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21^st September 2012 NSA pleased by Cumbria County Council decision on AMLS Cumbria County Council has rejected plans to stop inputting data into Animal Movement Licensing Service (AMLS) - a decision that NSA encouraged them to take and is delighted to be informed of. NSA voiced its concern earlier this year when the council made the proposal, also encouraging individual NSA members to apply pressure. Read More

20^th September 2012 Ram sale catalogue available to download The catalogue for the 27th annual ram sale at Melton Mowbray Market is now available to download. All enquiries to Jonathan Barber on 01953 607860 or [email protected] Read More

19^th September 2012 NSA Central Region Winter Fair to go ahead in January The NSA Central Region is delighted to annouce that its Winter Fair will be held on Thursday 24th January 2013 at Bakewell Auction Mart (by kind permission of Derbyshire Dales District Council). For enquiries speak to Bob and Anne Payne of the Central Region on 01142 883241 or 07803 744437, or Helen Davies, Event Organiser on 01938 590535 or 07976 803066. Read More

NSA Central Region Winter Fair to go ahead in January

17^th September 2012 Farmers encouraged to vaccinate against abortion at NSA NI meeting One in every five lambs potential lambs is lost due to abortion, Bosco Cowley told a NSA meeting in Omagh, Northern Ireland, on 11th September. Mr Cowley, a vet advisor for MSD Animal Health, said: “The majority of lamb losses are due to preventable causes, in particular due to sheep abortion. Read More

Farmers encouraged to vaccinate against abortion at NSA NI meeting

14^th September 2012 NSA disturbed by incident at Ramsgate Port The National Sheep Association was disturbed by the incident at Ramsgate Port on Wednesday (12th September), which resulted in the death of 45 sheep. Phil Stocker, NSA Chief Executive, said: “The welfare of sheep must be a top priority for farmers, hauliers and all included in the supply chain. Read More

13^th September 2012 NSA collecting names of farmers wanting help with lambing The NSA is once again collecting the names of members who would like temporary help during lambing, which will then be circulated to NSA student members and agricultural and vet colleges. If you would like to be added to the list please email [email protected] Read More

6^th September 2012 Regional Report Firstly, may I start by thanking everyone who contributed to making the 2012 NSA South Sheep Event such a resounding success in so many ways. Thanks to our hosts, Nugent Farms, all our generous Sponsors, Exhibitors, competitors and everyone who attended the event. Read More

22^nd August 2012 119th Annual General Meeting of the NSA The 119th Annual General Meeting of the National Sheep Association is to be held at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, at 10 am on 22 August 2012. The AGM will be followed by Lunch and a Farm Tour of Duchy Home Farm, by kind permission of Duchy Home Farm, Tetbury. Read More

17^th August 2012 National Sheep Association Ulster events Thurs, Aug 23, 8pm Benedy Community Centre, Dungiven, National Sheep Association open meeting 'Preventing Abortion, Preparing for Tupping.' Speakers include vets and college sheep specialists. Details contact Edward Adamson tel; 077110 71290. Tues, Aug 28, 8pm Downshire Arms, Hilltown, National Sheep Association open meeting 'Preventing Abortion, Preparing for Tupping. Read More

15^th August 2012 NSA South West Ram Sale Report The 24th Annual NSA South West Ram Sale was held this Wednesday 15th August at Exeter Market. Following on from the NSA's Builth early sale averages from last year were down but the clearance was quite respectable and of the three major breeds the Charollais having the highest clearance at 81%, Texels at 59% followed by the Suffolks at 55%. Read More

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