Sheep
The National Sheep Association is defending the interest of sheep farmers discussions surrounding the possibility of removing upland sheep
Approximately 350,000 doses of BTV3 vaccinations will be required to cover farmer demand in 2027, according to the NSA.
NSA
A new survey is asking farmers about how many sheep they plan to vaccinate against bluetongue next year, to ensure a supply of vaccines.
The National Sheep Association announced a new partnership with a dog walking app, which aims to prevent livestock worrying incidents.
The National Sheep Association has kicked off its awareness week for sheep worrying today as dog owners are urged to act responsibly.
N.Ireland
The UK’s sheep industry has voiced concerns over a potential sheep shearing “crisis” as around 75 overseas shearers have been denied visas.
The NSA will be highlighting the rural issue of sheep worrying to dog owners this week at Crufts, the world's largest dog show
Environment
Sheep grazing on moorland emit lower levels of both methane and CO2 than those grazing improved grasslands, according to a new study.
New regulations to standardise deadweight carcase price and classification reporting for sheep in England have been put in place recently.
National Sheep Association has urged sheep farmers to take part in its annual survey for insight into cases of livestock worrying by dogs.
A number of lorries carrying British lamb carcasses are to return to the UK after they were seized at a border control post in, France.
A new bill to help tackle livestock worrying has passed its final stage in Parliament today, according to the RSPCA.
NSA has called for extra monitoring of the current sea eagle population in England before any new birds are introduced into the wild.
Agri-Business
Farming orgs have called on the government to consider alternatives to the proposed inheritance tax reform, ahead of the Budget in November.
Rural Life
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has issued a warning to holiday makers across the UK to be careful of their pets around livestock.
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has launched a new project which aims to use technology as a traceability tool for sheep meat.
Large numbers of visitors from Donegal are expected to attend the upcoming Sheep NI event, taking place in Co. Derry
The National Sheep Association has called for vigilance among sheep farmers, following the news of Foot and Mouth disease in Germany
