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
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...
N.Ireland
New guidance for assessing global impact of animal diseases
The Global Burden of Animal Diseases (GBADs) programme has released a new technical guide detailing the methods it uses to...
Sheep
UK-wide 'Make it Lamb' initiative to celebrate versatility of lamb
The UK-wide ‘Make it Lamb’ collaboration will launch for the first time this year and aims to celebrate lamb’s versatility...
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...
Beef
HCC reveals first members of Meat Minds initiative
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) has announced 10 individuals from across the red meat supply chain as...
Sheep
Brecon venue prepares to host its first NSA Wales Border Early Ram Sale
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said the Brecon Livestock Mart is prepared to host its first “brisk and buoyant”...
