmers and crofters that the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS),...
Beef
Survey shows declines in England's livestock populations
Livestock populations in England as of June 1, this year, have declined when compared to the same month last year,...
N.Ireland
UFU: Importance of sheep sector as ‘Love Lamb Week’ begins
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) says it is more important than ever for consumers to show their support for ‘Love...
Sheep
Sheep farmers urged to celebrate Love Lamb Week
On the dawn of Love Lamb Week, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging the nation’s sheep farmers to get...
Sheep
Kent shepherdess to attempt to set world shearing record
The National Sheep Association (NSA) will be backing Kent shepherdess Marie Prebble as she attempts to set a world record...
Sheep
Love Lamb Week to return for its eighth year
Love Lamb Week, the annual week-long celebration of UK lamb, will be returning next month (September 1-7) for its eighth...
N.Ireland
Sheepdog trials to return in person and on livestream
The International Sheep Dog Society’s (ISDS's) major trials are set to make a full return this month, with visitors invited...
N.Ireland
Flock management – output per labour unit
In terms of flock management, Glasgow Veterinary School academic, George King believes that output per labour unit will be the...
N.Ireland
Sheep Ireland – sustainable genetic gain
The myriad sources of data now available to Sheep Ireland is allowing the organisation to achieve the role it was...
Agri-Business
US importers say opportunities exist for UK lamb
UK lamb will have plenty of commercial opportunities within the US once shipments commence, according to an American meat importer....
Sheep
Welsh shearer aims to break solo shearing record
An experienced Welsh shearer will be making a record-breaking attempt to shear more than 873 lambs in nine hours later...
Sheep
Sheep Breeders Round Table back in person this November
The Sheep Breeders Round Table, the biennial technical conference for sheep breeders, farmers, academics, consultants and industry representatives, is returning...
Sheep
NSA sale sees top price of 1700 guineas
The National Sheep Association (NSA) Wales & Border Early Sale saw a top price of 1700 guineas for a Charollais...
N.Ireland
British Wool auction: Prices weaken across most wool types
The latest British Wool auction, which saw a total offering of 1.128 million kilos in 174 lots, took place on...
Sheep
NSA celebrates UK sheep contributions with special awards
The National Sheep Association (NSA) brought together more than 480 people to celebrate the UK sheep sector at a special...
