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Ann is a passionate and dedicated vet with a special focus on flock health. She runs Scotland’s first sheep-only veterinary practice, Lurgan Sheep Vet, offering practical, flock-focused support to improve flock health, profitability, and sustainable farm management. Her mission is to help Scottish sheep farmers build healthier, more profitable flocks through long-term, evidence-based solutions. Alongside her clinical work, she is completing a part-time PhD at the University of Edinburgh on sustainable lamb production, focusing on co-infection, metabolism, and lamb survival. Ann and her husband also run Lurgan Farm, a Blackface hill farm in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, which keeps her closely connected to the day-to-day realities of sheep farming.

Lee-Anne’s journey into sustainable veterinary practice began at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, where she graduated in 2007. Since then, she’s dedicated her career to farm animal health across the north-east of England, becoming an advanced practitioner in both cattle and sheep health, and production. Her commitment to evidence-based practice led her to pursue an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Aberystwyth, deepening her understanding of how veterinary science and sustainable farming principles can be integrated. In 2021, Lee-Anne founded The Fold Farm Vets as an independent, farm-only practice serving 300 predominantly beef and sheep clients across Northumberland and Durham. Working closely with the same clients over many years, she’s witnessed firsthand how farms that move away from chemical and mechanical dependency often become more profitable and resilient. This experience inspired her to establish Ruminant Revival – a way to reach more farmers who want to challenge conventional approaches and transition toward more resilient, ecologically integrated systems. Lee-Anne believes farming can be both profitable and sustainable when guided by veterinary science, careful observation, and respect for natural processes. Her vision is simple: to help farmers take pride in their work, improve their quality of life, and build businesses fit for future challenges

Specialising in Developing a breeding plan for a commercial flock, developing a recording or data management plan, developing a parasite control plan, producing a flock health plan and interpretation of feed and forage analyses.

Tabitha is a Farming Advisor working for the Soil Association alongside farming with her partner on a hill farm in Northumberland, producing pedigree cattle and sheep. Tabitha’s main focus is on the practical application of research within the farming sector and supporting businesses to be in the best position moving forward. Specialising in sheep, animal health as a qualified RAMA, and agroecological systems.

Specialising in sheep, animal health and agroecological systems.

I live in Barnard Castle, County Durham, and work for a Clitheroe-based company. I am happy to work with farmers across the UK, but currently, most of my work is from Derbyshire to the Scottish borders from the East coast to the West coast. My experiences, qualifications and background allow me to provide advice to farmers relating to nutrition, grassland management, health planning and disease control. A qualified vet in 1999, I spent 15 years in mainly farm animal practice, before moving to a consultancy role, and then Dugdale Nutrition where I provide on farm advice directly to farmers, as well as via the sales team. I am also involved in formulations and feed safety within the mill. My aim is to support farmers to make the right decisions to prevent diseases, improve health and be proactive to increase their productivity and profitability.

Holding a BSc in Bioveterinary Science and MSc in Animal Nutrition, Sarah is currently employed by Rumenco/Nettex as a Technical Associate. Sarah can offer advice relating to all areas of sheep nutrition, with a particular interest in minerals, and recommendations for dietary interventions to help optimise flock health and profitability whilst minimising environmental impact.

Specialising in producing a flock health plan, developing a parasite control plan, rationing housed pregnant ewe diet, planning feeds for lambs and interpretation of feed and forage analyses.

Countryside stewardship/SFI: I have been involved with over 50 SFI applications alongside several successful capital grant applications, and worked across multiple higher-tier CSS applications and involved with the Penrith 2 Kendal Arc Landscape Recovery Scheme Farm Management: Since working with GSC Grays I have been involved with multiple in-hand farming operations, including an estate running 2000 breeding ewes and 50 suckler cows. I am now personally responsible for the management of 2 in-hand operations making practical decisions on a day-to-day basis. Budgeting and financial monitoring: I have several clients where I have prepared budgets and forecasts for and now assist in the monitoring of their financial performance, offering recommendations to become more efficient and sustainable

