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NSA Event Reports

4th February 2014 NSA Marches Region/Eblex Lambing Management Meeting Attendance was good at this joint meeting with Eblex focusing on the nutritional and health requirements of ewes in the critical pre-lambing and post-lambing periods. The meeting featured a market update and outlook, a summary of health and welfare… Read More
31st January 2014 NSA Scottish Region AGM and Dinner The NSA Scottish Region’s AGM, which was held on the 31st January in Edinburgh, saw Chairman Sybil Macpherson continue in her role and Ian Hepburn return as Vice Chairman, with Neale McQuistin and Sybil representing Scotland on the NSA Board.Maimie… Read More
31st January 2014 NSA Eastern Region Winter Fair The inhospitable weather did nothing to deter visitors to the NSA Eastern Region Winter Fair at Melton Mowbray Market in Leicestershire on Friday 31st January.There was great deal of interest in the large range of trade stands and good uptake of the… Read More
29th November 2013 - 30th November 2013 NSA and NAAC Livestock Contractors Event There is no doubt that the joint NSA and NAAC Contractors Meeting held at the end of November last year was very successful in many ways and much appreciated by those that attended.There has not been a similar meeting for a number of years and was,… Read More
26th November 2013 NSA Central Region 2012 AGM The 2012 Central Region AGM was held at the Bluebell, Tissington, in November. Bob Payne continues as Chairman for one last and final year, Anne Payne continues as Regional Manager/Secretary and Helen Battye remains as Honorary Treasurer. The NSA… Read More
25th November 2013 NSA South West Region Open Meeting November 2013 NSA South West Region held a well-attended meeting in South Molton with the topic of rumen fluke. Vet Barry McInerney from Norbrook gave a talk on rumen fluke. The evening was kindly sponsored by Norbrook. Some farmers left the meeting wondering if… Read More
25th November 2013 NSA Scottish Region CAP Conference A NSA Scottish Region CAP conference held in late 2013 provided a unique opportunity for Scottish sheep farmers to voice their opinion and ensure they were heard, and was the first of many on-going events where NSA collected the necessary views to… Read More
19th November 2013 NSA Northern Ireland Region AGM The NSA Northern Ireland Region AGM saw John Blaney elected as Regional Chariman. John will be assisted by Campbell Tweed of Cairncastle as Vice Chairman.John farms 600 acres of hill and 30 acres of lowland in the heart of Antrim Glens. He is… Read More
13th November 2013 NSA South East AGM (and Animal Health Meeting 4 of 4) The NSA South East Region AGM took place at Plumpton College on 13th November, where all office holders remained in place. Janet Knight was elected onto the Regional Committee.The AGM featured a presentation by MSD on Schmallenberg virus and a… Read More
1st November 2013 - 3rd November 2013 Sheep Breeders Round Table A highlight of the Sheep Breeders Round Table in November, held in Nottinghamshire and attracting more than 170 pedigree and commercial farmers, scientists and industry representatives, was a debate over whether genomics is cost effective for the UK… Read More
16th October 2013 NSA South East Animal Health Meeting (3 of 4) NSA South East Region held a series of animal health meetings in Autumn 2014. Each meeting covered the need for nutritional supplements with Jonathan Guy and the latest on SBV with MSD Animal Health and Merial Animal Health.  Read More
15th October 2013 NSA South East Animal Health Meeting (2 of 4) NSA South East Region held a series of animal health meetings in Autumn 2014. Each meeting covered the need for nutritional supplements with Jonathan Guy and the latest on SBV with MSD Animal Health and Merial Animal Health.  Read More
9th October 2013 NSA Eastern Region 2012 AGM NSA Eastern Region held its 2012 AGM in September. The annual election of officers and committee members took place with Andrew Foulds returned as Regional Chairman and Dan Phipps as Vice Chairman. Jonathan Barber remains as Regional Manager… Read More
