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Proceed with caution on new labelling laws, NSA urges
The National Sheep Association (NSA) welcomes the concept of new meat labelling laws that differentiate between animals that are stunned at slaughter…
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Inspiring the next generation of sheep farmers
Young people keen to get ahead in the sheep sector are encouraged to attend a free one-day event in Gloucestershire on Wednesday 12th November. The…
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EU promotion aims to encourage people to cook lamb
A £6.17m campaign to encourage more people to cook with lamb across six European countries is to be launched thanks to a co-promotion deal EBLEX has…
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Liver fluke 'remains a risk for cattle farmers'
Despite a relatively dry summer and early autumn, liver fluke infection remains a risk for cattle and sheep and farmers are being urged to remain…
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Business efficiency training on offer for English sheep enterprises
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraging English sheep producers to take advantage of subsidised business efficiency training workshops…
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Sheep report shines light on sheep breed trends
A reduction in hill breeds means that the reliance on the traditional stratified structure of the British sheep industry is decreasing in favour of…
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Who are the biggest meat consumers in the world?
Across the globe, meat is a staple food enjoyed by an array of countries and cultures. From tender chicken in traditional Spanish paellas to juicy…
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Keeping up with the next generation of livestock farmers
The NFU has teamed up with Innovation for Agriculture (IfA) and Warwickshire Rural Hub to focus on the potential that precision agriculture has for…
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Public consultation launched on TB in non-bovine animals
A 12-week-long public consultation has been launched on proposals for new controls to address incidences of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in specific…
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UK success at World Young Shepherd Challenge
There was plenty of cause for celebration among the UK competitors in the World Young Shepherds Challenge in France on Wednesday. England took top…
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