Lee-Anne’s journey into sustainable veterinary practice began at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, where she graduated in 2007. Since then, she’s dedicated her career to farm animal health across the north-east of England, becoming an advanced practitioner in both cattle and sheep health, and production. Her commitment to evidence-based practice led her to pursue an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Aberystwyth, deepening her understanding of how veterinary science and sustainable farming principles can be integrated. In 2021, Lee-Anne founded The Fold Farm Vets as an independent, farm-only practice serving 300 predominantly beef and sheep clients across Northumberland and Durham. Working closely with the same clients over many years, she’s witnessed firsthand how farms that move away from chemical and mechanical dependency often become more profitable and resilient. This experience inspired her to establish Ruminant Revival – a way to reach more farmers who want to challenge conventional approaches and transition toward more resilient, ecologically integrated systems. Lee-Anne believes farming can be both profitable and sustainable when guided by veterinary science, careful observation, and respect for natural processes. Her vision is simple: to help farmers take pride in their work, improve their quality of life, and build businesses fit for future challenges

Specialising in Developing a breeding plan for a commercial flock, developing a recording or data management plan, developing a parasite control plan, producing a flock health plan and interpretation of feed and forage analyses.

I am farm consultant specialising in sustainable livestock production across a variety of farming systems. I am based just outside of the Lake District National Park and run a small flock of rare breed sheep. I am particularly interested in sustainable livestock production through grassland management, soil health and regenerative farming practices. My ambition is to help farmers produce a more profitable and thus efficient livestock system which fits in with their ambitions and strengths.

Specialising in drafting a business plan, identifying key performance indicators and targets (including benchmarking), accessing agri-environmental schemes, interpretation of feed and forage analyses and development of nutrient management plan.

Melissa is an enthusiastic farm vet with a special interest in sheep health and production. She runs the Flock Health Club at Wright & Morten Farm Vets, running interactive meetings and workshops throughout the year, alongside offering bespoke, tailored services to the members to improve flock efficiency and productivity. Alongside her clinical work, she is actively working towards her Advanced Practitioner Certificate in Sheep Health and Production. In addition to her professional commitments to the sheep industry, she is actively involved in her husband’s family beef and sheep farm which allows her to be well connected to the realities of sheep farming.

I live in Barnard Castle, County Durham, and work for a Clitheroe-based company. I am happy to work with farmers across the UK, but currently, most of my work is from Derbyshire to the Scottish borders from the East coast to the West coast. My experiences, qualifications and background allow me to provide advice to farmers relating to nutrition, grassland management, health planning and disease control. A qualified vet in 1999, I spent 15 years in mainly farm animal practice, before moving to a consultancy role, and then Dugdale Nutrition where I provide on farm advice directly to farmers, as well as via the sales team. I am also involved in formulations and feed safety within the mill. My aim is to support farmers to make the right decisions to prevent diseases, improve health and be proactive to increase their productivity and profitability.

Holding a BSc in Bioveterinary Science and MSc in Animal Nutrition, Sarah is currently employed by Rumenco/Nettex as a Technical Associate. Sarah can offer advice relating to all areas of sheep nutrition, with a particular interest in minerals, and recommendations for dietary interventions to help optimise flock health and profitability whilst minimising environmental impact.

Specialising in producing a flock health plan, developing a parasite control plan, rationing housed pregnant ewe diet, planning feeds for lambs and interpretation of feed and forage analyses.

I am an independent and holistically trained beef and sheep systems consultant. I am a third-generation farmer in southwest Lincolnshire and am transitioning the family mixed farm towards a more regenerative and biological approach. I have a strong technical background and work with beef and sheep farmers across the UK. My work covers livestock production, grazing systems and sustainable farming techniques. I work with farmers who want to challenge their current practices, particularly on grass and forage utilisation, and biological farming approaches. I specialise in facilitating discussion groups and meetings. I was one of the attendees on Integrity Soils’ CREATE UK course, which is intensive programme designed to train and empower consultants and coaches in the theory, principles and practices behind healthy, agroecological systems. I am one of the founders of Carbon Calling CIC, which is building a community of farmers who support and learn from one another to make their farm and themselves healthier and happier. I do a monthly podcast – ReGenAg chat – with the Carbon Calling co-founder Nic Renison, who runs a regenerative farm in Cumbria with her husband Reno. See carboncalling.farm. I do a podcast - Sheep Geeks - with Dr Nerys Wright, independent sheep consultant, where we talk to farmers, advisers and vets about sheep.

