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Gene markers on test on Suffolk sheep 09/07/2007 00:00:00 FWi Suffolk sheep breeders will be some of the first in the UK to benefit from gene markers developed in New Zealand for footrot tolerance and cold survival. Speaking via a … Continue reading
For Stuart Davies in Lower Chapel, Brecon, sheep farming isn’t so much a business as his passion. Having spent many years as a contract shearer running a small flock in his spare time, Stuart has worked hard to get a … Continue reading
Stong lamb entry at Ashford Market A good entry of lambs for Ashford Market’s first Friday sale of the season saw several pens of prime lambs on offer as well as strong store prices. The best stores went at about … Continue reading
With bluetongue restrictions making it hard for Stockton-on-Teme Suffolk breeder John Sinnett to attend any society sales this year his decision to hold an on-farm sale last weekend proved right with a top of 1600gns achieved twice. First at this … Continue reading
Youngstock – FG | 8 February, 2008 Teenager Tom Cox has surpassed all expectations for his young age. His tenacious dedication to his pedigree flock and unwavering commitment to the family farm is something to aspire to. Angela Calvert reports. … Continue reading
FORWARD planning and a well executed, tried and tested ‘system’ are the key to easing management and maximising lamb sales on a 3,000 ewe Shropshire Farm. Credit: © FARMERS GUARDIAN please contact 01772 799445. Key to the farm’s performance is … Continue reading
New Lamb Feeder from Trouw Nutrition23/01/08 Trouw Nutrition has launched a simple, heated, re-constituted milk feeder unit to help shepherds maximise orphan and third lamb early life growth rates highly cost-effectively. The Milkivit Denkamilk Lamb Suckler feeder sits outside the … Continue reading