Suffolk Sheep Society

Annual Charity Summer BBQ & Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The North Antrim & East Londonderry Suffolk Sheep Club held their Annual Charity Summer BBQ & Show last Wednesday night at the farm of our Chairman Brian McVicker on the famous NorthAntrimCausewayCoast. Our selected charity this year is Spina bifd...

Annual Charity Summer BBQ and Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Sheep Genetics 2008 and beyond, by Hans F Porksen

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

A search for a sheep breed that would produce the highest yield of saleable lean meat led North of England farmer, Hans Porksen, to the Suffolk terminal sire, here he tells the secrets of staying ahead of the game - published in the January Febru...

CLA Vaccine Update

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Members Update Tuesday 20th October 2009 Moredun receives cash injection to commercialise CLA vaccine: Moredun Research Institute (MRI) scientists in Edinburgh have developed a new technology for producing vaccines for a range of livestock diseas...

Blue Tongue Update

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Trials show good bluetongue vaccine carryover into lambs: Lambs born to ewes that had received a booster shot of inactivated bluetongue virus type 8 vaccine in the second year of a vaccination programme were protected against the disease for at l...

OP dip withdrawal period extended

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

OP Dip Withdrawal Period Extended: Out of the blue the Veterinary Medicines Directorate have extended the withdrawal period for two of the most poplar OP dip products from 35 days to 70 days. This means that all OP products now have a 70 day with...

Sheep Dips

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate recently announced that the meat withdrawal periods for 2 of the 3 Organophosphate sheep dips available to UK sheep farmers have been temporarily extended from 35 to 70 days. The 2 dips are Cooper&am...

NSA Executive Board gets to Grips with Sheep Role in Emissions

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The NSA Executive Board met in London this week and discussed a whole host of policy related issues. Central to the meeting was a presentation by EBLEX showing the role that sheep play in emissions of greenhouse gases and how that fits into the c...

Know your Worms

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, members are reminded once again of the financial consequences of endoparasites problems such as Nematodirus and parasitic gastroenteritis. With the value of lambs remaining high it is vital that perfo...

Fluke Risk Remains High

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The risk of liver fluke in sheep remains high with increased snail breeding activity and fluke egg development taking place in wet areas as temperatures hit 10 degrees centigrade. The reports from abattoirs are that very large numbers of livers a...

EID and Shows

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Concessions have been granted by Defra, WAG and Seerad in respect of the requirement to individually record the identities of sheep as they move to and from shows in 2010. Regulations that are part of the Disease Control Orders require animals to...

NSA will speak Quickly to New Government once it is place

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Following on from last night&39;s election results NSA will be keeping a close eye on whatever arrangements and deals emerge from the various political discussions. Once the mist clears and it is apparent who is doing what and which political...

Nematodirosis in Sheep

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NSA Members Update

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NSA Members Update Friday 4th June 2010

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Press release NSA

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NSA Members Update

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NSA Members Update Friday 2nd July 2010

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Nadis Parasite forecast for August 2010

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Nadis Parasite forecast for August 2010

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Nadis Parasite forecast for September 2010

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Annual meeting

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North East Club (Scotland) Breeding for the future without SFP

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Members Conference

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Council meeting

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Balmoral Show

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NSA Welsh Sheep

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North of England Branch

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NSA Northsheep

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North of England Branch

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NSA Sheep South West

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Royal Highland Show

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Royal Show

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Royal Welsh Show

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National - Shewsbury

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Ballymena Sale

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Roscrea Sale

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Skipton Sale

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NSA Wales & Border early sale

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New - Carlisle Sale

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SYB ACTIVITY/OPEN DAY

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Bryncir Suffolk Sale

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NSA SW Ram Sale

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Ruthin Suffolk Sheep Sale

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Dyfed annual ram sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

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Dyfed flock competition

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NSA Shearling ram sale

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BEESTON FEMALE SALE

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NSA ram lamb sale

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National flock open day and presentation

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Boherard dispersal sale

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Dowdston & Woodford flocks

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

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Suffolk Society Annual meeting

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

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Royal Ulster Show Balmoral

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

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Scotsheep in borders

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Royal Highland Show

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Royal Show Stoneleigh

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Female dispersal sale

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Royal Welsh Show

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Edinburgh Sale

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Northern Ireland branch sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

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Sheep Event Malvern

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Roscrea and Skipton Society Sales

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NATIONAL SALE

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Western Area Society Sale

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Carlisle Sale

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KELSO RAM SALES

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PRODUCTION SALE DERBYSHIRE

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BUILTH RAM SALES

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Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Club Ram show and Sale

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Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Club Ram show and Sale

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Major reduction sale Presteigne flock

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"Eire production sal

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Carragh and Heathleigh"...

West Country In-Lamb Ewe Sale

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"Female sales St Boswells and Beeston

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View day champion flock Midlands and East

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Female sales Abergavenny & NI Branch

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Female sales Carlisle and Eire

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Female sale Carlisle

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Flock competition results - Midlands and Eastern Branch

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West Country Club Spring Meeting

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Royal Ulster Show (Balmoral)

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Scotsheep

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South Sheep

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Eire Suffolk Championships

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Great Yorkshire Show

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Royal Welsh Show

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Society National Sale (Shrewsbury)

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Royal Highland Show (Edinburgh)

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Society Sale Edinburgh

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Western Area Sale (Builth Wells)

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Society Sale Ballymena (Evening)

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NSA Sheep Event Malvern

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Society Sale Roscrea

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Society Sale Carlisle

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South West NSA Ram sale

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NI Performance Recorded sale

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NSA Kelso Ram Sale

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NSA Eastern Region Sale

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Show and sale of rams - Stirling

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Wales and Border NSA Sale

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St Boswells Ram Sale

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Perth Ram Rendezvous - Stirling

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

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Collective Sale of Pedigree Suffolk Females at St Boswells

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

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The Wright Manley Autumn Collection

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

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Collective Sale of Females - Stirling

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31st Annual Collective Show and sale of in-lamb ewes & ewe lambs Abergavenny

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

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Flock Competition Results

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

2010 National Flock Competition Winners

BRISTOL GOLD CUP

Winner S&W Tait (Burnview)
Reserve SP Davies (Beaufort)

Flock Category...