3rd October 2013 NSA South East Animal Health Meeting (1 of 4) NSA South East Region held a series of animal health meetings in Autumn 2014. Each meeting covered the need for nutritional supplements with Jonathan Guy and the latest on SBV with MSD Animal Health and Merial Animal Health.  Read More
23rd September 2013 NSA Wales and Border Main Ram Sale At the NSA Wales & Border Main Ram Sale at Builth Wells, a very strong commercial demand underpinned a buoyant event, with 4,524 rams sold to an average of £459.97. Clearance was 87%, up from 84% in 2012, and the sale grossed £2.08m.Stephen… Read More
20th September 2013 NSA Eastern Region Ram Sale 2013 Held at Melton Mowbray Market. Full report to follow. Read More
22nd August 2013 NSA 2013 AGM Notice is hereby given that the 120th Annual General Meeting of the National Sheep Association will be held at Moredun, Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan, Penicuik (near Edinburgh), EH26 0PZ, at 10am on Thursday 22nd August 2013.To send your… Read More
21st August 2013 Third NSA Breed Society Forum To be held at Moredun, Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan, Penicuik (near Edinburgh), EH26 0PZ. Open to all NSA affiliated breed societies and associations. Programme available here. Read More
19th August 2013 NSA Eastern Region Sale of mixed breed pedigree shearling rams Download a catalogue for the sale, to be held at Rugby Farmers Mart, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, here. Read More
14th August 2013 NSA South West Region Ram Sale 2013 Download a catalogue here, for the sale to be held at Exeter Livestock Centre on Wednesday 14th August. Enquiries to Sue Martyn on 01409 271385, 07967 512660 or suem@nationalsheep.org.uk. Read More
5th August 2013 NSA Wales and Border Early Ram Sale 2013 Held at Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells. Full reprot to follow. Read More
25th July 2013 NSA South West Region Schmallenberg Meeting To be held on Thursday 25thJuly, 7.30pm at Fingle Glen Golf Hotel, Tedburn St Mary, Exeter, EX6 6AF. Guest speaker Professor Peter Mertens of the Pirbright Institute will speak on ‘Schmallenberg - a novel pathogen in Europe’, and Mandy Cuthbert of… Read More
22nd July 2013 - 25th July 2013 Royal Welsh Show with NSA Sheep Centre Details from Helen Davies on 01938 590535 or helen@nationalsheep.org.uk. Read More
1st July 2013 NSA Sheep Northern Ireland 2013 Ballymena Market. Enquiries to Edwards Adamson - 07711 071290 - edward.adamson1@googlemail.com Read More
20th June 2013 - 23rd June 2013 Royal Highland Show with NSA Sheep Centre Details from Euan Emslie - 01430 441870, 07718 908523 or euan@appliedremedies.co.uk. Read More
13th June 2013 NSA South East Farm Walk Farm walk hosted by NSA South East Regional Chairman Andrew Barr, 2pm at Place Farm, Firle, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6LP. Please let Bob Blanden know you plan to attend – call 07860 689391 or email blanden@btinernet.com. Read More
11th June 2013 NSA Sheep South West NSA SW is delighted that NSA Sheep SW will be held at Moortown Barton, Knowstone, South Molton, this year. The Snell family are extremely enthusiastic hosts and looking forward to the day with preparations well in hand, both by Michael and David and… Read More
8th June 2013 NSA Eastern Region Event The Youthful Shepherds’ Event on Saturday 8th June replaces the NSA Eastern Region’s annual farm walk and so all Eastern Regional members are invited to the 8th June event and the BBQ afterwards (more information under "NSA Youthful Shepherds'… Read More
8th June 2013 NSA Youthful Shepherds Event (new for 2013) An event for young people working in the sheep sector, or keen to work in the sheep sector, to develop their skills, knowledge and contacts. A unique opportunity for new and potential new entrants to have access to industry leaders and influencers,… Read More
5th June 2013 NSA North Sheep 2013 Crimplehead Farm, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, North YorkshireEnquiries to Julie Sedgewick - 07836 773888 - jas@nationalsheep.org.ukwww.northsheep.org.uk  Read More
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