Sheep

As we head into spring when worm burdens rise it is advised that ewes should be treated post lambing. Ellie Layton goes back to basics on faecal egg count testing.

Making the switch to a total mixed ration has delivered significant benefits for flock health and efficiency at Lochfer Farm, of Inverdunning Farms, Bridge of Allan.

Peter Delbridge, the incoming chairman of the National Sheep Association gives his views on the future of the sheep industry and his hopes for his own farm. Marina Schjoett reports

British Wool has strongly urged farmers to keep open dialogue with them despite telling members they had seen a 25 per cent increase in wool prices

The red meat sector organisation said over 70,000 consumers had been inspired to take part in the initiative to promote the benefits of lamb worldwide

Gate Street Farm said the culprits had broken secure gates to run over sheep in a field

Wiltshire Rural Crime Team had encouraged the public to enjoy the countryside but not at the expense of farmers and livestock

Being much more specific about recording lamb losses at one of Scotland's Monitor Farms has prompted an innovative new lambing health project

In most cases worming ewes at lambing time is for the benefit of the lambs later in the year

Business and social value of marts highlighted at launch of LAA's new data platform