Sheep Industry News: United Kingdom
01 January 2021
Gene map to aid studies of key traits in sheepGenetic code insights pave the way to more accurate research into traits of interest in sheep, such as health and resilience....
20 November 2020
Virtual tool launched by QMS to help farmers ‘Meat the Grade’Livestock farmers will now have access to a free online tool which will help them to boost their bottom line by improving livestock selection and management for slaughter. ...
15 October 2020
Sheep Feed Conversion Trials at RothamstedRecent individual Feed Conversion Trials with Exlana sheep at the Robert Orr Small Ruminant Facility at the Rothamsted Research North Wyke Farm Platform aim to identify genetics that will allow...
03 September 2020
Play it safe at UK livestock marts as Autumn sales get underwayFarmers are being urged to strictly observe public health physical distancing guidelines as the Autumn sales in Scotland’s livestock marts get underway. ...
12 August 2020
FAI Farms Ltd completes successful management buyoutFAI Farms, a leading research, data and consultancy business working to provide practical solutions for climate and food security, announces their successful completion of a management buyout....
04 August 2020
Engineered Llama Antibodies Neutralize COVID-19 VirusAntibodies taken from llamas have been shown to neutralise the SARS-CoV-2 virus in lab tests....
03 August 2020
Pirbright scientists uncover goat immune genes involved in natural resistanceGenetic research conducted by scientists at The Pirbright Institute has revealed that goat and sheep genes for specific immune cell receptors are extremely diverse and different compared to other...
09 July 2020
Climate change could wreck traditional sheep farming in WalesAfter the hottest June on record, July 25 2019 was the hottest July day ever recorded in the UK, with temperatures reaching 38.1°C. ...
13 March 2020
UK-US Prepare for Trade NegotiationsMinister of State for Trade Policy Greg Hands is in the United States this week (9-11 March) as the UK and US prepare to kick-start free trade agreement negotiations....
11 February 2020
Addressing the UK’s rumen and liver fluke challengeResearchers at the University of Liverpool want to combat the growing prevalence of rumen fluke and liver fluke in the UK....
16 January 2020
Can the UK farming sector achieve net zero carbon emissions? Achieving net zero carbon emissions on-farm was one of the hot topics debated at the Oxford Real Farming Conference on 8 January. Panellists from the House of Commons, Chatham House, NFU, Green...
12 October 2019
Scotland's Cattle Herd in Decline, Sheep Recovering in 2019The number of cattle in Scotland has now hit a 60-year low, according to the June survey data released by the Scottish Government. ...
18 April 2018
Countryside must not become a ‘soft target’, NFU tells police chiefsNFU President Minette Batters will urge Chief Constables to ensure farms and rural communities do not become a ‘soft target’ for criminals, in an address to the National Police Chiefs Council...
02 December 2016
Restaurant Guide Supports Quality Beef and LambUK - A top restaurant guide featuring Quality Standard Mark (QSM) beef and lamb has been launched in London....
30 November 2016
Warnings of Food Price Increases Underline Importance of British Food ProductionUK - The UK National Farmers Union has said warnings of a food price increase next year adds gravitas to the need for a strong, secure and viable domestic food production system....
29 November 2016
Scotland Launches Action Plan for New Generation FarmersSCOTLAND - A 10 point action plan aimed at kick-starting a new generation of farmers by dramatically increasing the number of starter opportunities on public land has been published....
Better Data Better Management to Improve CompetitivenessANALYSIS - Agriculture is at the start of a digital revolution and to advance it will need to embrace and understand the increasing amount of data that is being collected and is available, writes...
28 November 2016
Researchers to Improve Foot and Mouth Vaccines with £1.5 Million Funding BoostUK - Researchers at The Pirbright Institute have secured almost $1.5 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to fund the development of improved foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines...
24 November 2016
The New Quick and Easy Reference to Identifying and Treating Sheep and Goat DiseasesUK - Authored by a veterinary specialist, Sheep and Goat Diseases: Veterinary Book for Farmers and Smallholders provides a comprehensive overview of diseases of veterinary importance, including...
22 November 2016
UK Sales of Antibiotics for Animals Dropped 9 Per Cent Last YearUK - Sales of antibiotics for use in animals in the UK are at a four-year low, putting the UK on track to meet ambitious targets to tackle antibiotic resistance, according to a Defra report released...
14 November 2016
Medics Urge More Action on Antibiotics in FarmingUK - Fifteen of the UK's most senior medics have called on the government to tackle "routine misuse of antibiotics in UK farming", in a letter published in The Telegraph to mark the start of...
10 November 2016
Sheep Association Pushes for Rapid Action on Rural PaymentsUK - The problem of late delivery of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and farmer statements has still not been resolved, with the National Sheep Association (NSA) hearing of many cases relating...
08 November 2016
Versatility of Lamb Demonstrated at Muslim Lifestyle ExpoUK - Home-grown lamb production and the value it adds to the Halal market has been showcased at a major event in Manchester....
07 November 2016
Fall in UK Farm Incomes ContinuesUK - New Defra figures have shown a dramatic fall in farm incomes for the third consecutive year....
04 November 2016
Sheep Farmers Urged to Help Sector Understand Ram LongevityUK - Prompted by claims from members that rams do not work on commercial farms for as many seasons as wanted, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging farmers to participate in a new study...
03 November 2016
Meat Quality Masterclass Attracts Delegates from Across Supply ChainUK - The fifth ‘Meat Quality Masterclass’ from UK levy board AHDB Beef and Lamb notched up its 70th delegate last month. ...
01 November 2016
Sales Static for Meat and Poultry, but Fish ThrivingUK - The latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) figures from market research company Kantar Worldpanel for the 12 weeks ending 9th October 2016 show sales volumes virtually static year-on-year in...
28 October 2016
Win a Year’s Online Bitesize CPD from Improve International at the London Vet ShowUK - Veterinary CPD provider Improve International is offering six subscriptions each day to its popular Online Bitesize CPD training programme on its stand – D25 - at the London Vet Show....
27 October 2016
Collaborative Approach to Reduce Food Waste from Farm to ConsumerUK - There needs to be greater collaboration between farmers, retailers and processors to reduce food waste along the supply chain, writes Chris Harris....
18 October 2016
More Welsh Lamb Stocked in AldiWALES, UK - NFU Cymru has welcomed the announcement by Aldi that it is to stock protected geographical indication (PGI) Welsh Lamb in 29 of its south and west Wales stores....
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