Sheep
Designing Sheep Handling Around Behaviour
A well-designed sheep handling facility is an essential component of any successful sheep farming business. Whether opting for a heavy-duty fixed handling system or a temporary mobile handling system, layout…
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Business and Policy October 2026 – Sheep
Tight Supply And High Demand Driving Trade September has seen the prime lamb trade rise again amid tightened supply, estimated to be 5% down on the 5-year average, coupled with…
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Lameness Control – Keep Your Flock a Step Ahead
Lameness is one of the most important welfare issues in the sheep industry. It costs the industry £80 – 85 million per annum. Join us at the Trentham Hotel, Dornoch…
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Understanding Hay Quality
This summer has provided favourable conditions for producing hay. Many of you have taken advantage these conditions and made a lot of lovely, well-preserved hay. However, just like silage, hay…
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Stock Talk – Changing the Mark: New Technology in Lamb Marking
Welcome to Stock Talk. In this episode James is joined by SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Kythe Mackenzie, and farmers Ewan Runciman and Scott Fraser. Today we’re looking at one of…
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Clostridial Vaccinations in Breeding Sheep Flocks
Clostridia bacteria are almost everywhere in the environment and so are a constant threat. Furthermore, most cases of clostridial disease are fatal resulting in a large economic and environmental cost…
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Slatted Sheep Housing Made Simple
Click Here to Download a PDF/Print Version Housing sheep on slats significantly reduces bedding costs and labour demands while improving hygiene within the housing environment. When designed and managed correctly,…
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Business and Policy April 2026 – Sheep
Prices soar into the Spring The lift in old season lamb price in March continued its upward trajectory from February exceeding £8/kg by the end of the month. This was an increase of almost 99p/kg compared to this time…
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Business and Policy January 2026 – Sheep
Looking Back over 2025 On the whole, 2025 delivered us another positive year for the sheep industry. Deadweight SQQ has remained generally consistent throughout 2025, staying between 650 – 750…
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Business and Policy November 2025 – Sheep
October Trade Round-Up The volume of prime lambs coming forward for slaughter rose in October, with slaughter figures for the week ending the 18th of October to be 3% higher…
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