Female Sales

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Female Sales

West Country Suffolk Female Sale at Exeter Mart. The sale has 41 entries. Show 10.30am and sale start at 12.

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Dispersal Sale of Wells flock

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Dispersal sale of Wells flock for HP Sleigh and Son.

This sale will also include a consignment of in lamb females from J Douglas (Cairness) and WH Sinnett and Son (Stockton).

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Production Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The annual production sale for T & J Bailey will be held on farm, on 27th November commencing at 1pm. The sale will include 51 in lamb gimmers and 21 in lamb ewes.

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Dispersal Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Dispersal sale for B Nicolson (Innfield Flock) (20 ewes, 26 gimmers and 13 ew lambs) and AJ & AR Benzie (Meikleson Flock) (25 ewes and gimmers).

Also included as part of this sale will be a consignment from the Strathis...

31st Annual Collective Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

31st Annual Collective Show and sale of in-lamb ewes & ewe lambs Abergavenny

At Abergavenny market with J Straker, Chadwick & Sons

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NSA Members Update � NEW ZEALAND � Friday 3rd December 2010

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NSA Members Update – NEW ZEALAND – Friday 3rd December 2010

Report shows NZ Lambing badly hit: The information below is taken from Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s Lamb Crop 2010, which provides updated...

Nadis Parasite forecast for December 2010

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

To view the full Nadis Parasite forecast for December click here.

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NSA Members Update � Friday 26th November 2010

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Bluetongue Post Import Testing Relaxes: In line with a reduced risk of bluetongue incursion, Defra have announced that from today (Nov 26th) there will be a change in the regime governing the post import testing of animals into GB that are suscep...

Nadis Parasite Forecast November 2010

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

To view the full forecast click here.

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NSA will speak Quickly to New Government once it is in Place

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Following on from last night’s election results NSA will be keeping a close eye on whatever arrangements and deals emerge from the various political discussions. Once the mist clears and it is apparent who is doing what and which politi...

EID and Shows

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Fluke Risk Remains High

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Know your Worms

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NSA Executive Board gets to Grips with Sheep Role in Emissions

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

New Website

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

A new website will be launched at the beginning of December. The new site will contain improvements in customer interface, e mail updates and the delivery of electronic newsletters.

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2011 Yearbook Adverts

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

If you would like to place a flock advert in this year`s Yearbook, please contact the Society Office before 31st November. The cost of member adverts are as follows: A half page costs £125, full page £250 and two pag...

Female Sale Summary

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Female Sale Summary

Baileys Production Sale 27th November (100% clearance)

Sale topper was a ewe by Cragroe Eclipse out of a Crosemanor Ard Ri ewe and in lamb to Rhaeadr Rossi. A half sh...

Dispersal Sale of Wells flock - Results

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Carlisle 20th November (92% clearance)

This sale contained the annual reduction sale of the Cairness flock with consignments from Stockton and Hazeltree and the Dispersal of the Wells Flock.

A top...

Special Allflex Tag Offer

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Allflex Livestock Identification

Regional variations on tag colours can be accomodated - more information on request.

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Clearance of Office Equipment

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

As the Suffolk Sheep Society has now sold its offices in Malvern we now need your help to remove some of the equipment, if you are setting up a new farm office, need a desk, filling cabinet, printer, missing a years Flock Book or would like a pos...

NSA Central Region Winter Fair 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Contact: Helen Davies or Dy Webb, NSA, The Sheep Centre, Malvern, Worcs. WR13 6PH, Tel: 01684 892661/01938 590535

Location: Bakewell Agricultural Centre, by kind permission of Derbyshire Dales County Council

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NSA Welsh Sheep 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

New Suffolk Stand Gets 1^st Outing at NSA Welsh Sheep

Contact: Contact: Jane Smith Tel: 01291 673939 Email: jane.smith@btclick.com, www.nsaramsales.co.uk

Location: Royal Welsh Showground, Builth W...

NSA South West Region Ram Sale 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Contact: Contact: Peter Farnsworth, Tel:01392 276404, Fax: 01392 252284, Email: Exeter@rendells.co.uk

Location: Exeter Livestock Centre

Extra Info: The Sales are restricted to current members of NSA

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Ulster Bank / NSA Performance Recorded Ram Sale 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Contact: Contact: Edward Adamson Tel: 07711 071290, Email: Edward.adamson@ntlworld.com

Location: Dungannon Farmers Mart

Extra Info: PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PROVISIONAL DATE TO BE CONFIRMED and the Sales are res...

NSA Eastern Region Ram Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Contact: Contact: Jonathan Barber Tel: 01953 607860 Fax: 01953 607626

Location: Melton Mowbray Market, Leicester

Extra Info: Entry forms from Email: sue@charollaissheep.com

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NSA Wales & Border Main Ram Sale 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Contact: Contact: Jane Smith Tel: 01291 673939, Email: jane.smith@btclick.com, www.nsaramsales.co.uk

Location: Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells

Extra Info: The Sales are rest...

National Sale - Shrewsbury

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Northern Area Branch Sale - Stirling

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Society Sale - Ballymena

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Society Sale - Roscrea

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Society Sale - Carlisle

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Please click on the links below for information and entry form for the sale. Entries Close 25th July 2011

SAC will again be offering a mobile CT scanner service in 2011, to complement the CT service in Edinburgh.

We have had the following restrictions imposed on us by the mobile scanner company f...

Ram Luckpenny Insurance adds value

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The age old tradition of passing on luck with a sale is alive and well thanks to H&H Insurance Brokers, with their recent launch of a Luckpenny scheme which is available to vendors selling their rams this season.

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Nadis Parasite Forecast - February 2011

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Aboration in Ewes

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Nadis Sheep Bulletin - Jan 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Aboration in Ewes

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NSA Members Update � Friday 21st January 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NSA Members Update – Friday 21^st January 2011

Sheep Scab comes to the fore at NSA Executive Board: The seemingly int...

Sale of Traditional & Native Breed Livestock

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Traditional and Native breeds of cattle, sheep and pigs.

For more information or an entry for, please contact,

Matt Williams at Shrewsbury Auction C...

