Sheep
Sheep pox and goat pox: How to spot and report it
The sheep pox virus and the goat pox virus affect sheep and goats and, according to the Animal Plant and...
Sheep
Agri-Business
Zoetis urges sheep farmers to be alert for worm and fluke risks
Livestock medicine producer Zoetis is urging sheep farmers to be on high alert for worm and fluke risks in their...
N.Ireland
Colin Smith appointed LMC NI interim CEO
Colin Smith has been appointed interim CEO of the Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) for Northern Ireland. This follows the...
Sheep
Cornwall event to discuss managing and vaccinating against lameness in sheep
Kernow Farm & Equine will host a discussion on the management of lameness in sheep flocks and the latest advice...
Sheep
NSA to hold webinar on impacts of UK livestock vaccine shortage
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is set to hold a webinar on the ongoing impact of the UK livestock vaccine...
Beef
AHDB webinar to give UK meat businesses tips on exporting to Canada
A webinar hosted by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) will provide advice for red meat businesses on exporting...
N.Ireland
Norway native named ‘Top Dog’ at World Sheepdog Trials
Petter Landfald, from Norway and his dog Max, were crowned World Champions at the World Sheepdog Trials last Saturday (...
N.Ireland
Focus: Adding value to a sheep enterprise with ‘lamb ham’
By Barbara Collins Alan and Wendy Dempster breed sheep on their 50ac farm near Ballymoney in Co. Antrim. It is...
N.Ireland
World Sheepdog Trials underway in Down
The 2023 World Sheepdog Trials got underway yesterday (Wednesday, September 13) at Gill Hall Estate, near Dromore in Co. Down....
N.Ireland
Report: Global warming could increase intestinal worms in sheep
The findings of a new report suggest that the increase in temperature caused by global warming could cause a higher...
Sheep
'Anthelmintics have been historically over-used' - Nuffield Farming report
A Nuffield Farming report has highlighted the current problems faced by the UK sheep industry due to anthelmintics over usage...
Agri-Business
NSA warns sheep farmers of disease risk when purchasing replacements
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has warned farmers of the risk of disease transmission when buying in replacement stock. The...
Sheep
Love Lamb Week 2023 to promote products of lesser-known breeds
Love Lamb Week 2023 will include the promoting of the product of some of the UK’s native and lesser-known breeds....
N.Ireland
Ulster Grassland Society hosts Down farm walk
Ulster Grassland Society recently hosted a successful visit to the Kilkeel farm of James, and Brenda Henderson. The business is...
Rural Life
Dog owners 'responsible' for ensuring livestock attacks do not happen
Ayrshire Police has issued a reminder to dog owners of the law around livestock worrying by dogs following a recent...
N.Ireland
Teemore Engineering celebrates anniversary supplying farmers
Teemore Engineering is celebrating its 50th anniversary today (Thursday, August 24) with an event attended by farming and business leaders...
Agri-Business
AgriSearch webinars to help farmers after ‘particularly challenging’ summer
AgriSearch will host two webinars for Northern Ireland’s ruminant livestock farmers with the aim of helping them mitigate challenges they...
Sheep
Diversification: UK farm makes Europe’s first sheep’s milk vodka
When searching for a way to diversify their farm, Tim and Tan Spittle found a unique, and seemingly untouched avenue...
