Welsh farmer broke record after shearing 791 sheep in 9 hours 

A 25-year-old Welsh farmer has set a new British record after successfully shearing 791 sheep across nine hours. 

Sudden rise in temperatures prompts fly risk warning for sheep 

A sudden increase in temperatures and continued localised rain mean farmers must be vigilant for fly issues in sheep and take steps to prevent significant production losses from occurring, Zoetis experts warn. 

Waiting to treat flystrike leads to major performance impacts, expert warns 

After a spell of warm weather, farmers are reminded that waiting to treat flystrike rather than preventing it can result in up to 16% of lambs struck, with some flocks experiencing mortality rates of 7.5% among struck animals. 

126 sheep including 80 lambs stolen from Nottinghamshire farm 

126 sheep have been stolen from a farmland in Nottinghamshire. 

Celebrating Suffolks: An ancient but adaptable breed 

The Suffolk sheep, which dates back to the 1700s, is well adapted for the modern climate and consumer demands, according to the Suffolk Sheep Society.

Two British farmers attempt to break world’s sheep shearing record 

Two British farmers will be trying to break the world’s record in sheep shearing this summer. 

Sheep and lamb drowned after being chased by dogs into reservoir in Derbyshire

Sheep and a lamb had drowned after being chased by dogs into a reservoir. 

Straw poll conducted at ScotSheep 2024 reveals farmers’ worries

In a straw poll conducted at ScotSheep 2024, 80% of farmers considered thin ewes to be a problem in their flock, 86% had heard of Ovine Johne’s Disease (OJD), however, only 49% had received advice from their vet, and 54% were considering testing. 

Farming stalwarts named in King’s Honours List 

Two industry stalwarts have been named in the King’s Birthday Honours List for their services to farming.

Sheep farmers ‘excluded’ from Welsh farming roundtable

The National Sheep Association said the Welsh Government has not responded to its requests to join the new Farming Roundtable.

What does the rest of the year hold for the sheep sector?

After surging prices in the first half of 2024, the sheep meat sector will be challenged in the second half of the year with falling production and tight budgets impacting consumer demand.

On a mission to save the Babydoll sheep breed

Heidi Bell is one of only eight Babydoll sheep breeders in the UK, and she’s determined to save this incredibly rare breed.

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