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Sheep Management

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Sheep management: SWS action timelines, high worm burdens and mating management

The 15 October deadline for completing actions in the National Sheep Welfare Scheme is approaching fast and farmers should ensure tasks are completed and recorded in the scheme action booklet.

9 October 2024
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Sheep Management: health checks, temporary grazing agreements and Sheep Expo

The recent thin ewe survey carried out by the Regional Veterinary Laboratories found issues with molar teeth to be a significant cause of poor body condition.

2 October 2024
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Sheep Management: Sheep Expo, ANC payments and nitrates deadlines

The event will provide the latest flock health information on bluetongue, antiparasitic and antimicrobial resistance along with valuable information on ram care to optimise their longevity.

25 September 2024
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Scottish mart offers dipping service for purchased sheep

A dipping service for purchasers of store of breeding sheep is Caledonian Marts answer to fighting back on sheep scab.

24 September 2024
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Sheep Management: autumn grazing planner and lamb slaughter performance

Farmers facing tight grass supplies will have much more options to overcome challenges if they take stock of current circumstances and put a plan in place early.

18 September 2024
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Refresher on sheep identification rules

Following on from this week’s new guide for completing records for the Sheep Improvement Scheme, we revisit advice to ensure compliance with animal identification rules.

14 September 2024
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Bright start to Cheviot sheep sales

A number of sales held in the last week all reported a similar trend of keen demand for relatively tight supplies of quality ewe hoggets and ewe lambs.

11 September 2024
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Help at hand for SIS action book

The Department has published a Sheep Improvement Scheme guidance document to help farmers fill out the required data.

11 September 2024
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Sheep Management: inspection preparation, ram management and fertiliser deadline

Breeding is a good time to check for missing tags as it avoids unnecessary handling of sheep in early gestation.

11 September 2024
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