Sheep News

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.

Sheep and cattle in some areas of the UK may face an earlier risk of acute liver fluke this winter compared to previous years, with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) already reporting cases. 

Rumenco is supporting the Pink Ribbon Foundation with a charitable donation for each pink feed bucket bought.

An 85-year-old Welsh farmer has been handed a suspended sentence following charges relating to causing unnecessary suffering to sheep and cattle, with some “being eaten live by flies”. 

A Suffolk rare breeds farm has experienced an “absolute horror” after one of its sheep was shot. 

A recent trial has shown a three to one return on investment when using specialist supplements during tupping.

As BTV-3 cases continue to rise, we take a look at what the Defra restrictions mean, and how to protect your animals.

The Worshipful Company of Woolmen has announced that Damian Lewis, best known for his roles in Homeland, Band of Brothers, Billions and A Spy Among Friends, will be leading the 2024 Sheep Drive at the end of September.