Lee-Anne’s journey into sustainable veterinary practice began at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, where she graduated in 2007. Since then, she’s dedicated her career to farm animal health across the north-east of England, becoming an advanced practitioner in both cattle and sheep health, and production. Her commitment to evidence-based practice led her to pursue an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Aberystwyth, deepening her understanding of how veterinary science and sustainable farming principles can be integrated. In 2021, Lee-Anne founded The Fold Farm Vets as an independent, farm-only practice serving 300 predominantly beef and sheep clients across Northumberland and Durham. Working closely with the same clients over many years, she’s witnessed firsthand how farms that move away from chemical and mechanical dependency often become more profitable and resilient. This experience inspired her to establish Ruminant Revival – a way to reach more farmers who want to challenge conventional approaches and transition toward more resilient, ecologically integrated systems. Lee-Anne believes farming can be both profitable and sustainable when guided by veterinary science, careful observation, and respect for natural processes. Her vision is simple: to help farmers take pride in their work, improve their quality of life, and build businesses fit for future challenges

Specialising in Developing a breeding plan for a commercial flock, developing a recording or data management plan, developing a parasite control plan, producing a flock health plan and interpretation of feed and forage analyses.

Coming from a sheep and beef farm in South Wales, I work for Cymru Agricultural & Rural Advice (CARA) as an Agricultural and Business Consultant. In 2022, I graduated from the University of Reading with a BSc Honours degree in Agricultural Business Management. Covering areas from livestock technical advice, business and environmental across the whole of Wales, I am also an approved advisor for Farming Connect. I have extensive experience in both sheep and beef systems in the UK and New Zealand where I was head shepherd on sheep dairy farms in the Waikato region.

Holding a BSc in Bioveterinary Science and MSc in Animal Nutrition, Sarah is currently employed by Rumenco/Nettex as a Technical Associate. Sarah can offer advice relating to all areas of sheep nutrition, with a particular interest in minerals, and recommendations for dietary interventions to help optimise flock health and profitability whilst minimising environmental impact.

Specialising in producing a flock health plan, developing a parasite control plan, rationing housed pregnant ewe diet, planning feeds for lambs and interpretation of feed and forage analyses.

Lee-Anne’s journey into sustainable veterinary practice began at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, where she graduated in 2007. Since then, she’s dedicated her career to farm animal health across the north-east of England, becoming an advanced practitioner in both cattle and sheep health, and production. Her commitment to evidence-based practice led her to pursue an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Aberystwyth, deepening her understanding of how veterinary science and sustainable farming principles can be integrated. In 2021, Lee-Anne founded The Fold Farm Vets as an independent, farm-only practice serving 300 predominantly beef and sheep clients across Northumberland and Durham. Working closely with the same clients over many years, she’s witnessed firsthand how farms that move away from chemical and mechanical dependency often become more profitable and resilient. This experience inspired her to establish Ruminant Revival – a way to reach more farmers who want to challenge conventional approaches and transition toward more resilient, ecologically integrated systems. Lee-Anne believes farming can be both profitable and sustainable when guided by veterinary science, careful observation, and respect for natural processes. Her vision is simple: to help farmers take pride in their work, improve their quality of life, and build businesses fit for future challenges

Specialising in Developing a breeding plan for a commercial flock, developing a recording or data management plan, developing a parasite control plan, producing a flock health plan and interpretation of feed and forage analyses.

I am an independent farm business consultant, based in the Cotswolds, specialising in supporting progressive sheep farming businesses across a range of farming systems. With 15 years farm business consultancy experience and 10 years practical sheep farming and shepherding experience, I blend practical with theoretical to support clients in elevating and developing their business. I specialise in budgeting, benchmarking, cashflow monitoring, business plans, grants, succession and transition planning as well as tenancy applications and agricultural justification reports. I also deliver agricultural training and facilitation services, both face to face and online. Alongside my consultancy work I also run a flock of native sheep, selling direct to customers, which helps keep me connected to the day to day realities faced by sheep farmers. I have worked on large commercial flocks so approach consultancy work with a clear commercial and practical understanding of what works and the financial impact it will have. My aim is to offer professional, practical and pragmatic advice to help clients identify both their objectives and goals and give confidence to challenge the current systems in order to help them develop a thriving, profitable business long term.

