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Thursday 24th April, 2025
Less than 1 month until NSA Welsh Sheep
NSA Welsh Sheep 2025 is an essential flock technical event, combining a great day out with the opportunity to learn, engage and refresh.This year, it will be hosted at Tregoyd farm, near Hay on Wye in the Welsh Borders.The theme this year is…

Thursday 24th April, 2025
NSA North Sheep 2025 Unveils New Animal Health Area to Boost Flock Productivity
NSA North Sheep 2025 is proud to introduce the Animal Health Area, a ground-breaking addition to this year’s event designed to equip sheep farmers with the latest research, technology and practical skills to enhance flock health and productivity.In…

Wednesday 16th April, 2025
Upland destocking must feature in wildfire discussions, says NSA
The NSA believes the worrying spate of wildfires across the UK should spark discussion on upland management and the unintended consequences of destocking.Recent reductions in stocking rates of the UK’s uplands, NSA is concerned, is having unintended…

Tuesday 15th April, 2025
NSA welcomes support from RSCPA during sheep worrying week
During sheep worrying week, April 14th-21st, RSPCA stood alongside NSA in raising awareness by publishing the following press release. RPSCA also shares advice on responsible dog walking, which is available here.This Sheep Worrying Week (April 14…

Monday 14th April, 2025
Sheep worrying by dogs – The ongoing threat to animal welfare and farmer livelihoods
An ongoing failure of UK dog owners to recognise the threat their pet animals pose to farm livestock is leading to continued devastating attacks on sheep, says the National Sheep Association.This message comes as the sheep farming charity begins its…