Sheep
Pedigree sire breeders urged to nominate rams
The RamCompare project is calling on all pedigree sire breeders to take part and nominate their rams to join the...
Rams
N.Ireland
What age should replacement ewes be first mated at?
While lambing replacement ewes at one-year-old is a common practice in many flocks, some farmers prefer to first lamb replacements...
Sheep
'Strong sales' at NSA Wales & Border ram sale
The National Sheep Association (NSA) Wales & Border ram sale saw a Blue Faced Leicester shearling sell for a record...
Sheep
53% increase in number of performance-recorded rams sold
With the ram sale season underway, the hill sheep sector has seen an increase in the number of performance-recorded hill...
Sheep
Swaledale ram sells for over €100,000 at annual sale
As ram sales come to a close for another year, a Swaledale ram has sold for £92,000 (€102,210) at one of...
Sheep
Thinking of buying a new ram? Upcoming sales to showcase best in breeds
As the summer edges closer to an end sheep farmers must start planning their breeding for next year. But what...
Sheep
Meatlinc sheep breed showcased for the first time in Ireland
The Meatlinc breed was profiled for the first time at this week’s Sheep NI2015 event in Ballymena, Co. Antrim. Comprising...
Sheep
Sheep film scoops award at the Cannes Film Festival
A film about sheep in Iceland called ‘Rams’ has won the Un Certain Regard prize at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival....
