The industry-leading Five Point Plan for tackling sheep lameness is being refreshed to reflect changing disease pressures, new scientific evidence and the practical realities facing sheep…
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According to data from the Wales Veterinary Science Centre (WVSC), sheep abortion submissions have increased this year, with diagnostic rates reaching their highest level since 2020.…
What if a few simple tweaks to parasite management could help lambs grow faster, finish quicker and boost overall flock productivity? That’s the question Elanco will…
Sheep farmers are being urged to review ewe and ram nutrition ahead of tupping, as heat stress and dry conditions could put pressure on fertility. While…
Livestock farmers are being urged to act now to protect cattle and sheep from the hidden effects of heat stress, as another heatwave is forecast to…
Weaning should be viewed as the starting point for next season’s lamb crop, with poor ewe condition and hidden trace element deficiencies potentially costing flocks valuable…
Visitors to NSA Sheep Event 2026 later this month will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts and join discussion on some of the most…
Haemonchus has become an increasingly important topic for the sheep sector, with many producers encountering the parasite for the first time in 2025. However, experts are…
Time is running out for sheep farmers and vets across the UK to have their say in the UK Lambing Survey 2026, with the survey closing…
NoBACZ Healthcare has released the fourth installment of its AMTRA-accredited online training course for SQPs on topical wound care in small ruminants. The latest module, launched…
