Sheep 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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