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28th June 2024
Respected auctioneer presented with prestigious NSA Scotland award.
On Thursday 20th June 2024 at a packed Quality Meat Scotland industry breakfast reception NSA Scotland was honoured to highlight the work of NSA Scotland to highly esteemed attendees and present the 2024 NSA Scotland Silver Salver for outstanding…
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30th April 2024
NSA campaign takes positive steps to increased awareness on serious issue of sheep worrying by dogs
The latest sheep worrying by dogs campaign from the National Sheep Association (NSA) has brought together the agricultural industry, rural police crime teams and dog owning members of the public in a bid to improve awareness of the threat dogs can…
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5th March 2024
Shepherding work made easier thanks to NSA prize giveaway
Shepherding work has been made easier this year for one Cornish turned Scottish sheep farmer. As the lucky new winner of the 2023 NSA prize giveaway, Kim Courtauld from Argyll can now make good use of his prize of a 3.0m Porta-Yards mobile sheep…
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19th January 2024
NSA Scotland to gain insight to Scotland’s newest wool depot
Scottish sheep farmers, crofters and the wider industry are invited to join the National Sheep Association (NSA) for an informative tour of British Wool’s Selkirk depot on Friday 2nd February as part of the Association’s Annual Regional Member’s…
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1st December 2023
NSA Scottish Region celebrates Lamb for St Andrew’s day, at home and abroad
There was an air of celebration among NSA Scottish Region members last night (Thursday 30th November), with many years of effort to drive ‘Lamb for St Andrew’s Day’ culminating in a traditional dinner in Lauder, Scottish Borders, at the same time as…
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30th November 2023
NSA Scottish Region supports the country’s future shepherds at LiveScot event
The Scottish Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) was pleased to witness a positive future for its sheep sector from capable young handlers demonstrating their knowledge and skills at last weekend’s LiveScot event. LiveScot is the…
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16th November 2023
Young UK sheep farmers given chance to join renowned development programme
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to announce the opening of applications for its successful and highly respected NSA Next Generation Ambassador programme. The programme gives young sheep farming enthusiasts the opportunity to become…
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9th November 2023
Celebrate Lamb for St Andrews Day with NSA Scotland
Scottish sheep farmers will be treated to an evening of delicious food and celebration as NSA Scotland holds its Lamb for St Andrews’ Day Dinner later this month. The dinner, that will take place on the evening of Thursday 30th November at…
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4th October 2023
Further progress made on veterinary attestations
A further meeting took place on Thursday (28th September) between Defra and industry to keep the pressure up on preparing for the introduction of the requirement for farms to have had a veterinary attestation in order for products to be exported…
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3rd October 2023
NSA welcomes long awaited Animal Welfare Committee report
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraged by some of the recommendations made in the ‘Animal Welfare Committee report on the Implications of Castration and Tailing in Sheep’, recently made available by Scottish Government.The Association is…
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2nd October 2023
NSA Scottish Region welcomes long-awaited Scottish Ag Bill
The Scottish Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased the long wait for clarity in the Scottish livestock sector is over, with the publication of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill.NSA Scottish Region welcomes…
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2nd October 2023
NSA looking for full-time Technical Communications Officer and part-time Northern Ireland Region Coordinator
A new position at the National Sheep Association (NSA) has created an exciting opportunity for a passionate communicator to join a dedicated team working on behalf of the UK sheep sector.The position of NSA Technical Communications Officer will suit…
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26th September 2023
NSA welcomes improved availability of vaccines at crucial time
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming news that stock levels of vaccines protecting breeding ewes from enzootic abortion (EAE) are returning to normal after recent shortages. As the UK sheep breeding season gets underway, later lambing…
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22nd September 2023
NSA Scotland Field Day set to inspire and inform this Autumn
Scotland’s sheep farmers can maximise their flock health this Autumn as the Scottish Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA), alongside industry experts, welcomes producers to its first ‘NSA Scotland Field Day’ on Tuesday 31st October…
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22nd September 2023
NSA webinar to provide advice on the current sheep vaccine shortage
The ongoing impact of the UK livestock vaccine shortage will be the hot topic of discussion for sheep farmers joining the National Sheep Association (NSA) Breakfast Club webinar next month. As farmers continue to experience issues sourcing…
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13th September 2023