HCC - Elite Ram Project

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Elite Ram Project

This project will provide you with the information to help you develop the performance of your flock. To enable you to claim 50% funding up to &am...

NSA Members Update - Friday 4th February 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NSA Members Update – Friday 4^th February 2011

NSA Weighs in with Hard Response on Proposed Meat Hygiene Inspections Charges:

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BPEX/EBLEX annual Outlook Conference

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

It also tackles the European perspective with what CAP reform proposals will mean to the red meat sector as well supply and demand forecasts to 2012.

Some details are still to be finalised but information on how to...

Eblex e-news, February - Blood test to fine tune late pregnancy feeding

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

With the bulk of foetal growth and udder development occurring in the final six weeks of pregnancy, ensuring the right nutrition in the run-up to lambing is essential, especially if ewes are under the additional stress of persistently cold winter...

NSA Members Update - Friday 11th February 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NSA Members Update – Friday 11^th February 2011
Glas Tir Review:The new flag ship Welsh environmental scheme Glas Tir...

The Shropshire County Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Suffolk Judging will take place on 14th May at 10:30am. Time to be confirmed.
For more information go to
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Society Electronic Newsletter

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

We would appreciate your comments on the newsletter and suggestions for future publications. If you havent already joined the mailing list you can do so by clicking on the icon on the home page and adding your email address to the list.
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NSA Members Update - Friday 18th February 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Eblex say Sheep Meat Supplies to be tight in 2011: The national flock is no longer falling and now forecast to stabilise at just under15 million breeding ewes according to the June 2010 census. In addition scanning re...

Devon County Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Suffolk Judging will take place at 9.00am Thursday 19th May in the Sheep Judging rings
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Dyfed Suffolk Sheep Breeders Association

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Below are the results of the 2010 Flock Competition. Many thanks to Mr Derek Farr for agreeing to judge the competition on a wet and windy weekend last November. Prizes will be awarded at the annual dinner and AGM, details of which will follow so...

Specop Suffolk Newsletter

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Check Out
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NSA Members Update - Friday 25th February 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Dealing with Fallen Stock:It now looks more likely than ever that alternatives to the current system of fallen stock collection will be legally possible. Work has been on going for some time on various trials and alth...

CT Scanning Update

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Just an update to make you all aware that we have been looking into an alternative site for the mobile CT scanner at the Royal Agricultural College at Cirencester. The scanner company has okayed the building access etc. for the scanner ...

NSA Members Update - Friday 4th March 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

English Levy rate Increase Confirmed:Defra has formally endorsed EBLEX’s £2 million investment plan to boost exports of beef and lamb and showcase the benefits of eating red meat.
The p...

West Country Club Ram Sale - Exeter

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West Country Club Ram Sale - Sedgemoor

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West Country Club Female Sale - Exeter

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Eblex e-news, March

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Managing mastitis
Udder condition is the most common reason for culling younger ewes (between two and four years old)...

NSA Members Update - Friday 11th March

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Serious Concerns as EU Debate future of Asulam: There are serious concerns that a meeting today of The EU’s Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCoFCAH) will decide to effectively remove ...

Competitions for 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Suffolk Sheep Society 2011 National Flock Competition

Nadis Sheep Bulletin - March 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Lambing Problems
Phil Scott DVM&S, DipECBHM, CertCHP, DSHP, FRCVS
Incomplete cervical ...

NSA Members Update - Friday 18th March 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Animal Health Budgets to be devolved: A deal to devolve the relevant elements of Defra&39;s Animal Health and Welfare budget to the Scottish Government and the Welsh Assembly Government has been confirmed.Minister...

Conchar Flock View Day

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Having won the Central & Western Scotland 2010 Flock Competition David & Paula Reid will host a view day of their Conchar Flock.
This will take place on Sunday 5th June from 12 noon. Lunch will be prov...

Nadis Parasite Forecast - April 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

To get the lastest Nadis Parasite Forecast click on the link below.

Nadis Parasite Forecast - Apr...

Press release from NSA

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NSA Trials Show Challenges of EID on farm ahead of FVO Mission...

IMPORTANT REMINDER - SIGNET

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Just a quick reminder that the first Evaluation deadline is fast approaching, 6th April 2011

Please ...

North East of Scotland Club

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Chairman Pat Machray welcomed members and fellow sheep farmers to this open meeting. Speakers on the night were Dan Fawcett of Sheep breeding Services Cumbria and Brian Chalmers of Allathan Farm Services Turriff Agricultural Consultants...

The Rocking Sheep Company - Special Offer

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Suffolk Shop

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The Suffolk Society now has its own Clothing & Stationary range.
This can be personalised to help advertise your flock.
For more details take a look in the Suffolk Shop Section.
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NS Members Update - Friday 8th April

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NSA Gets Involved in EU EID Mission: The EU FVO inspectors have been travelling the length and breadth of UK over the past two weeks on a mission to see how the UK is managing to implement the new EID regulations. NSA...

Welshpool Auction Spring Lamb Competition

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Welshpool Auction held its Spring Lamb Competition today (Monday 11^th April) and Suffolk lambs were placed overall Champions. The 43kg lambs presented by J Kinsey, Green Farm, Churchstoke made £165 and s...

Sheep Breeders Round Table 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Sheep Breeders Round Table 2011
The Future is Bright, the Future is….
Eastern SuffolkSheep Club
Carcass Competition Results 24 April 2011

Eblex e-news May

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Sheep Breeders Round Table offers expert advice
A biannual event which brings together the cream of the UK shee...

NSA North Sheep

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Contact: Contact: Julie Sedgewick Mob: 07836 773888 Email: jas@nationalsheep.org.uk
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NSA North Sheep

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Contact: Contact: Julie Sedgewick Mob: 07836 773888 Email: jas@nationalsheep.org.uk
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Devon County Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Brecon County Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Venue:The Showground, Watton Villa, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7EF
Date: Saturday, 6^th August 2011
Judge:

Northumberland County Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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National Sale - Shrewsbury

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Entry Forms are now avaiable, please click below.
Sale information and Entry Form

Royal Bath and West

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Surrey County Show

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NSA Members Update - Friday 3rd June 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Clock Ticking on Historic Flock Options:One of the big outstanding issues relating to the implementation of the EID regulations is all about the sheep born or identified before December 31^st 200...

