Sheep Industry News: United Kingdom
20 July 2016
Bluetongue Vaccine Now Available for British FarmersUK - The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed that bluetongue (BTV-8) vaccine is now available from two pharmaceutical retailers to manage the risk of a BTV...
19 July 2016
Formal Complaints Over 'Fake' Supermarket Farm BrandingUK - The National Farmers Union (NFU) has written to formally complain to National Trading Standards Institute over the use of ‘fake’ farm branding by retailers on some food products....
UK Chief Veterinary Officer to Speak at 2016 OV ConferenceUK - Nigel Gibbens, the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer; Peter Jinman OBE, Chair of the RCVS Certification Subcommittee and Ian Wright, Head of ESCCAP UK & Guideline Director for ESCCAP Europe,...
16 July 2016
Film Demonstrates Sheep Slaughter Methods to ConsumersUK - A film illustrating different methods of sheep slaughter has been produced by AHDB Beef & Lamb to address a lack of understanding and dispel myths around the practice....
15 July 2016
Supply and Demand Remain Main Influences on Sheep TradeUK - The basic law of economics regarding supply and demand remains the main factor influencing the sheep trade....
08 July 2016
Sheep Association Rejects Invitation to Design Lynx Release TrialUK - The National Sheep Association (NSA) wrote to the Lynx UK Trust recently rejecting an invitation to join its Project Advisory Group, which has been tasked with designing the pilot project...
07 July 2016
UK Meat Exports Face Challenges Following EU Exit VoteANALYSIS - The UK’s meat and livestock industry can expect more volatility in the wake of the referendum vote to leave the EU, writes Chris Harris....
04 July 2016
UK Farmers Call for Reassurance on EU Support SchemesUK - National Farmers' Union President Meurig Raymond has written to EU Commissioner Phil Hogan calling for reassurance that schemes currently available to UK farmers remain open and in place...
01 July 2016
Three-Legged Sheep's Ulcer Healed with Product from Human MedicineUK - A three-legged sheep named Eustace was cured from a decubitus ulcer after his owner, a veterinary nurse, had the innovative idea to use a type of pad developed in human medicine....
30 June 2016
UK Sheep Owners Urged to Vaccinate for BluetongueUK - The Texel Sheep Society has urged breeders to consider vaccinating their stock against Bluetongue as the threat of an outbreak in the UK grows ever higher....
29 June 2016
Public Support for Farmers Increasing, Survey ShowsUK - The amount of people backing British farming has increased for the fifth year running according to a NFU-commissioned survey from OnePoll....
28 June 2016
Sheep Association Optimistic on Export Demand Following Brexit VoteUK - The head of the UK's National Sheep Association has said it is hard to tell whether Brexit will be good or bad, but the organisation will work to manage the ensuing volatility....
Minister of Agriculture to Answer Brexit Questions at Livestock 2016 UK - Minister of Agriculture George Eustice MP will officially open Livestock Event, the UK industry’s leading show within the sector to be held at The NEC, Birmingham on Wednesday 6 July....
27 June 2016
Research Looks Into Preventing Further Resistance to DewormersUK - Research recently published in the Journal of Preventative Veterinary Medicine looks at the quality of advice and how the uptake of best practice in relation to anthelmintic usage can be...
24 June 2016
Brexit Vote: Farming Industry ReactionUK - The votes have been counted, and the UK has voted to leave the European Union. Here we will have all the reaction from food and farming organisations in the UK and beyond....
22 June 2016
Award for UK's Lamb Export Developments in PolandUK - The achievements of levy board AHDB Beef & Lamb in generating demand for Quality Standard Mark (QSM) lamb on the Polish market have been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony in London....
New One Day Courses from Improve Cover Emerging Areas of Veterinary MedicineUK - Veterinary CPD provider Improve International has announced a series of new one day courses to enable veterinarians to develop their knowledge in emerging areas of veterinary medicine....
21 June 2016
Scottish Beef Herd Expands as Sheep Flock ShrinksSCOTLAND, UK - The Scottish beef and pig herds increased in size during 2015 while the Scottish sheep flock contracted slightly, according to a report published by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS)....
20 June 2016
Collaboration Key to Growing Market Returns for Wool, says NFUUK - As the shearing season gets underway, the National Farmers Union (NFU) is showing its support for the work of the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB)....
16 June 2016
Farmers to Benefit from Farm Tours at NSA Sheep EventUK - Farmers are flocking to see an exciting new addition to the NSA Sheep Event programme on Tuesday 26th July, the day before the main event. ...
15 June 2016
What is the Role of Welfare in Livestock Production?UK - Moves for a total ban on the use of antibiotics in the treatment of animals need to be reined back and vets need to be allowed to use all means available to ensure animal health and welfare,...
Risk of Bluetongue Spread from France to UK to Rise as Weather WarmsUK - The UK's risk level remains the same, but the risk of Bluetongue spread from France will start to increase with daily average temperatures heading into summer, concludes the latest situation...
13 June 2016
Lamb Promoted as Euro 2016 BeginsEU - A high-profile promotional campaign highlighting the versatility of lamb kicked off this week to tie in with the start of the Euro 2016 football championships....
08 June 2016
Ulster Farmers Union Discusses Lamb Price Stability with ExportersNORTHERN IRELAND, UK - The Ulster Farmers’ Union has met with the Northern Ireland Meat Exporters Association to discuss concerns about lamb price stability and other matters of importance...
07 June 2016
New Simplified Beef, Sheep Meat Inspection Conditions IntroducedUK - The roll out of a new list of post-mortem rejection conditions has begun in sheep and cattle abattoirs in England. ...
03 June 2016
Halal Sector Offers Opportunities for Sheep Meat SalesUK - The growing domestic market for Halal sheep meat presents a significant opportunity for the industry, according to AHDB Beef & Lamb....
01 June 2016
Future Sheep Farming Needs to Meet Market DemandsSCOTLAND, UK - The Scottish sheep industry needs to be able to react to market demands if it is to have a profitable future, according to Ian Campbell, Managing Director of Glenrath which is...
Livestock Event: Stepping up SheepUK - Sheep will be stepping up their presence at the Livestock Event to be staged at The NEC, Birmingham on 6 and 7 July. ...
31 May 2016
New Season Lamb Prices Looking Positive for ProducersUK - As the volume of new season lambs reaching the market begins to increase, the market place is beginning to adjust to the start of the new season....
27 May 2016
Texel Genomic Breeding Value Research to be Showcased at ScotSheepUK - Sheep farmers attending next week's Scotsheep 2016 at Blythbank farm, West Linton, will be able to learn about the early results from ground breaking genomic research undertaken by the British...
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