Somerset sheep rustling investigated
Avon and Somerset Constabulary are investigating the rustling of 200 in-lamb sheep from a field at Ash, near Martock, on Friday night. They were all ear-tagged and marked a large red patch on their backs, as well as an orange one on a front shoulder. The sheep were all North Country Mules, as seen in […]
Personality of the year award for Welsh shearer
A leading Welsh sheep shearer, Richard Jones of Corwen, has been awarded the popular Lister Shearing Personality of the Year award for 2014. The award, given annually by the British Wool Marketing Board and sponsored by Lister Shearing Equipment Ltd, goes to the person who has promoted and encouraged others interested in shearing and who […]
Northants sheep breeder in record triple title championship achievement
Sheep breeder David Wadland from Aston le Walls, Northants is celebrating having achieved what is believed to be a first at the English Winter Fair livestock showcase, Staffs County Showground, on Nov 15/16 scooping all three top sheep titles in live ring and Carcase Hall competitions. Mr Wadland who breeds Texel and Beltex sheep saw […]
Cooperation is key to wool industry future
A joined up approach from everyone in the wool supply chain, from farmers to traders and through to manufacturers is key to the future of the wool sector delegates at last week’s British Wool Marketing Board conference were told. Addressing the conference Peter Ackroyd, President of the International Wool Textile Organisation and Chief Operating Officer […]
New intake of sheep farming ambassadors wanted
Around 75 young people in the sheep sector came together yesterday (Wednesday 12th November) for an ‘Inspiring the Next Generation’ conference and farm walk near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. The one-day event marked the culmination of the first year of the NSA Next Generation Ambassador Programme, which has seen 11 ambitious young sheep farmers from around the […]
Easy Care Sheep – too little work!
Barony College, Dumfries, have sold their Easy Care sheep flock because they were ‘just too easy to care for’. Mr Iolo Owen, Easy Care Sheep Society Secretary, explains: “Because the flock shed their winter coats and did not need assistance at lambing, Mr Aitkin, the livestock manager at Barony, said there were not suitable for […]
Antimicrobial resistance and anthelmintic resistance
Antimicrobial resistance receives considerable media attention in medical, veterinary and wider literature so conscientious practitioners are left in no doubt as to best practice. The key points are summarized in the BVA 8-point plan1, the first of which urges practitioners to work with clients to avoid the need for antimicrobials, primarily through integrated disease control […]
World champion wool handler Hilary Bond on top form
Leading English wool handler, Devon-based Hilary Bond has enjoyed a great competitive season this year, topped by being named world champion earlier in the summer. A working farmer from Bovey Tracey, Hilary was named world champion in May this year at the World Shearing Championships, Gorey, Ireland, when she was 30 points ahead of her […]
Vision launched for future of British lamb production
The first ever NSA and NFU ‘Vision for British Lamb Production’ report has been launched today (Wednesday) at the NSA Sheep Event, clearly identifying the current position of UK lamb production and the steps needed to make the most of its future. The report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the sector as it stands […]
