Schmallenberg

Growing threat of animal disease ‘deeply concerning’ – UFU

N.Ireland

Growing threat of animal disease ‘deeply concerning’ – UFU

UFU president, William Irvine, has highlighted the growing challenge of animal disease to agriculture across the island of Ireland.

Farmer: Lamb prices to stay firm but support still needed

N.Ireland

Farmer: Lamb prices to stay firm but support still needed

Campbell Tweed, a sheep farmer in Co. Antrim, believes that Irish lamb prices will remain strong over the coming months.

Vet outlines impact of Schmallenberg on early lambing flocks

N.Ireland

Vet outlines impact of Schmallenberg on early lambing flocks

A vet is confirming that Schmallenberg disease has significantly impacted the performance of early lambing flocks in NI in recent weeks.

Marches Farm Vets open day to focus on weaning and parasites

Sheep

Marches Farm Vets open day to focus on weaning and parasites

The Marches Farm Vets farm open day will focus on sheep weaning, parasites and pasture, the...

‘Spike’ in Schmallenberg virus cases across the UK

Sheep

‘Spike’ in Schmallenberg virus cases across the UK

Cases of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in newborn lambs are being widely reported by vets in areas of the United Kingdom (UK)...