Sheep
Bluetongue detected and dealt with in 4 imported sheep
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has urged sheep farmers to remain vigilant for bluetongue virus after the disease was picked up...
Sheep
Sheep
Union figures show minimal use of dog control powers in Scotland
National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS) has called for council officials to make better use of Dog Control Notices (DCNs). The...
Sheep
2 farmers wanted to help shape the future of the UK's sheep industry
Two farmer representatives from England and one from Wales are sought for SHAWG, a sheep industry group, to help shape the...
Sheep
iTexel...are you ready for the future of sheep farming?
Next month’s iTexel conference will take place at the North Lakes Hotel, Penrith, on Saturday, November 17. The event aims...
Sheep
How one Scottish flock is tackling Liver Fluke
The effective control of Liver Fluke in sheep will be the focus of the next Lochaber Monitor Farm meeting on...
Sheep
Long-term cold storage of lamb will be 'essential' in no-deal Brexit
Long-term cold storage and guaranteed public procurement for lamb will be essential for British sheep farmers to survive a ‘no-deal’...
Sheep
Ulster wool prices expected to be up 10p/kg on 2017
The Ulster Wool depot team grades tonnes of wool on a daily basis, ensuring farmers across Northern Ireland realise the...
Sheep
Scottish Texel Club sale prices top at 2,800gns
A selective trade peaked at 2,800gns at the Scottish Texel Breeders’ Club show and sale at Lanark. Making that money...
Beef
3 new members join QMS board
Three new members, including a butcher, a female farmer and a pig marketing boss, have been appointed to the Quality Meat...
Sheep
Judges announced for winter supreme livestock event
Lancashire sheep farmer Thomas Binns has been announced that he will judge the Mule ewe lamb class at Borderway Agri-Expo,...
Sheep
Focus on reproduction management in Shetland
Ensuring high fertility levels in suckler cows and selection of breeding rams are two of the subjects which will be...
Beef
'Never a more important time' for unity among Welsh meat stakeholders
Future Welsh Government policy must ensure the continued supply of a critical mass of top-quality PGI Welsh Beef and Lamb,...
Sheep
Borders farmer to appear in new Scotch Lamb advert
Borders farmer Hamish Dykes is set to make an appearance in the new Scotch Lamb TV advert which will be...
Sheep
Planning winter feed options for sheep
A series of workshops to help sheep farmers reduce the impact of this year’s challenging weather conditions on the 2019...
Beef
Meeting carcase specification to increase profitability
The potential to increase profitability by meeting processors’ carcase specification requirements will be the focus of the next Borders monitor...
Sheep
British Wool shearing manager retires after 20 years
One of British Wool’s key figures has announced his retirement after more than 20 years as a shearing instructor at...
Agri-Business
30 sheep illegally dumped at Cornwall reservoir
Around 30 sheep carcasses have been found illegally dumped at a reservoir in Cornwall on land managed by South West Water....
Sheep
Could you lower your losses? Sheep events seek to find out
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced it will hold more collaborative events for those seeking to minimise losses throughout...