Eblex e-news June 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Finish lambs off grass

Rutland County Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Society Electronic Newsletter

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

We would appreciate your comments on the newsletter and suggestions for future publications. If you havent already joined the mailing list you can do so by clicking on the icon on the home page and adding your email address to the list.
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Suffolk Show

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Royal Cornwall

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East of England

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South of England

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Northern Counties 125th Anniversary Celebrations

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The Northern Counties of England Branch

To celebrate the society’s 125^th anniversary the Northern Counties of...

NORTH ANTRIM & EAST LONDONDERY CLUB CHARITY SHOW & BBQ

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Our annual charity club show and barbecue was held on the farm of club member Brian McVicker last week on the North Antrim&39;s world famous Causeway coast. The event was very generously sponsored ...

Nadis Sheep bulletin, sponsored by EBLEX.

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

To View the Article click here

Lastest Signet Ram Analysis

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The latest Top Stock Sire, Top Ram Lamb and High Five Report (for scanned ram lambs only) is now available.
Click here to see reports&...

Multibreed Pedigree Sheep Sale (including Rare Breeds)

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Multibreed Pedigree Sheep Sale (including Rare Breeds)
22nd July Tullow Mart at 12 noon
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Society Sale - Carlisle

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Entry Forms now available

Click here
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Sale Ballots

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

National Ram Lamb Ballot   230 Ram Lambs...

Burnview View Day - Friday 8th July

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

S & W Tait (Burnview Flock) View Day

Friday 8th July 7.30pm
For more information c...

Burnview Flock View Day

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

7.30pm

Contact S & W Tait for more details on 028 8166 1771 / 07833 968 417
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Northern Ireland Flock Competition

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Results
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Open Day at Drinkstone Farm

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

INVITATION TO
An Open Day at Drinkstone Farm, Hawick
Winner o...

South East Suffolks Visit

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Goodwood Estate Visit

On the 25^th of June, South east Suffolks, along with the Southdown Sheep societ...

NSA Members Update - Friday 1st July

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

EFSA won’t Commit on Smokies:The long awaited report from European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on whether they consider the production of skin on sheep meat (smokies) to be safe has been published this week...

Better Sheep Breeding & Selection for Slaughter

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

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North East Suffolk Tup Tour

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

North East Suffolk Tup Tour will take place on Sunday 10th July 2011 We will commence at 11.30 at Messrs Machray &39;s Middlemuir Flock then to Messrs Proctor Conveth,followed by Robbie Wilson ,th...

2011 Suffolk Flock Book

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The 2011 Suffolk Flock Book has now been dispatched so if you have ordered one you should recieve in within the next week. If you have not ordered one and would like one please do not hesitate to contact the Society Office.
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Sale Catalogues

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

National Sale Catalogue

INVITATION TO
An Open Day at Drinkstone Farm, Hawick
Winner o...

North East Suffolk Club Update

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Irish Trip
Twenty three members of the North East Scotland Club traveled to Northern Ireland for a long weekend, where we visited the Flocks of Gary Beacom, William & Step...

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NORTH WALES SUFFOLK SHEEP BREEDERS
ASSOCIATION
41st Annual Show & Sale of 96 Pedigree Suffolk Sheep
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North Wales Suffolk Sheep Breeders Association 41st Annual Show & Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NORTH WALES SUFFOLK SHEEP BREEDERS
ASSOCIATION

NSA Members Update - Friday 15th July

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

French Scrapie Challenge close to Conclusion:The long running court case between France and the EU measures to control scrapie seems to be close to coming to a conclusion. The case dates back to 2007 when France chall...

NSA Members Update - Friday 8th July

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Young Shepherds Line up finalised:Eight young shepherds – two each from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will go ‘down under’ to New Zealand in early November to battle again...

EBV Chart for Performance at Society Sales

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

EBV charts for performance recorded rams at the Suffolk Sheep Society Northern Area Sale 2011<...

Dalkeith Agricultural Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Dispersal of The Northtyne Suffolk Flock

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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New Breed Record of 90,000gns

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The breed record price obtained for a Suffolk sheep was well and truly broken at the Northern Area Branch sale held at Stirling ...

Black Isle Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Kent County Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Ashby Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Hans Porksen on farm Ram Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Hans Porksen on farm Ram Sale<...

NSA Members Update - Friday 12th August 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

EID Tolerance Deal starts to take shape in Scotland: Long running negotiations with the EU Commission on the application of some flexibility in the implementation of EID regulations has at last started to bear some fr...

144th Heckington Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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New Forest Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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New Forest Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Suffolk Cheviot Ewe lamb Sale - Ballymena

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

These ewe lambs sold to average £176 each.
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North Wales Suffolk Breeders Assocaition

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

North Wales Suffolk Sheep Breeders Association

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

It is with deep regret that the Society has lost one of its long standing members. Jack Bulmer tragically passed away at Scarborough hospital on Thursday 18<...

NSA Members Update 19th August

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Lamb crop predictions higher tha...

Lamb Meat Quality - the way forward in a globally competitive market Open Day

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Monday 5th September 4-7pm at Mynydd Gorddu, Bontgoch, Talybont, Aberystwyth SY24 5DP
for more information

Dunster Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Dunster Show, Nr Minehead, Somerset
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Dunster Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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126th Oswestry Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Burwarton Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Burnview & Lakeview Female Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Burnview & Lakeview Female Sale
Saturday 29th October at Balmoral Showgrounds
Starting at 1pm
Approximately 90 in lamb females, lambs and embryos.

Dolphin Sheep Fair

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Dolphin Sheep Fair
Thursday 15th September at Ardingly Showground
For more information see

Jack Bulmer - Funeral Details

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The funeral of Jack Bulmer will be on Thursday 1st September at 1pm at East Riding Creamatourium, Octon Cross Road, Langtoft, Driffield, YO25 3BL
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National Flock Competition - Entries

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

If you would like to enter this Years National Flock Competition please contact the Society Office before 31st August
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Denbigh and Flint Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Ashbourne Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Ashbourne Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Dyfed Suffolk Sheep Breeders Association - Ram Show & Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

23^rd September – DYFED CLUB RAM SHOW AND SALE
This year’s Ram show and sale is to be held at Llanybydder livestock mart on Friday the 23^rd of September. This i...

