Sheep

Research by Robert Wilkinson, principal lecturer in ruminant nutrition at Harper Adams University, found adding prebiotics, namely mannan-oligosaccharide (MOS), to the diet of pregnant ewes improved the quality of colostrum.

Reseeding is a reliable way of increasing productivity and quality of grassland leys, but several factors should be considered before taking action. Hannah Noble reports.

With sustainable agriculture a phrase currently favoured by politicians and industry experts, veterinary surgeon Jasmine Smith explores the concept in relation to parasite control. Farmers Guardian reports.

International sheep shearers have been granted a special concession to be able to enter the UK this year.

A new project examining he effectiveness of a community-led approach to sheep scab control in three hotspot areas in England has secured vital funding.

Wool from Jessica Cross’ 50-strong flock of Southdown sheep is now the basis of a growing business making high quality bedding. Jonathan Wheeler finds out more.

CROSSING the Clun Forest sheep with the Blue Faced Leicester allows the Roberts family to retain their historical tie with the traditional native breed as well as producing a profitable and marketable lamb carcase.

A boost in the values of sheep meat exports offset lower volumes in 2020

The Countryside Alliance has hit out at a Tesco plan to boost fake meat sales by 300 per cent over the next four years.

Faith and reliance in performance recording for some 30 years is proving to be a solid foundation for flock improvement for one three-way integrated sheep enterprise in Devon. Rebecca Jordan reports.