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Scots invited to celebrate local produce during Love Scotch Lamb Weekend
The Scottish public is being invited to join farmers, butchers and chefs around the country to celebrate all that is wonderful about Scotch Lamb PGI…
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Start the transition from outdoor to indoor, sheep farmers warned
Research has highlighted that sheep farmers should start the transition from outdoor to indoor finishing as early as possible in order to minimise…
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Farming leaders and ministers to meet in London
UK farming leaders and agricultural ministers will meet today in London to discuss the current issues affecting the farming industry. Scottish Rural…
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Ewe blood tests reveal hidden diseases
An underlying disease was a significant cause of barrenness or abortion in ewes last year according to an analysis of the latest diagnostic results…
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Reinvestment in sheep set to benefit from new EID stick reader
The decision of a Northern Ireland farmer, James Alexander to reinvest in sheep last year is set to receive a boost, as he becomes the most recent…
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Slaughterhouse exposed for cruelty goes into administration
A Yorkshire slaughterhouse, whose brutal treatment of sheep was revealed through undercover filming by Animal Aid, is reported to have gone into…
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Buying flock replacements? Pay close attention to wool quality
The increases in wool prices over the past few years, have continued to make wool a valuable commodity. Taking the time to seek out and buy…
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Weighing of lambs helps maximise peformance
Cobalt deficiency in lambs was discussed at the recent Forth monitor farm meeting, hosted at Arnprior Farm near Stirling, by the McEwen family. This…
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French trade issue adds to British farmer lamb woes
French trade disruption, poor consumer demand and the strength of the Pound are continuing to depress the sheep price for British farmers. Analysis…
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Small animal vets called to join the battle against sheep worrying
The National Sheep Association (NSA) and Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) have called for small animal vet practices to join the battle to raise…
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