Dyfed Suffolk Sheep Breeders Association - Autumn Flock Competition

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

AUTUMN FLOCK COMPETITION
The annual flock competition will be taking place in October. If you are interested in taking part in this year’s competition please get in touch as soon as possible in order to ma...

Dyfed Suffolk Sheep Breeders Association - Autumn Tour

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

AUTUMN TOUR
If you have any preferences or ideas regarding an autumn trip (or trips) please contact me with your suggestions so that I can make arrangements. During the recent Society sales numerous breeders in the border cou...

NADIS Parasite Forecast � September 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Nadis Parasite Forecast - September
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October E-Bulletin Advertising

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

If you would like to advertise in the October edition of the Suffolk Society E-Bulletin please send artwork or details to zara@suffolksheep.org before 23rd September. The E-Bulletin is sent to over 500 people via email 3 times a year.&l...

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Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Eblex e-news September 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

It is encouraging to see initial data from our annual Business Pointers research showing a positive margin for top third English beef and sheep farmers across all types of enterprise
The provisional...

Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Are you rams and bulls ready, willing and able
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The Shropshire County Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The Shropshire County Show will take place Saturday 26th May 2012 at The Agricultural Showground, Berwick Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 2PF
Judging will take place on 26th May at 9.30am
Suffolk classes wil...

NSA Members Update - 9th September 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NSA AGM – report from the Chairman
NSA’s 118^th AGM took place last Tuesday at Massington Farm, Eastnor Castle Estate, near Ledbury, Herefordshire...

Shropshire & Mongomery Area Show & Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Cumberland County Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Suffolk Sheep Society Council Meeting

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

If you have any issues that you would like raised at this meeting please contact the Society or your local council representative.
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Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

It is with deep regret that the Suffolk Sheep Society has lost one of the breed stalwarts from the South of Ireland Branch. John Joe Mitchell, the husband of current Irish ...

NSA Members Update - 16th September 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

EID Tolerance Negotiations on-going
NSA has been in discussions with Defra, along with the LAA and NFU, to try to reach a suitable conclusion over the tolerance issue and achieve something which wil...

Dyfed Suffolk Sheep Breeders Association - Ram Show & Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Evans Bros the auctioneers have asked me to provide an indication of the number of rams Dyfed Suffolks intend to bring the sale. If you are intending to bring rams to the sale please let me know the numbers and if shearlings / lambs...

Shropshire & Mongomery Area Show & Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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NSA Members Update - 23rd Septmeber 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Civil Servants to work on farm
A report published today by the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs committee, recommends that Government officials should be sent to work on farms so they can s...

NADIS Parasite Forecast - October 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Nadis Parasite Forecast
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Annakisha, Barrowlands, Castleisle, Clyda & Shannagh Female Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Annakisha, Barrowlands, Castleisle, Clyda & Shannagh Female Sale
Saturday 5th November at Blessington Mart Starting at 12.30pm

Important Dispersal Sale of Entire Brighthouse Suffolk Flock (JAV)

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Important Dispersal Sale of entire Brighthouse Suffolk Flock (JAV)
Approximately 100 head including 2 Stock Rams
Saturday 29^th October 2011
Skipton Auction ...

Monmouthshire Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Report now available.
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Stokesley Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Report now available
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EBLEX E-News October 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The Better Returns Programme (BRP) has come a long way since its launch seven years ago, with 21,000 English beef and sheep producers now engaged.
The initiative encourage producers to improve their...

Northern Ireland Branch in lamb Ewe Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Northern Ireland Branch in Lamb Ewe Sale, Sponsored by Daleside Feeds
Ballymena Livestock Market
21st November 2011 at 7pm
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Annual Collective Show & Sale of in-lamb Suffolk Females - Carlisle

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Annual Collective Show & Sale of in-lamb Suffolk females also ewe lambs
Friday 4th November 2011
at

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Venue to be confirmed
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Annual Production Sale of Cairness Flock with consignments from Stockton, Strathisla, Whitestone &am

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

11am at Borderway Mart, Carlisle
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Female Sale - Stirling

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Female Sale, United Auctions, Stirling Martket
For more details contact Margaret
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Society Electronic Newsletter

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

We would appreciate your comments on the attachment and suggestions for future publications. Please encourage others t...

NSA Members Update - 7th October 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Lamb remains in demand - Prices slipped towards the end of September, however demand for lambs continues to maintain prices at least £2/head ahead of last year at the same time. English and Welsh processors ...

NSA Eastern Region Winter Fair

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NSA Eastern Region Winter Fair, Friday 27th January
at Melton Mowbray Livestock Market
for more details contact

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NSA Scotsheep

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NSA Scotsheep, Wednesday 6th June
at The Morrisons Farm, Dunfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire
for more details contact
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NSA South Sheep

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NSA South Sheep, Wednesday 13th June
at Nugent Farms Ltd, Upper Lambourn, Berkshire
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NSA Sheep 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NSA Sheep 2012, Wednesday 4th July
at The Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs
for more details contact
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Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

32nd ANNUAL COLLECTIVE SHOW & SALE
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32nd Annual Collective Show & Sale of In-lamb Ewes & Ewe Lambs - Abergavenny

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

THURSDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2011

AT THE CATTLE MARKET, ABERGAVENNY, MON
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NSA Members Update 14th October 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

A modern NSA for a modern sheep industry
Following adoption of the new Articles of Association at NSA’s AGM on 6^th September, which will come into operation on 1<...

Midland & Eastern Area Branch 2011 Flock Competition Results.

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

MIDLAND& EASTERN AREA BRANCH SUFFOLKSHEEP SOCIETY
FLOCK COMPETITION RESULTS 2011

Midland & Eastern Branch. Champion Flock View Day & AGM

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The champion flock view day will be held on Sunday 13^th November 2011 at Forge Cottage Belvoir, Grantham Leics. NG32 1PF. The flock will be on view from 11am. This will be followed by the presentation of prizes at...

