flock

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy4ldkpz1klo we all know how the pig and poultry sectors are operating with perceived efficiencies leading to lack of profitability on farm. The same is happening with beef and dairy, but will the processors realise this before the media have a field day...

Morning all Considering a beltex tup this year, so thinking of tupping a small group of our biggest ewe lamb replacements this year. Not something done before. How do those who do this feed? I'm assuming you lift twins to leave her with 1 lamb to rear?

Good selection of shearling rams looking for new homes. Lleyn, both registered pedigree and pure bred plus Aberfield X Lleyn. Grass fed only, born outside in Feb/March. Reared in commercial flock with high selection pressure. Located near Exeter. Message me for full details.

I know we often get hassle especially at this time of year when driving machinery or moving livestock on the roads. However we always acknowledge drivers who have been patient so it is irritating when we are on the other side and come across farmers who give fellow farmers a bad name. Last...

Funding for industry-led Ruminant Health & Welfare communications confirmed Independent network and four nations group, Ruminant Health & Welfare Group (RH&W) will be supported by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health after the business has committed to becoming main sponsor of the group’s...

So, we're moving from this (tenanted) farm and, as the estate's agent is being an arse, we are taking our shed with us to the new place. The fibre cement roof came off today and we were shocked to find more than a quarter of them had cracks in already, as it's only been up for 12 years. Not...

just weaning a group today , 196% in the spring char flock prob one of best weaning % we had for some time , with that number though there is a handful of carp lambs 20-25 kg ish and skinny ,where a few ewes had mastitis and couple trips etc , what do most people do with them , keep them inside...

Charmoise rams for sale, all lambed outdoors, top shearling and stock ram on Signet atm (ram lambs not scanned yet). Not that figures are the most important, selected hard for easy lambing, speed to suckle, weather resistance etc with all problem sheep removed regardless of figures etc for 13...

Following on from the fairly depressing ‘Anyone thinking of calling it a day’ thread, is anyone looking to grab their farm business by the scruff of the neck and expand/intensify/stack enterprises? Around me we have plenty of guys in their 20s, 30s and 40s looking to expand. Dairies adding...

Looking to start a small pedigree flock of sheep just to do some showing and possibly sell a few tups. I work full time so need something pretty simple. Had texel's in the past but didnt work for me. Really like the South country cheviot, just wondering what peoples thoughts are on them? I know...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Vets who provide disease control surveillance in farm animals on behalf of the Scottish ministers will receive a near 30% pay increase from tomorrow (Thursday, August 1). The current fees payable to official veterinarians (OVs) were last reviewed...

Written by Colm Ryan from Agriland Due to sudden illness, the Ballyhivistock Texel and Rouge De L’Ouest adult flocks are being offered up for sale at Ballymena Livestock Market next week. The Ballyhivistock name is no stranger to the Texel and Rouge De L’Ouest sheep circles in Ireland and...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Valued industry contributions were honoured with awards at the National Sheep Association (NSA) Sheep Event dinner last night (Monday, July 29). More than 450 prople celebrated the UK sheep sector at the function, which was used to recognise...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Northern Ireland’s National Show of Blackface sheep will take place at Ballymena Mart next Monday, August 5. The event has been organised by the Ulster Ram Breeders’ Association. “There will be a tremendous turnout of both Perth and Lanark sheep on...

I have been keeping sheep as a hobby for 15 years but they always find new ways to confuse/frustrate me! I have a 3yo ewe that has a sore stomach area, she has no fleece on her underside at all and it is sore almost like a burn like blister across the whole area. Obviously it is uncomfortable...

hello, I am currently studying towards my masters in livestock science at Aberystwyth university. As part of my dissertation research I am researching the biosecurity methods used on sheep farms across the uk and how they impact flock health. Therefore I have created a survey for sheep farmers...

Those of you that are going it would be good to catch up and show you some sheep that have wool that has a value from a commercial meat breed. I will be on the British Wool stand as part of the Fabulous Fibre Project.

hello, I am currently studying towards my masters in livestock science at Aberystwyth university. As part of my dissertation research I am researching the biosecurity methods used on sheep farms across the uk and how they impact flock health. Therefore I have created a survey for sheep farmers...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Eight young farmers from across Wales have financially benefited from this year’s Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Travel Scholarship, the National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cyrmu) has said. A total of £3,550 has been awarded by the management...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Teagasc sheep specialist, Eoin Dunne, is to speak at an EasyCare open evening next week. The event will be hosted by Campbell Tweed on his Co. Antrim farm, next Thursday, August 1. Dunne is based at Teagasc Athenry, Co. Galway – the Animal and...