NSA Christmas office closure
The NSA Head Office will be closed from 5pm Thursday 21st December through to 9am Tuesday 2nd January 2024 for the Christmas period.
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WIN a sheep handling system worth more than £10,000Click below to enter NSA's 2023 prize draw and potentially walk away with the fantastic prize of a PortaYards sheep handling system including EID and scale system.
The prize draw is open to any UK resident aged 16 or over, who is involved in the sheep industry.
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Support the industry with an NSA 100% certified British wool tie100% certified British Wool ties are available for NSA members and other supporters of the UK sheep industry to purchase.
The attractive navy Harris Tweed ties are handwoven in the Outer Hebrides and are priced at £35.
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News
Friday 8th December 2023
NSA warns sheep farmers to remain vigilant amid first Bluetongue case in sheep
Following the concerning news of a confirmed first case of Bluetongue virus in sheep announced by Defra yesterday (Thursday 7th December 2023) the National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging sheep farmers living within the Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) in Kent to be on high alert for signs of the disease.
The confirmed case brings the total of animals identified with the virus...
Thursday 7th December 2023
NSA urges clarity and progress on exports of breeding animals in light of new legislation
Following the introduction of the new Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill this week, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging the Government not to allow new legislation banning live export of livestock for slaughter to further impede a return to the export of breeding livestock to the EU.
NSA had been expecting a ban on live exports for slaughter and further finish...
Friday 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 an international event in Dubai opened the door to Scottish Lamb sales in the Middle East.
Around 70 sheep farmers sat down to a...
Thursday 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 Scottish National Winter Fair held at Lanark Agricultural Centre. Taking place last Friday 24th and Saturday 25th November, NSA Scottish...
Tuesday 28th November 2023
East Anglian Sheep Farmer takes on new role in NSA Eastern Region
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to announce the election of Suffolk Sheep Farmer Robert Spinks as its new NSA Eastern Region Chairman.
Robert from near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, was elected at the recent NSA Eastern Region Annual Members’ Meeting (ARMM). He replaces outgoing Chairman Dan Phipps, also from Suffolk, who for the past three years has also been N...
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