Beeston Female Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Beeston Female Sale will be held at Beeston Castle on Saturday 5th November.
141 Ewes & Gimmers
45 Ewe Lambs
For more information contact Clive Norbury on
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Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The Northern Counties of England Branch
Flock Competition 2011

Please...

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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West Country Suffolk Sheep Association 2011 Flock Competiton Results

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

West Country Suffolk Sheep Association
2011 Flock Competition

Suffolk Sheep Society West Country Club, Champion Flock View Day & AGM

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The West Country Club&39;s Champion Flock View Day will be held at Mike Waycott&39;s Longridge Flock on Sunday 6th November from 10.30am. This will be followed by lunch, prize giving and the Club&39;s AGM.
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Western Area Branch Flock Competition Results

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

W.A.B. CHAMPION FLOCK VIEW DAY
The Champion Flock will be on view ...

National Flock Competition View Day

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The National Flock Competition View Day will be held at R H Wilson&39;s Strathisla Flock on Thursday 10th November at 11am. Further details will follow.

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NADIS Beef & Sheep Health Bulletin

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Article on
Caseous Lymphadenit...

West and Central Scotland Suffolk Flock Competition

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

WEST AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND SUFFOLK SHEEP CLUB

OUR 2011 FLOCK COMPETITION WAS JUDGED RECENTLY BY ARNOLD PARK (DRINKSTONE) AND RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Shropshire & Montgomery Club Flock Competition

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

SHROPSHIRE & MONTGOMERY AREA SUFFOLK CLUB.

Suffolk Sheep Society AGM

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Society Council Meeting and AGM
will be held at the Novotel Hotel, Birmingham Airport
Thursday 23rd February 2012
Time TBC
Any issues you would like brought to this meeti...

North East Of Scotland Flock Competition

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

North East of Scotland Annual Flock Competition.
New lamb cuts improve gross margins by 20 per cent The Sudells Flock will be dispersed on the

Baileys Annual Production Sale with Carragh & DeBurca Flocks

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Baileys Annual Production Sale with Carragh and DeBurca flocks will be held on 26th November at 12.30 at Baileys Farm, Batterstown, Co.Meath (beside football pitch)
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Christmas Orders

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Monday 5th December is the last day to order items from the Suffolk Shop, for delivery before Christmas.&nbs...

NSA Wales & Border Early Ram Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Contact: Jane Smith
Location: Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells
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NSA South West Region Ram Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The Annual NSA South West Ram Sale is again being held at Exeter Market this year on Wednesday 15th August. There are no entry fees again this year, entries are invited for all breeds. As usual all entries must ber pure bred pedigree registered. ...

NSA Wales & Border Main Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Contact: Jane Smith
Location: Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells
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NSA Eastern Region Ram Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Contact: Jonathan Barber
Location: Melton Mowbray Market, Leicester
Extra Info: Entry forms available from
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White Beach Suffolks Flock NSX

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Venue
Morgan Evans & Co
Gaerwen Auction Centre
Gaerwen
Isle of Anglesey
LL77 7DU
Auctioneer - Simon Jones

NADIS Forecast for December

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Nadis Parasite Forecast
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Sheep Breeding Pioneers Awarded Johnston Carmichael Trophy

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

A Borders farming family who pioneered performance recording in sheep breeding have been recognised at the Royal Highland Winter Fair.
The Stewart family from Sandyknowe, just outside Kelso, were presented with the Johnston Car...

NSA Members Update - 25th November 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

New CEO takes up post
Phil Stocker joined NSA this week and has already embarked on a busy programme of activities. He attended the Central region AGM on Wednesday, has been working with F&G...

South East Area Flock Competition Results

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

South East Area Flock Competition Results
After a busy and exiting year it’s...

Dyfed Club 2011 Flock Competition Results.

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

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Christmas Orders

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Due to some changes the last date to order clothes for Christmas is TODAY.
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Smithfield Carcase Champion

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Congratulations to Messrs M J R & J A Pinny on winning the East of England Smithfield Festival. Mr S Powdrill (EBLEX) who judged the event awarded the Carcase Champion to a ...

NSA Members Update 2nd December 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Lambs Remain In Strong Demand
The GB lamb price increased £0.16/kg dwt on the month to 12 November (approximately £80/lamb) keeping the price 10% above the same period last year...

Champion of Champions

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Martin Butler recently received a "Champion of Champions" Agriculture Award from the Irish Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney at an awards ceremony in the RDS, Dublin. This was a very prest...

EBLEX e-news, December 2011

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

BRP NEWS
Housing Sheep

East of England Smithfield Festival

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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NSA Marches Region

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

For more information click the link below
Invite

128th Lincolnshire Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Judging will take place on Wednesday 20th June by Mr J Park, Drinkstone Flock
Download schedule here (you can also enter online by clicking on the link below or download an entry form

Carlisle & Northern Counties Society Show & Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Carlisle 7 Northern Counties Society Show & Sale
at Borderway Market, Carlisle
Entries close Monday 23rd July
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Annual collective Show & Sale of In Lamb Suffolk Females

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Annual Collective Show 7 Sale of in-lamb Suffolk females
at Borderway Market, Carlisle
Entries close Friday 5th October
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Christmas

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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St. Clears YFC Agricultural Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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NADIS Parasite Forecast for January

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Parasite Forecast for January
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NADIS Beef & Sheep Health Bulletin

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Nervous Diseases in Sheep
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New Year Surprise

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

What a great beginning to the New Year when quins were delivered to a three year old pedigree Suffolk ewe on New Years eve. The 5 lambs took over an hour to be de...

Kenilworth & District Agricultural Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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National Sale - Shrewsbury

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Judge Arthur O&39;Keeffe, Annakisha Flock.
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Northern Area Branch Sale - Stirling

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Judge Jim Jeffery, Bawnard Flock
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Society Sale - Ballymena

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Judge Robin Irwin, Kings Flock
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Society Sale - Carlisle

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Kelso Ram Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Royal Ulster - Balmoral

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Judging will take place on Wednesday 16th May at 2pm.
Suffolk Classes will be Judged by Gordon A Mackie, Drimmie Flock
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Royal Highland Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Judging will take place on Thursday 21st June
Judge Mr Andrew Wilson, Castleisle flock
Click here to download 2012 Schedule

Great Yorkshire Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Judge Mr Scott Brown, Capielaw Flock

Click here to download 2012 Schedule

Royal Welsh Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Entries close 2nd May

Jud...