Buy British message welcomed by NSA as Government pledges further support for the nation’s agriculture
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraged by Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Therese Coffey’s announcement yesterday (Tuesday 12th September) providing further information on the Sustainable Farming Incentive…
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1st September 2023
Share your story of lamb production as a Love Lamb Ambassador
The search is on for two enthusiastic UK sheep producers who can share their sheep farming stories with the public as the faces of an industry campaign to promote naturally delicious lamb and the sustainable farming methods used to produce it.The…
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29th August 2023
NSA urges sheep farmers to do all they can to avoid buying in more than bargained for
With the breeding sheep sales season in full swing, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraging sheep farmers to do what they can to reduce risks of disease transmission when buying in replacement stock.NSA Chief Executive Phil Stocker says:…
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29th August 2023
British Heritage Sheep adds diversity and flavour to Love Lamb Week 2023
British Heritage Sheep is a scheme that celebrates the subtlety contrasting tastes and provenance of native sheep breeds found in the UK, and the wider benefits they bring to the countryside. And this Love Lamb Week, the initiative is encouraging UK…
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16th August 2023
NSA highlights importance of buying British food amid challenging weather and increased imports
Looking ahead to this winter, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraging the public and government to work even harder to support British produce.Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, says: “This summer is proving to be another challenging one…
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10th August 2023
NSA events successfully celebrate the best of UK sheep farming
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is celebrating a successful summer of events across England, Wales and Northern Ireland that have welcomed sheep farmers for enjoyable and informative days out and celebrated all that is great about the UK sheep…
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3rd August 2023
Support on offer for UK shearers and wool handlers wanting a working holiday in Australia
NSA member Lesley Prior has made NSA aware of an opportunity for young UK sheep shearers and wool handlers to apply for training and support in Australia.Australian Wool Innovation is offering a pastoral award to UK citizens considering a working…
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28th July 2023
Action needed to protect UK sheep flock from vaccine crisis, says NSA
With livestock health under ever increasing scrutiny, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is highlighting the critical need to address the ongoing issues with disruption to animal vaccine supply.NSA, has, for the past 24 months, raised serious…
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26th July 2023
NSA embraces proactive flock health in new NSA event this autumn
The National Sheep Association (NSA) will celebrate the work of UK sheep farmers in keeping the national flock healthy with a dedicated ‘Sheep Health Week’ this October.From breeding to nutrition, so many factors are instrumental in ensuring optimum…
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21st July 2023
Be alert to heightened risk of sheep worrying attacks during summer holidays, warns NSA
As peak summer holiday season arrives in the UK the National Sheep Association (NSA) is issuing a reminder to holidaymakers of the risk posed by their pet dogs to sheep they may meet on their countryside breaks. During walks in the countryside, it…
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19th July 2023
NSA & Rurtech Tupping Giveaway
***Click here to become a member***Terms and Conditions:NSA is giving away six essential tupping kits to six new members. The essential tupping kits are made up of two MATINGMARK Harnesses, two red and two blue MATINGMARK Crayons.Entry to the…
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17th July 2023
Buy and sell the best at an NSA Ram Sale
Sheep farmers looking to add to their flocks this coming breeding season can have a choice from the very best, quality, inspected stock as the National Sheep Association (NSA) Ram Sales return at six locations across England and Wales this August…
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11th July 2023
SCOPS webinars to provide real-world advice on checking if a worming treatment has been effective
To continue to build on its role of providing practical advice for sheep farmers, vets, prescribers and advisers, the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group is offering two free-to-attend webinars in mid-July.Vets, Registered Animal…
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3rd July 2023
The sheep sector’s path to net zero begins with new innovative project
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to begin work alongside industry partners to help deliver a new project designed to breed low methane producing sheep, in turn helping sheep farmers make a positive contribution to UK agriculture’s…
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1st July 2023
NSA Instagram Giveaway – July 2023
The National Sheep Association is giving away three Herdy mugs at random to three lucky recipients who simply follow the official NSA Instagram page @nationalsheep by Monday 31st July, 5pm.Terms and Conditions:The following terms and conditions…
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