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13th May 2016
NSA hears strong messages from Food and Farming Minister
The National Sheep Association (NSA) was greeted with strong and progressive messages from George Eustice, Food and Farming Minister, during a meeting on Wednesday this week (11th May).A representative of NSA office holders took the opportunity to…
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6th May 2016
Sheep breed societies come together for industry update and debate
With so many sheep breeds, crosses and composites in the UK, believed to be more than any other country in the world, an effective information network for the numerous breed societies is essential. Each year the National Sheep Association (NSA)…
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5th May 2016
Top handlers to compete in NSA Scot Sheep sheepdog trial
30 top handlers, including three former international champions, will be competing in an invitation sheepdog trial which will be one of the highlights of Scotland’s national sheep event, NSA Scot Sheep 2016, to be held at Blythbank, West Linton,…
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5th May 2016
Does your vet know about Flock Health Clubs?
NSA is very pleased to be supporting a new initiative by the Sheep Veterinary Society to create Flock Health Clubs around the UK. These clubs will be veterinary-facilitated sheep farmer discussion group aimed at providing a new way to access cost…
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23rd April 2016
Industry experts to address NSA Scot Sheep Seminars
Industry experts will be giving their views on a range of topics relating to the sheep industry in a comprehensive seminar programme at NSA Scot Sheep 2016, on Wednesday 1st June.The one-day event, held every two years, will be held on the…
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15th April 2016
Record total of sheep breed exhibits at NSA Scot Sheep 2016
A record total of 43 sheep breed exhibitors, 30 breed societies and 13 individual breeders/companies, will be on display at NSA Scot Sheep 2016 to be held at Blythbank Estate, West Linton, Peeblesshire, courtesy of host farmers Glenrath Farms Ltd on…
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12th April 2016
Farmers voice animal welfare concerns linked to proposed lynx introduction
Following the release of a National Sheep Association (NSA) report on The wider consequences of the introduction of Eurasian lynx to the UK, farmers within the UK and further afield have voiced concerns about the impact the predator would have on…
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8th April 2016
New report reveals wider consequences of releasing lynx in the UK countryside
An industry roundtable discussion in London today (Friday 8th April) marked the release of a new report by the National Sheep Association (NSA) on The wider consequences of the introduction of Eurasian lynx to the UK.The report, providing researched…
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7th April 2016
NSA celebrates release of two new sheep books with prize draw
To celebrate the release of two new books for the sheep sector, NSA has two copies of both Ken Riggall’s biography and Andrew Humprey’s upland management guide to give away.Ken Riggall’s A Shepherd and his Flock: 50 Years with Suffolk Sheep plots…
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6th April 2016
Sheep shearing extravaganza at NSA Scot Sheep 2016 and new supershear open challenge
A Scotland v England inter-district challenge between 10 Scottish districts and an exciting new open competition will keep sheep shearing enthusiasts enthralled at NSA Scot Sheep Wednesday 1st June this year.The venue for this year’s event,…
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1st April 2016
Ewe hogg sale to be a feature of NSA Scot Sheep 2016
15 different breeds of ewe hoggs will be on offer in pairs as part of a special select show and sale at NSA Scot Sheep on Wednesday 1st June 2016.Scotland's one-day biennial national sheep event is organised by NSA Scottish Region, with RBS as main…
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1st April 2016
Commitment needed to support UK agriculture, regardless of Brexit outcome
With the referendum on Britain’s membership in the EU looming, the National Sheep Association (NSA) claims it is impossible for farmers to make an objective decision on how to vote due to a major lack of detail on how the Government would continue…
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24th March 2016
NSA urges farmers who’ve experienced dog attacks to get in touch
With the lambing season in full swing for many sheep farmers, the aftermath of a dog attack during this time of year has an even greater potential detrimental to farming businesses.The National Sheep Association (NSA) is therefore asking farmers…
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1st March 2016
Online forecast maps warns sheep farmers about risk of nematodirosis in lambs
Again this year, NSA is supporting the online nematodirus forecasting tool from SCOPS (Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep) - and is delighted to announce improvements made this year to the free service.With spring fast approaching the…
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26th February 2016
Opportunity for the younger generation to demonstrate their skills at NSA Scot Sheep 2016
Keen and enthusiastic youngsters with an interest in sheep will have the opportunity to compete and demonstrate their skills in the Young Shepherd of the Year competition at NSA Scot Sheep this year, Wednesday 1st June at Blythbank Farm, West Linton…
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9th February 2016
Joint plea for dog owners to act responsibly around sheep
With the traditional lambing season approaching and reports of dog attacks on sheep increasing, the National Sheep Association (NSA) and RSPCA have teamed up to urge dog owners to take extra care.Every year sheep are killed, maimed and miscarry…
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5th February 2016
NSA cultivating the next generation of the sheep industry
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is thrilled to announce the 12 individuals selected to represent the sheep industry in its 2016 Next Generation Ambassador programme, following an extremely competitive selection process.This year’s impressive…
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25th January 2016
‘Adding value’ is the focus of NSA Sheep 2016
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is forging ahead with exciting plans for NSA Sheep 2016, working to a theme of ‘adding value to the sheep industry’ - and this year NSA members get even more value, as it’s free for them to attend.Phil Stocker,…
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20th January 2016
Outstanding contribution to the sheep industry recognised in NSA award
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has announced the 2015 winner of the highly regarded George Hedley Memorial Award as Julie Sedgewick from County Durham.With a career spanning more than 25 years, Julie has been singled out for the award…
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18th January 2016
Double win for NSA Scottish Region in first prize draw of 2016
Luck was on the side of NSA Scottish Region members Sue Francis and Caroline Nelson after they each recommended a family member or friend to join NSA and received a £200 voucher as a result.NSA has teamed up with FecpakG2, Cox Agri/Ritchey and JG…
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14th January 2016
NSA encourages sheep farmers to get behind #Sheep365
Supporting and promoting British lamb production has seen a positive upturn since the success of #BritishLambWeek in autumn 2015, and National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging sheep farming Twitter fans to follow this into 2016 by supporting the…
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11th January 2016
Sheep industry can play positive role in flood prevention
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is calling for a holistic and balanced approach to flood mitigation – and one that involves the sheep industry rather than wrongly pointing the finger at a vital part of the land management jigsaw.NSA has…
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10th December 2015
Shetland Island farmer receives boost to data recording inventory
As the NSA 2015 membership recruitment campaign draws to a close, it was the turn of Shetland Island farmer John Odie to receive the penultimate prize of an EID stick reader kit.NSA teamed up with Shearwell Data in 2015 to give away one stick reader…
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24th November 2015
NSA and SVS join forces to highlight risk of Defra cuts to disease surveillance
The National Sheep Association (NSA) and Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) have come together to highlight the need for Defra to prioritise animal health and disease surveillance as it handles the latest round of Government cuts.The two organisations…
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