Burnview & Lakeview Female Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Annual Collective Show & Sale of in-lamb Suffolk Females - Carlisle

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Beeston Female Sale

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Female Sale - Stirling

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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33rd Annual Collective Show & Sale of In-lamb Ewes & Ewe Lambs - Abergavenny

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Northern Ireland Branch in lamb Ewe Sale (Evening)

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Hadleigh Farmers' Agricultural Association 173rd Annual Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Turriff Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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NSA Members Update - 6th January 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Eastern Region Winter Fair promises to be an excellent event - Friday 27th January 2012.It will also be the first opportunity for many members in the Eastern Region to meet the new NSA Chi...

EBLEX E-News January

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Ambitions for beef and lamb exports in 2012

Bath & West Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Suffolk classes will be judged by Mr C J Holmes, Rookery Flock

Royal Cornwall Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Suffolk classes with be judged by Miss J J Barbour, Ewebank Flock.
Prize schedules, entry forms and further details can be obtained from -
The Secretary
Royal Cornwall Agr...

West Country Club 17th Annual Show & Sale of In lamb ewes and ewe lambs

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Exeter Livestock Centre
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Collective Ram Show & Sale - Carlisle

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Second Collective Ram Sale - Carlisle

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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Lambing 2012 with Specop Suffolks

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Lambs 2012 Specop + Mattemburgh
Drachtige ooien 2012 Mattemburgh &...

Suffolk Sheep Society Council Meeting

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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CT Scanning Update

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

CT Scanner Update
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NADIS Parasite Forecast for February

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Parasite Forecast for February&l...

2012 EBLEX BRP improved Flock Awards

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

This is an annual award made by EBLEX BRP, based on Signet data indicating flocks which have made the greatest genetic improvement ove the past 12 months.
1st   James W Brown & Others - M...

Schmallenberg Virus (SBV)

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Defra and AHVLA have confirmed today that surveillance has identified the presence of Schmallenberg Virus (SBV) in samples from four sheep farms in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk and East Sussex. It is likely that these cases are linked back to...

NSA Briefing on the discovery of Schmallenberg virus in England. 23rd January 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Introduction
Schmallenberg virus has been confirmed by Defra AHVLA to have been found on 4 farms in England, in the counties of East Sussex, Suffolk, and Norfolk. At this stage most farmers should d...

NADIS Health Bulletin January 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Click on link below to see Health Bulletin
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Profit from Performance

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Click on the link below to see the new leaflet from Signet
A Buyer&39;s Guid...

Society Stand takes 1st place at the Eastern Region Winter Fair

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Suffolk Sheep Society Stand was voted the Best Sheep Breed Stand at the first NSA Sheep Event held in 2012. This event took place at Melton Mowbray on Friday 27^th Jan.
The Charollais were 2^nd&l...

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

It is with regret that we inform you that Brian Dyer has passed away following a spell of ill health. Brian as many of you will know was a popular and enthusiastic member of the West Country Club for over 10 years since moving to Langpor...

Update from Western Australia

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The 2012 Birth Notification Form is now availabl...

Shropshire County Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The West Mid Showground.
Judge: Mr David Williams
Entries close Friday 20th April 2012
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CT Scanning Update

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

CT Scanning Dates 2012

Dalkeith Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Judge - Mr Angus Wilson, Bowsden, Moor, Melrose
Interbreed Judge - Mr Charlie symons, Attonburn, yetholm, Kelso
2011 Show saw 55 Suffolks entered and shown on the day, please come along and help make the day ...

LIVE today at 1pm - Schmallenberg virus, experts answer your questions

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Click here to join the Debate.

The Scottish Farmer � supporting farmers since 1893

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Effective from the 10th March issue, readers will see a new look ‘compact tabloid’ with significantly increased pagination. That means there will bemore news, more business, ...

Balmoral Show - Schedule Now Available

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The Livestock Schedule for Balmoral Show is now available below. Judging will take place on Wednesday 16th at 2pm.
Judging this years Suffolk classes will be Mr Gordon Mackie, Drimmie Flock
Click be...

Farmers Weekly Awards 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The Farmers Weekly Awards provides a great opportunity to showcase achievements and innovation.
The Farmers Weekly Awards have become a symbol of the innovation and commitment of British farmers. Now in their eighth y...

Northern Ireland Performance Recorded

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Dungannon Farmers Market
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Scottish Smallholder and Grower Festival

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

A range of classes have been organised. The Schedule includes five sections,
·British Hill and Upland
·Northern Short-tailed
·British Low...

Join the Flock

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

FLOCK is a BIG public art project that anyone can join in with, in fact we positively want you to join in.....

Join the project and contribute to a large scale art installation made up of thousands of woolly pom-pom sheep...

Society Sale - Roscrea

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100
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New Suffolk Stamps released

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Royal mail has just released a set of first class stamps showing six different British breeds of sheep. The Welsh Mountain Badger Face, Dalesbred, Jacob, Suffolk, Soay and Leicester Longwool are the breeds featured.&a...

Findon Sheep Fair

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Entry Form
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NSA Briefing on Schmallenberg virus

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Introduction
As we approach the month of March when the bulk of our flocks lamb, Schmallenberg virus has now been confirmed by Defra AHVLA to have been found on 83 farms in England. The first cases ...

BASCO Problems

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

If you have previously been able to log onto Basco and complete your Autumn Returns and Birth Notifications and are now currently experiencing problems please try to download Basco onto your desktop again using the new instructions below.

Midland & Eastern Branch Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The Branch Show will once again be held in conjunction with the Rutland Agricultural Society on Sunday 3^rdJune 2012 at Burley on the Hill near Oakham, Leicestershire
A full range of 7 classes including ra...

Eblex E-News March 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Welcome
Schmallenberg virus, which the latest figures show has affected 83 holdings in 14 English counties (as of 27 February) as well as a...

Funding Opportunities for Breeders in Wales

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

300 Suffolk Ewe Lambs wanted - for export to Lithuania.

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

300 Suffolk Ewe Lambs - for export to Lithuania.
Mike Adams has recieved a positive enquiry for 300 Suffolk ewe lambs to depart mid summer. The price currently avaiable is £160. To make u...

