Sheep
Dog attacks leave Anglesey farm ‘hanging in the balance’
Anglesey farmer Esther Howie was left in a state of shock when she went for her routine check-up on the...
Sheep
Sheep
Ewe health issues: Getting to grips with mastitis this lambing season
As we enter into the busy lambing period, farmers across the country are more than likely going to come across...
Sheep
Covid-19 market disruption 'serious concern' for UK sheep sector
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has warned it is growing “more concerned by the day” about market prices and the...
Rural Life
Operation Stock: Third man pleads guilty to illegal sheep butchery offences
A third man has this week pleaded guilty to illegal sheep butchery offences as part of Operation Stock. Viorel Manu,...
Beef
NI marts suspend operations amidst virus pandemic
Niall Claffey and Claire Mc Cormack A large number of marts across Northern Ireland have announced the suspension of operations...
Beef
NI marts suspend operations amidst virus pandemic
Niall Claffey and Claire Mc Cormack A large number of marts across Northern Ireland have announced the suspension of operations...
N.Ireland
What are the dangers associated with buying in foster ewes and pet lambs?
As we enter into the busy mid-season lambing period, like any other year, a number of problems are more than...
Sheep
'Ewe protein levels important for neonatal survival' - QMS
Ewes with low protein levels have a higher risk of losing lambs between scanning and birth, according to the latest...
N.Ireland
What can I do if my ewes are prolapsing?
As we enter into the mid-season lambing period, a number of health issues are bound to arise over the coming...
N.Ireland
Are your newborn lambs getting enough colostrum?
Over the next few weeks, the bulk of the mid-season lambing flocks across the country will be lambing down. During...
Sheep
Deadline fast approaching for Wales' Hill Ram Scheme
The deadline is looming for Welsh hill farmers hoping to sign up for an innovative sheep genetic-improvement scheme. Welsh hill...
Rural Life
Police appeal after 18 sheep believed to have been ran over 'deliberately'
Warwickshire Police is appealing for information after a total of 18 sheep were believed to have been run over in...
Beef
2 NI marts to close due to Covid-19 concerns
Two Northern Ireland livestock marts have announced they will shut their gates due to concerns over Covid-19. Saintfield Livestock Market...
N.Ireland
What can I do to avoid lambs getting navel/joint ill?
Every year, farmers come across a range of different problems at lambing time, with one of the common issues being...
N.Ireland
What can I do to avoid lambs getting navel/joint ill?
Every year, farmers come across a range of different problems at lambing time, with one of the common issues being...
Beef
The importance of getting ventilation right this spring
With the lambing and calving season underway or about to kick off, it is important farmers keep in mind the...
Beef
The importance of getting ventilation right this spring
With the lambing and calving season underway, it is important farmers keep in mind the importance of good ventilation in...
Sheep
Covid-19 affecting sheep prices massively in New Zealand
The coronavirus – or Covid-19 as it is also known as – seems to be playing havoc on sheep exports...
