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  1. The Guardian RSS

    ‘Nobody likes mulesing’: the market shift changing Australia’s wool industry

    ‘Nobody likes mulesing’: the market shift changing Australia’s wool industry Written by Eliza Spencer from the Guardian Researchers say it may not be possible to completely end mulesing and still prevent flystrike in Australian conditions – but the practice can be improved Sign up for the...
  2. Agriland RSS

    Report: Global warming could increase intestinal worms in sheep

    Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland The findings of a new report suggest that the increase in temperature caused by global warming could cause a higher outbreak of haemonchosis, a variety of intestinal worms in sheep. Haemonchosis is a gastrointestinal worm infection of sheep and goats in...
  3. A

    Kelso sale averages

    This gives guide as to the relative demand for various breeds. Just look at the average for Texel tup shearlings and Blue faced Leicesters. And Lleyns!!! https://borderunion.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Results-Summary-for-Shearlings-2023_v2.pdf
  4. W

    Maggots on sheep

    Anybody else having bother with maggots on sheep this year? Mine have had crovect, cleaned their arses , theres at least one every day
  5. Rob D

    Mobile Sheep dipping

    Mobile sheep dipping service in Devon Dippers Arrived and available for the 2023 season! Immediate prevention and treatment of •Scab •Blowfly •Ticks •Lice Fully Licensed and Insured. Call or message for a quote. 07801597703 Mid Devon
  6. Tim W

    Exlana ''Data Driven '' Sale 1/8/23

    Exlana ''Data Driven'' Sale is at Jct 27 of M5 next Tuesday for all those that want to stop loosing money with wool Queries to [email protected] 07880 983593 Proven data, high health status , delivery & a good backup service all lead to customer satisfaction ---reflected in the fact that pre...
  7. H

    Sheep dipping ideas

    Does anyone have a hydraulic cage dipper that is fixed in their sheep handling pens or seen one working? They look good but not much info or reviews about them about.
  8. R

    This length ok for sheep?

    Been given a bit of keep from a neighbour. What you think? All OK in what grasses are there or? Any advice.
  9. Wood field

    Crovect /ectofly

    Any one finding it’s not as effective? Brought a Hogg in this morning badly struck , they were wormed and crovect Ed about 5 weeks ago Treated the sheep by dagging out her back end and another spray over of ectofly This afternoon I got brave and attempted to shear the ewe , there’s still...
  10. Wood field

    Woolshedders for dummy’s

    Just had our first bunch sheared, it was hot unpleasant, dirty and not only hard work but another expense that a small farm can ill afford. So to all of you running shedders .. where do I start , I quite literally know nothing about them Can I breed my chev welsh cross ewes to become shedders...
  11. Bury the Trash

    Clik extra application.

    Label advice respected. but we are treating lighter lambs than are usual due to heavy blowfly earlier / challenge - in the 10 to 20 kg range and 20ml rate ....any opinions on just spraying along the back in one dose and not go around the backside with a second ie split 10ml/10ml as that is the...
  12. P

    Highlanders

    We currently run Mule and Mule cross Texel ewes. Lambing indoors. Producing replacement from the Mule flock all Lambs finished off grass. These Mules are now coming to the end of their productive life and I’m looking to replace them. I’ve read some positive things about the Highlander with a...
  13. N

    Clik pour on gun problems

    Anyone had any problems with new clik sheep pour on guns? Brand new gun doing 20 lambs and then loses its prime?
  14. Agriland RSS

    New model shows blowfly strike could cost farmers £209/lamb

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Mortalities due to blowfly strike could be costing farmers £209/lamb and £184/breeding ewe, according to an updated blowfly costing model. The updated model now reflects the most recent changes in farm economics, new information of insecticidal...
  15. neilo

    Discounted Clik prices

    If anyone is looking to buy Clik/Clik Extra or similar, Hyperdug have a 10% discount on for the Coronation (valid until tomorrow May 7th), with free shipping over £50. Clik Extra comes in at £210 + VAT. I only looked as they'd emailed me a 10% voucher as I hadn't dealt with them for 12 months...
  16. Smokey16

    sh!t lambing

    Hi just wondering if anyone else has had or is having a sh!t lambing this year
  17. B

    Sheep shower

    Hi I’m looking for a sheep shower/dipper for sale if anyone is selling one? Thanks
  18. AvonValleyFarmer

    Crovect for Lice

    Got some lambs with Lice (confirmed). Going to Crovect them at tick rate as they're all in full fleece. Question is, do I need to part the wool to get at their skin or is along the wool sufficient?
  19. Wood field

    Sheep dip ( again)

    Been a few threads fairly recently about dipping, this is me after a bit of advice.., Would it be cost effective to have our own dip tank and the relevant courses / permits etc and then be able to do our own sheep ? Few numbers:- 600 breeding ewes. Own replacements kept , and some (100 odd)...
  20. Dkb

    Dipping damp sheep

    With this broken weather all the time I’m finding it hard to get bought in store lambs dipped. I need them gone asap to fodder crops away from the farm as grass is for the ewes now. im thinking that if they are still damp from the day before raining but the day im dipping them and the next day...
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