To NSA Members in England & Wales

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

ADAS and University of Bristol are trying to get a better understanding of the level of sheep scab in England and Wales, with the purpose of gathering information that will help in the possible development of co-ordinated control campaigns. If yo...

NSA Members Update - 9th March 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Welsh EID Database Announcement
Welsh Govt announced yesterday that they are not going to partner with Defra in the tender process that is due to go out later this month to develop a mov...

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

It is with regret that John Hallam has sadly passed away. He established the renowned midlands Seagrave flock in 1939 which to this day is still the largest flock in the area producing top commercial & pedigree rams. He was a lon...

Three Counties Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Judging will take place on Friday 15th June at 9am
Judge Mr M Stuart, Birness Flock.
Click here to download a Schedule

NADIS Health Bulletin

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Click below to see bulletin -
Coccidiosis in Lambs...

Eblex E-News April 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

If nothing else, the Chancellor&39;s Budget Statement underlined what we in the industry have known for a long time - the English red meat industry is crucial to the economy making a swift recovery. A report commissioned by EBLEX, t...

Signet Data Deadline

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Whilst the data deadline was Friday 06 April, but because of the bank holiday, you now have until 12 noon on Friday 13 April to submit your data for the next BLUP run.
...

NSA meeting with Minister

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

NSA were pleased to welcome Jim Paice, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food, to the Darley Stud near Newmarket on the border of Cambridgeshire and Suffolk on Wednesday this week. The Minister was keen to discuss Schmallenberg virus and see ...

Sheep Skin Parasites Survey

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

A copy of the survey is attached and SCOPS would encourage all sheep farmers to complete this and return it by 20th April 2012

Derbyshire County Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Entries close 8th June

Judging wil...

Great news for anyone using the Dalton EID Sheep tag range.

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The clear winner is the new, lightweight and low-cost i-Rototag with an impressive 96.11% successful read rate. This is not only the best result in any of the categories but it also beats the worst tag by nearly...

Suffolk sheep flock wins top award for genetic progress

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Suffolk sheep flock wins top award for genetic progress
The Suffolk winner of the EBLEX Imp...

Wool to Take Centre Stage at NSA Scotsheep

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

WOOL TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT NSA SCOTSHEEP
“The Wool Centre – Rediscover the Wonders of Wool” will be a major feature of NSA Scotsheep to be held at Dumfries ...

NSA Eastern Update

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Schmallenberg virus has certainly affected our region. It has been terrible for those individuals who have experienced the appalling problems the infection can cause at lambing time. You all have our sympathies, but much more than that, I am afra...

United Auctions Client Looking for 20 Suffolk Ewes

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

United Auctions
Client Requires flock of 20 Pedigree Suffolk Ewes.
Contact
George Purves

Dav...

Ballymena Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Judging will take place on 26th May
Suffolk classes will be judged by Mr Pat Greaney, Co. Meath
Download schedule and entry form here
Entries close 16th May
Judging will take place on 2nd June
<...

Anglesey County Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Entries Close 10th July
&...

NSA Members Update - April 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Calling sheep producers – SCOPS need your views
It is now nearly 8 years since the SCOPS principles for sustainable worm control in sheep were launched to the industry. During this time, awarenes...

Eastern Suffolk Sheep Club Carcass Competition Results

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Eastern Suffolk Sheep Club
Carcass Competition Results 18 April 2012
Main s...

Sale of Traditional & Native Breed Livestock

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Entries close 27th May
Contact -
Matt Williams
Welsh Bridge
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY3 8LA
...

NADIS Parasite Forecast for May

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

To view the forecast for May click below
Parasite Foreca...

First Prize Suffolk Lambs Excel

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

The Northern Ireland Branch of the Suffolk Sheep Society held a Spring Lamb Competition at Ballymena Mart on Wednesday 25^th April 2012. The competition had two classes; one for pure bred lambs and another for comm...

Confidence growing among beef and sheep farmers

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Nearly two thirds of beef and sheep farmers are planning to invest in their business in the next 12 months, reflecting growing confidence in the fortunes of the sector. ...

Livestock and Meat Commission Bulletin

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Click below for the latest LMC Bulletin
LMC Bulletin incl. weekly beef and ...

Welsh lambs showing improved conformation but good timing essential

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

New figures have been released which show continued improvement from Welsh sheep farmers in meeting lamb market requirements.
Statistics from 2011, released by red meat promotion agency Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC), show that 58 percen...

Footrot � An Infectious Disease

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

We often forget footrot is an infectious disease, this explains why bringing the ewes into the pens for a day’s trimming and foot bathing then running them through the...

Burwarton Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Entries Close 29th June
There was forwards movement across the categories of prime cattle with all reaching new record highs. Prices were up 15% on the y...

Livestock and Meat Commission Bulletin

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Click below for the latest LMC Bulletin

Eblex E-News April 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Welcome
Entries close 19th May
Cl...

ADAS Fallen Stock Questionnaire

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

ADAS Fallen Stock Questionnaire
Before 2003 the majority of fallen stock was buried, but af...

Prestigious Butchery Awards at NSA Sheep 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Two prestigious butchery awards will be made at NSA Sheep 2012, the industry’s biennial event to be staged by the National Sheep Association at the Three Counties Show Ground, Malvern on Wednesday 4 July.
Ca...

Bury Agricultural Show

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Entries Close 17th June
Eli Tattersall will be judging

West and Central Scotland Suffolk Sheep Club 2011 Flock Competition View Day

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

WEST AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND SUFFOLK SHEEP CLUB
2011 FLOCK COMPETITION VIEW DAY
WEST AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND SUFFOLK SHEEP CLUB
2011 FLOCK COMPETITION VIEW DAY
Lightweight Lambs
1st H Stuart, Davishill
2nd Judith Lorimer, Cadgerford

Enjoy Open Farm Sunday at Seafield Pedigrees

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100

SUNDAY, June 17 is Open Farm Sunday, which is co-ordinated by LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming).
Many farms, including Attwell Farm in Beoley, will be opening up all over the country and organising lots of activities.