Sheep
Welsh farmers reminded to complete annual sheep and goat inventory from
Sheep and goat keepers in Wales are being reminded to submit their annual inventory form by Monday, February 1, to...
Sheep
Sheep
Minister Prentis to speak at NSA Breakfast Club webinar launch
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is looking forward to welcoming Minister for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Victoria Prentis,...
N.Ireland
Turning attentions to administering clostridial vaccinations
With the lambing season for mid-season flocks fast approaching, it’s time for farmers to start thinking about administering clostridial vaccinations....
N.Ireland
Kelly re-elected as Ulster Wool board member
Following a call for nominations by Ulster Wool to represent wool producers in Northern Ireland, Brendan Kelly has been returned...
Agri-Business
NI prime livestock prices remain ‘strong’ despite Christmas lockdown sales slump
Northern Ireland turkey, lamb and roast beef sales were down this year as Christmas Covid-19 restrictions meant fewer gatherings over...
Rural Life
16 sheep die after falling through frozen pond in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue has said that 16 sheep have died after falling through ice on a frozen pond...
N.Ireland
Making the most of scanning day: What other jobs can be carried out?
With mid-season lambing flocks getting set to scan their ewes this month, a number of other jobs can be carried...
N.Ireland
Key considerations to take into account when housing ewes
With the housing of ewes well underway on many farms and with some having housed for a few weeks now,...
Beef
Marts to run a 'drop and go' policy due to national lockdown
Sales of livestock which are held within marts in the UK have been told to bring in a ‘drop and...
Sheep
British Wool launches major cost-saving initiative after impact of Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant detrimental impact on the global wool market and despite the fact that British...
N.Ireland
AFBI warns farmers of the risks posed by certain ornamental plants to sheep
As the winter months continue, the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) wants to make farmers aware of the risk of...
Sheep
NSA launches new Breakfast Club to inform and update sheep farmers
With the start of 2021 set to bring change and uncertainty to the UK’s sheep sector, the National Sheep Association...
N.Ireland
NIO advises farmers who bought sheep in Britain to resell them
Government advice for Northern Ireland farmers to resell now-stranded sheep bought in other parts of the UK has been met...
N.Ireland
Early-lambing flocks: Some essentials you will need at lambing time
Some early-lambing flocks have already had their first ewes drop over the last while, while many others will have been...
Rural Life
30 sheep killed in Christmas dog attack on a Cheshire farm
A farm in Cheshire has had 30 sheep killed in what was described as an ‘atrocious’ dog attack by Cheshire...
N.Ireland
Ornamental garden plants can pose a significant poisoning risk for sheep
Ireland’s rising rural population has brought with it an enhanced risk of sheep being poisoned by ornamental plants. Agri-food and...
Sheep
Lamb revenue boosted by almost £2.5 million thanks to nationwide campaign
A six-week campaign to encourage British shoppers to ‘Make It’ with lamb has generated an additional £2.45 million in sales,...
Sheep
Managing ewe nutrition during lambing is essential to flock performance
In the six weeks leading up to lambing, 75% of foetal growth takes place, significantly increasing metabolisable energy (ME) and...