Coming from a sheep and beef farm in South Wales, I work for Cymru Agricultural & Rural Advice (CARA) as an Agricultural and Business Consultant. In 2022, I graduated from the University of Reading with a BSc Honours degree in Agricultural Business Management. Covering areas from livestock technical advice, business and environmental across the whole of Wales, I am also an approved advisor for Farming Connect. I have extensive experience in both sheep and beef systems in the UK and New Zealand where I was head shepherd on sheep dairy farms in the Waikato region.

Holding a BSc in Bioveterinary Science and MSc in Animal Nutrition, Sarah is currently employed by Rumenco/Nettex as a Technical Associate. Sarah can offer advice relating to all areas of sheep nutrition, with a particular interest in minerals, and recommendations for dietary interventions to help optimise flock health and profitability whilst minimising environmental impact.

Specialising in producing a flock health plan, developing a parasite control plan, rationing housed pregnant ewe diet, planning feeds for lambs and interpretation of feed and forage analyses.

A Farm Manager near Bath, SCOPS Chair, NSA Policy and Technical Committee Chair and also sitting on the Sheep Veterinary Society committee. I have farmed sheep for over 30 years and have a great insight into the industry from farm to fork. I have farmed both intensive and extensive flocks and have knowledge in parasite management, flock health, breed transition, ram inspections, mentoring, start-ups, discussion groups, steering groups and facilitating training sessions. I have promoted the UK sheep industry around the world, I am currently UK ambassador for SPARC working with Moredun and I was sheep advisor for Clarkson‘s Farm.

Lee-Anne’s journey into sustainable veterinary practice began at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, where she graduated in 2007. Since then, she’s dedicated her career to farm animal health across the north-east of England, becoming an advanced practitioner in both cattle and sheep health, and production. Her commitment to evidence-based practice led her to pursue an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Aberystwyth, deepening her understanding of how veterinary science and sustainable farming principles can be integrated. In 2021, Lee-Anne founded The Fold Farm Vets as an independent, farm-only practice serving 300 predominantly beef and sheep clients across Northumberland and Durham. Working closely with the same clients over many years, she’s witnessed firsthand how farms that move away from chemical and mechanical dependency often become more profitable and resilient. This experience inspired her to establish Ruminant Revival – a way to reach more farmers who want to challenge conventional approaches and transition toward more resilient, ecologically integrated systems. Lee-Anne believes farming can be both profitable and sustainable when guided by veterinary science, careful observation, and respect for natural processes. Her vision is simple: to help farmers take pride in their work, improve their quality of life, and build businesses fit for future challenges

Specialising in Developing a breeding plan for a commercial flock, developing a recording or data management plan, developing a parasite control plan, producing a flock health plan and interpretation of feed and forage analyses.

Lee-Anne’s journey into sustainable veterinary practice began at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, where she graduated in 2007. Since then, she’s dedicated her career to farm animal health across the north-east of England, becoming an advanced practitioner in both cattle and sheep health, and production. Her commitment to evidence-based practice led her to pursue an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Aberystwyth, deepening her understanding of how veterinary science and sustainable farming principles can be integrated. In 2021, Lee-Anne founded The Fold Farm Vets as an independent, farm-only practice serving 300 predominantly beef and sheep clients across Northumberland and Durham. Working closely with the same clients over many years, she’s witnessed firsthand how farms that move away from chemical and mechanical dependency often become more profitable and resilient. This experience inspired her to establish Ruminant Revival – a way to reach more farmers who want to challenge conventional approaches and transition toward more resilient, ecologically integrated systems. Lee-Anne believes farming can be both profitable and sustainable when guided by veterinary science, careful observation, and respect for natural processes. Her vision is simple: to help farmers take pride in their work, improve their quality of life, and build businesses fit for future challenges

Specialising in Developing a breeding plan for a commercial flock, developing a recording or data management plan, developing a parasite control plan, producing a flock health plan and interpretation of feed and forage analyses.

Specialising in developing a flock plan, developing a recording plan, developing a flock health plan, rationing house pregnant ewes and identifying KPIs and targets. 

