Wide fluctuations in temperatures in recent weeks and predictions of a very cold spell this month mean sheep farmers will have to be even more aware…
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The Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is encouraging sheep farmers to use the monitoring of ewe body condition score as a practical step…
The National Sheep Association is welcoming the announcement made yesterday this week by Farming Minister Mark Spencer that funding will be made available for small abattoirs in…
Following a small number of reports of overdosing, the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is urging sheep farmers to take care when using…
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to announce the launch of its latest prize giveaway offering the nation’s sheep farmers a fantastic opportunity to improve…
The dry summer and mild, wet autumn of 2022 has resulted in a high worm challenge on many farms, with reports from around the UK of…
Sheep consultant Lesley Stubbings, representing the SCOPS steering group, has been featured on the latest episode of the Animal Health Surveillance podcast. Ms Stubbings spoke to…
The National Sheep Association (NSA) said it is concerned that a significant amount of the UK’s meat production will become non-compliant for export to the EU…
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has welcomed Liz Truss as the new Prime Minister, highlighting the importance of continuity and consistency amongst an increasingly turbulent landscape…
Unexpectedly high worm egg counts in livestock are being seen in areas experiencing drought, prompting experts to warn farmers to test their stock. Sheep farmer Peter…
