Sheep
Tight hogget supplies and poor grass growth sees UK sheep kill fall in April
In the UK, a similar trend to the Republic of Ireland is being seen, with the UK sheep production for...
Sheep
N.Ireland
Northern spring lamb prices up over €27/head on this time last year
Northern Ireland spring lamb prices are up over €27/head on this time last year, according to the Livestock and Meat...
N.Ireland
Spring lamb and hogget prices on the rise at marts in GB
Both spring lamb and hogget prices have lifted over the past week in Great Britain (GB) at sales; however, deadweight...
Sheep
NSA Lambing List closes after successful season
The National Sheep Association’s (NSA) Lambing List provides farmers with a place to advertise for much-needed lambing assistance from students...
Beef
Prepare for the threat of coccidiosis in spring born calves and lambs
Sheep and beef producers are encouraged to be on the lookout for coccidiosis in spring born calves and lambs, as...
Sheep
Wormer resistance found on 98% of farms – study finds in Wales
A project carried out in Wales has detected wormer resistance to one or more wormers groups on 98% of participating...
Agri-Business
ABP to acquire remaining shares in Slaney Foods
ABP has announced that it has reached an agreement in principle with Fane Valley Co-op to acquire the remaining 50%...
Sheep
Sheep Breeders Round Table to take place in November
The Sheep Breeders Round Table is confirmed to take place between Monday 15, and Friday 19, November 2021. The Sheep...
Agri-Business
Ulster Wool to scrap producer haulage charges
Wool marketing body Ulster Wool has announced changes to its producer haulage charges ahead of this year's shearing season. A...
Sheep
Sheep trade: GB mirrors Irish story as prices fall and supplies tighten
The deadweight sheep trade in Great Britain (GB) is witnessing a similar one to Ireland, as prices fall and supplies...
Sheep
Upland Sheep Scheme payments to commence today
NFU Scotland welcomes the news that Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2020 payments are expected to reach the bank...
Sheep
The Hill Ram Scheme searches for commercial flocks
Welsh commercial hill flocks have a chance to join the Hill Ram Scheme, which is an innovative sheep genetic improvement...
Agri-Business
International dialogue to push for action on antimicrobial resistance
International leaders in human and animal health are set to convene on Thursday (April 29) to accelerate work tackling antimicrobial...
Sheep
NSA welcomes back pedigree sheep breeders to online Breed Society forum
The National Sheep Association (NSA) will welcome pedigree sheep breeders from across the UK to its 2021 NSA Breed Society...
Sheep
NSA calls for combined effort to raise awareness of sheep worrying by dogs
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraging retailers, pet service providers (such as vets and rescue centres) and popular visitor...
N.Ireland
Northern sheep trade: Average hogget and spring lamb prices rise
The latest Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) report shows that the average deadweight hogget and spring lamb prices were up...
Sheep
NSA ready to #LeadOn the fight against sheep worrying by dogs
With the devastating issue of sheep worrying by dogs continuing to affect sheep farmers and their flocks across the UK,...
Sheep
Dealing with scald issues on farms
Lameness problems on sheep farmers are never-ending, whether it be a lame ewe or lamb. Lately, a number of issues...