Lee-Anne’s journey into sustainable veterinary practice began at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, where she graduated in 2007. Since then, she’s dedicated her career to farm animal health across the north-east of England, becoming an advanced practitioner in both cattle and sheep health, and production. Her commitment to evidence-based practice led her to pursue an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Aberystwyth, deepening her understanding of how veterinary science and sustainable farming principles can be integrated. In 2021, Lee-Anne founded The Fold Farm Vets as an independent, farm-only practice serving 300 predominantly beef and sheep clients across Northumberland and Durham. Working closely with the same clients over many years, she’s witnessed firsthand how farms that move away from chemical and mechanical dependency often become more profitable and resilient. This experience inspired her to establish Ruminant Revival – a way to reach more farmers who want to challenge conventional approaches and transition toward more resilient, ecologically integrated systems. Lee-Anne believes farming can be both profitable and sustainable when guided by veterinary science, careful observation, and respect for natural processes. Her vision is simple: to help farmers take pride in their work, improve their quality of life, and build businesses fit for future challenges

Specialising in Developing a breeding plan for a commercial flock, developing a recording or data management plan, developing a parasite control plan, producing a flock health plan and interpretation of feed and forage analyses.

Specialising in developing a flock plan, developing a recording plan, developing a flock health plan, rationing house pregnant ewes and identifying KPIs and targets. 

Lee-Anne’s journey into sustainable veterinary practice began at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, where she graduated in 2007. Since then, she’s dedicated her career to farm animal health across the north-east of England, becoming an advanced practitioner in both cattle and sheep health, and production. Her commitment to evidence-based practice led her to pursue an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Aberystwyth, deepening her understanding of how veterinary science and sustainable farming principles can be integrated. In 2021, Lee-Anne founded The Fold Farm Vets as an independent, farm-only practice serving 300 predominantly beef and sheep clients across Northumberland and Durham. Working closely with the same clients over many years, she’s witnessed firsthand how farms that move away from chemical and mechanical dependency often become more profitable and resilient. This experience inspired her to establish Ruminant Revival – a way to reach more farmers who want to challenge conventional approaches and transition toward more resilient, ecologically integrated systems. Lee-Anne believes farming can be both profitable and sustainable when guided by veterinary science, careful observation, and respect for natural processes. Her vision is simple: to help farmers take pride in their work, improve their quality of life, and build businesses fit for future challenges

Specialising in Developing a breeding plan for a commercial flock, developing a recording or data management plan, developing a parasite control plan, producing a flock health plan and interpretation of feed and forage analyses.

I provide 1-1 support for farmers to improve farm performance through practical, tailored advice. My specialisms are nutrient management, fertiliser planning, grazing management, forage crops, and compliance and legislation. Alongside this, I can support with wider needs including livestock nutrition, financial planning, funding applications and ongoing support, manure infrastructure decisions, and business planning. My aim is to offer solutions that fit your farming system and workload, allowing you stay compliant while improving efficiency and profitability.

Lee-Anne’s journey into sustainable veterinary practice began at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, where she graduated in 2007. Since then, she’s dedicated her career to farm animal health across the north-east of England, becoming an advanced practitioner in both cattle and sheep health, and production. Her commitment to evidence-based practice led her to pursue an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture from the University of Aberystwyth, deepening her understanding of how veterinary science and sustainable farming principles can be integrated. In 2021, Lee-Anne founded The Fold Farm Vets as an independent, farm-only practice serving 300 predominantly beef and sheep clients across Northumberland and Durham. Working closely with the same clients over many years, she’s witnessed firsthand how farms that move away from chemical and mechanical dependency often become more profitable and resilient. This experience inspired her to establish Ruminant Revival – a way to reach more farmers who want to challenge conventional approaches and transition toward more resilient, ecologically integrated systems. Lee-Anne believes farming can be both profitable and sustainable when guided by veterinary science, careful observation, and respect for natural processes. Her vision is simple: to help farmers take pride in their work, improve their quality of life, and build businesses fit for future challenges

Specialising in Developing a breeding plan for a commercial flock, developing a recording or data management plan, developing a parasite control plan, producing a flock health plan and interpretation of feed and forage analyses.