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.
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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).
London Bridge sheep drive led by Alan Titchmarsh in centuries-old tradition
Alan Titchmarsh drove a flock of sheep across London Bridge as part of a centuries-old tradition.
Entries urged for Classic show of cattle and sheep
Entries are now open for this year’s Aberdeen Christmas Classic event.
Ram trade deemed ‘realistic’ at Thainstone
Pedigree rams met a “realistic” trade at the annual show and sale of rams at Thainstone yesterday.
North-east dog owner admits sheep worrying offences
A man has admitted being in charge of two dogs which chased, attacked and killed a sheep.
Forkins Bently fetches top price at Scottish Texel sale
A selective trade peaked at 2,800gn at the Scottish Texel Breeders’ Club show and sale at Lanark.
Shearling ram toast of Beltex sales
Overall averages were back just £15 compared with last year’s trade at the Beltex Scotland show and sale at Lanark, but for 40 fewer sold, with 199 selling to average £611.16.
Scots breeders enjoy success at Texel sale
Scottish breeders enjoyed success at the Solway & Tyne Texel Breeders Club annual autumn show and sale in Carlisle.
Rise in entries and strong line-up of breeds for Kelso Ram Sales
A grand offering of 5,458 rams – 47 more than last year – will come under the hammer at Friday’s 181st Kelso Ram Sales.
Scots lead the buyers at Blue Texel Supreme Sale
Scottish breeders were out in force at the Northern Supreme Sale of Blue Texels in Carlisle.
Breeder achieves top price at sale of Texels
Aberdeenshire breeder Robbie Wilson achieved the top price of 16,000gn at the English National Texel Sale in Worcester.
Welsh ram lives up to his name in Texel sale
Trade rose by more than £700 on the year (but for 89 fewer sold) at the Scottish National Show and Sale of Texel rams at Lanark, where prices peaked at 125,000gn.
Sheep farmers urged to take tick control action
Farmers and crofters have been advised to take steps to protect their sheep from ticks.
Watch the dramatic rescue of a sheep and her lamb
A ewe and her lamb were saved from drowning after they got stuck in thick mud.
The heartwarming tale of how a bullied sheep became friends with a wild pig
An unlikely friendship between a pig and a sheep has warmed the hearts of thousands of people online.
Jacob shearling ram fetches 2,100gn
A new centre record was set when a shearling ram sold for 2,100gn at the Scottish Jacob sale at St Boswells.
Amazing graze: Sheep drafted in to eliminate alien invaders along a north-east river
A new woolly weapon is being deployed to take on alien invaders along a north-east river.
Beef and sheep farmers told to plan ahead to avoid feed shortages
Beef and sheep producers have been told to plan ahead for winter forage and straw supplies to avoid any nasty surprises.
ANM remains upbeat as industry sales beefed up by good weather
Sales of breeding stock have been boosted by the good weather and quick grass growth, according to Aberdeen and Northern Marts (ANM).
Caithness farm to host Highland Sheep event
A Caithness farm has been unveiled as the venue for next year’s Highland Sheep event.
Suffolk females command 6,500gn
Scottish breeders were out in force at the inaugural Borderway Beauties sale of Suffolk females in Carlisle.
Joy for north-east breeders
Day two in the sheep rings saw the Texel section prove as busy as ever, with spectators crowding the ring to witness two north-east breeders claim the top awards.
Funds to support sheep farmers
Sheep coupled support payments worth £7 million will start arriving in the bank accounts of farmers and crofters in the next few weeks.
Fife breeder prepares to show cream of flock at Highland Show
A childhood obsession with Jacob sheep will reach its zenith for Fife breeder Mike Munro next week when he shows the cream of his Kinloch flock at the Royal Highland Show for the first time.
Beast From The East causes record lambing loss
A record number of lambs were lost during the 2018 lambing season, according to the National Fallen Stock Company (NFSCo).
Time to act on infectious sheep cancer – experts
Leading farmers, vets and livestock health experts say the time has come to develop a scheme to control the sheep industry curse of ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA).
Study to improve sheep genetics
Scottish researchers are leading a new study designed to improve British sheep genetics for the entire supply chain.
‘Bad Brexit spells ruin of sheep sector’
A potential “doomsday scenario” lies ahead for Scotland’s sheep sector if the wrong deal is agreed in Brexit negotiations.
Sheep industry’s vision to be £1bn powerhouse
An ambitious bid to turn Scotland’s £200million sheep industry into a £1 billion rural powerhouse has been launched by the National Sheep Association (NSA).