EBV for number of days to slaughter announced
A new estimated breeding value (EBV) for days to slaughter has been developed for the sheep sector.
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Two people charged following alleged sheep worrying incident that caused death of three animals
Three sheep were killed after an alleged incident of sheep-worrying at a farm in the Dunphail area of Forres.
Man and woman charged over alleged incident which left three sheep dead
A 32-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman have been charged following an alleged sheep worrying incident involving a dog at a farm in Moray.
Meet Effie: The two-month-old Highland lamb who thinks she’s a dog
Effie the lamb thinks she’s a dog – and she is inseparable from her two best canine friends.
Train between Inverness and Edinburgh cancelled because of sheep on the line
A train was cancelled between the Highlands and the central belt this morning because of sheep on the line, Scotrail has said.
Farmers urged to be vigilant after another livestock theft in Moray
Lambs worth thousands of pounds have been stolen from a Moray farm.
Police appeal after 55 lambs stolen from Moray field
Officers in Moray are appealing for information after 55 lambs were stolen.
Sheep farmers’ anger at climate change pointers guidance
Sheep farm leaders are highly critical of some of the farm-based climate change recommendations outlined by the Committee for Climate Change and the UN, claiming they are unbalanced and based on “inadequate science”.
Police appeal after 30 sheep stolen in Moray
Police are appealing for information after 30 sheep were stolen in Moray.
Ageing of sheep before slaughter unchanged
Plans to change the way sheep are aged prior to slaughter have officially been put on hold.
North-east woman makes appeal for a flock of sheep to herd off mental health issues
A Portsoy woman battling mental health issues has launched a fundraiser to help her buy a flock of sheep.
Aberdeenshire farmer says ‘lack of awareness’ to blame for rise in sheep worrying incidents
An Aberdeenshire farmer whose pedigree sheep were chased to their death by dogs has backed the call for increased legislation surrounding sheep worrying.
Farmers’ fury at ‘shameful’ rise in attacks on sheep in the north and north-east
Shocking new evidence of the scale of Scotland's sheep worrying problem has led to calls for dog-owners to take further action to prevent their pets from killing or harming livestock.
Shepherds told checking worm burdens crucial
Failure to monitor worm burdens could result in costly growth-rate losses in sheep, warns Zoetis.
Contest open to aspiring young sheep handlers
Young people with an interest in the sheep industry are invited to enter this year’s National Sheep Association (NSA) Next Generation Shepherd of the Year competition.
White-tailed eagles to soar again in southern Britain’s skies
White-tailed eagles are set to soar over the Isle of Wight for the first time in hundreds of years after reintroduction plans were given the go-ahead.
Chance of travel bursaries for young people in sheep sector
Two travel bursaries, worth £2,750 each, are available for young people working in the sheep industry.
Auctioneers hit back at loss of prime sheep deals
Scotland’s livestock auctioneers have launched a campaign to win back business after losing around 20% of prime sheep trade to direct deals between abattoir buyers and farmers in the last year.
Sheep sector fuming over ‘baffling’ U-turn decision
Farming and meat trade leaders have united in condemning ‘a hugely damaging U-turn’ by the UK Government.
Dog owners urged to control pets after spate of savage attacks
Dog owners are being called upon to keep their pets under control after a spate of savage attacks on sheep.
Neeps grown for lambs are north top of the crops
Echt farmer Leslie Shepherd has been crowned champion neep grower in the north of Scotland.
Champion ewe snapped up at dispersal sale
A top price of 4,800gn was achieved at the dispersal sale of a well-established Scottish flock of pedigree Bluefaced Leicesters.
Scots breeders take top prices at Carlisle sale
Scottish breeders enjoyed success at the Christmas Stars sale of in-lamb pedigree Texels at Carlisle.
Highland police launch appeal after farmer’s sheep stolen
A north farmer has spoken of his shock at discovering dozens of sheep have gone missing from his flock.
Around 80 sheep stolen from croft in Nethy Bridge area
Police are appealing for information after a number of sheep were stolen from a croft in the Nethy Bridge area.
Christmas Classic opens to buoyant trade
Pedigree female sheep met a buoyant trade at the opening day of the Aberdeen Christmas Classic.
Scottish beef enterprise profits rise
Scottish beef enterprise profitability improved last year, according to Quality Meat Scotland.
7,000gn tops at Dark Diamonds Suffolk auction
Scottish breeders were out in force at the Dark Diamonds Suffolk sale in Carlisle.
A revolutionary new marking system has been rolled out in a bid to deter sheep rustling
A revolutionary new marking system has been rolled out in a bid to deter sheep rustling.
Joint 10,000gn for rams bred in Aberdeenshire
A joint top price of 10,000gn was paid for two Aberdeenshire-bred rams at the dispersal sale of the Stockton flock of pedigree Suffolk sheep.
New record set in Orkney ram sale
A new centre record was set in Orkney when a Texel shearling ram went under the hammer.
Sheep sector seeks import ban if UK crashes out of EU
All imports of sheep meat to the UK must be stopped in the event of a “no-deal” Brexit, claims the National Sheep Association (NSA).