Sheep News

A new survey has shown how BTV-3 is impacting farm operations and cash flow, ability to sell animals and farmers’ mental health.

Rumenco has turned its signature feed bucket pink, in support of the Pink Ribbon Foundation. Sarah Kidby reports.

The latest reports released by AHDB have compared English beef and lamb farmgate production standards with key competitors from around the world. 

High rainfall means spell of low liver fluke levels could be over, experts say.

The Liskeard Prime Stock Show has said there will be no livestock at this year’s event amid fears of further bluetongue outbreaks.

Experts have warned farmers not to take their eye off the ball when it comes to sheep worm control this season, as worm burdens are expected to peak during the autumn.  

A group of UK farmers have launched a fundraising campaign to buy shearing equipment for Balkan farmers who are struggling to shear their sheep, which is leading to animal welfare concerns.

Efforts to prevent wormer resistance and blowfly strike are paying dividends for one of the country’s largest salt marsh lamb producers. Farmers Guide finds out more.

Defra has confirmed the visa allocation for the Seasonal Worker visa route for 2025, plus further measures to support livestock farmers.

Farmers in England will now be able to use any of the permitted BTV-3 vaccines without applying for a specific licence, Defra has announced.

HJ Lea Oakes has launched a pink bag for its cattle and sheep feed to raise money for Breast Cancer Now.

Proposals to withdraw Daera funding for Maedi Visna (MV) testing has prompted concern among sheep farmers in Northern Ireland.