Sheep

With sale season approaching, now is the time to think about the possible disease risks that purchased animals can pose to a flock

As the industry enters the key season for sheep sales, Cedric Porter takes a look at the factors impacting the market

Public Health Wales advises farmers running public lamb-feeding events to avoid offering close contact with animals, such as holding, cuddling and kissing lambs to prevent cryptosporidium

On Saturday (July 12), two Welsh farmers achieved a new 8-hour two-stand British ewe shearing record and both individually beat the 8-Hour Solo British Record

A Welsh vet is urging farmers to vaccinate against bluetongue as soon as possible.

Industry urges Government to go further as concerns mount about whole farm conversions

Huw Jones, a 27-year-old Welsh shearer from Abergynolwyn, set a new 8-hour solo ewe British record shearing 663 ewes

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced it will be holding an additional ram sale this summer with animal movements restricted

A new tool has been released to help farmers across the UK navigate the new rules around bluetongue

Positivity for the future of the UK sheep sector, its diversity and its sustainability could be found amongst visitors, seminar speakers and industry representatives at NSA Sheep South West