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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. Read More NSA Scottish Region celebrates Lamb for St Andrew’s day, at home and abroad Read More
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. Read More NSA Scottish Region supports the country’s future shepherds at LiveScot event Read More
16th November 2023 Young UK sheep farmers given chance to join renowned development programme The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to announce the opening of applications for its successful and highly respected NSA Next Generation Ambassador programme. The programme gives young sheep farming enthusiasts the opportunity to become part of the NSA activity that supports the future of the UK sheep sector through young people and a scheme that signals the start of a lifelong journey with NSA. Read More Young UK sheep farmers given chance to join renowned development programme Read More
9th November 2023 Celebrate Lamb for St Andrews Day with NSA Scotland Scottish sheep farmers will be treated to an evening of delicious food and celebration as NSA Scotland holds its Lamb for St Andrews’ Day Dinner later this month. The dinner, that will take place on the evening of Thursday 30th November at Carfraemill Hotel, Lauder in the Scottish Borders, follows the success of the inaugural dinner held in 2022 that brought together sheep industry members to celebrate Lamb for St Andrews Day and all it stands for. Read More Celebrate Lamb for St Andrews Day with NSA Scotland Read More
4th October 2023 Further progress made on veterinary attestations A further meeting took place on Thursday (28th September) between Defra and industry to keep the pressure up on preparing for the introduction of the requirement for farms to have had a veterinary attestation in order for products to be exported after 13th December this year. Read More Further progress made on veterinary attestations Read More
3rd October 2023 NSA welcomes long awaited Animal Welfare Committee report The National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraged by some of the recommendations made in the ‘Animal Welfare Committee report on the Implications of Castration and Tailing in Sheep’, recently made available by Scottish Government. The Association is urging UK governments to now consider what next steps will be made following the report to advance UK sheep health and welfare. Read More NSA welcomes long awaited Animal Welfare Committee report Read More
2nd October 2023 NSA Scottish Region welcomes long-awaited Scottish Ag Bill The Scottish Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased the long wait for clarity in the Scottish livestock sector is over, with the publication of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill. NSA Scottish Region welcomes Scottish Government’s approach to enabling low carbon, efficient, productive, resilient farming businesses – but hopes that, as the detail of the bill becomes clearer, it is not the case that policymakers have been blinded by low carbon only and failed to recognise that food production will never be emission-free. Read More NSA Scottish Region welcomes long-awaited Scottish Ag Bill Read More
2nd October 2023 NSA looking for full-time Technical Communications Officer and part-time Northern Ireland Region Coordinator A new position at the National Sheep Association (NSA) has created an exciting opportunity for a passionate communicator to join a dedicated team working on behalf of the UK sheep sector. The position of NSA Technical Communications Officer will suit someone with excellent writing skills and an understanding of / interest in the UK livestock sector. Read More NSA looking for full-time Technical Communications Officer and part-time Northern Ireland Region Coordinator Read More
26th September 2023 NSA welcomes improved availability of vaccines at crucial time The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming news that stock levels of vaccines protecting breeding ewes from enzootic abortion (EAE) are returning to normal after recent shortages. As the UK sheep breeding season gets underway, later lambing flocks will now be able to source the important vaccine required to protect ewes from miscarrying their lambs due to EAE. Read More NSA welcomes improved availability of vaccines at crucial time Read More
22nd September 2023 NSA Scotland Field Day set to inspire and inform this Autumn Scotland’s sheep farmers can maximise their flock health this Autumn as the Scottish Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA), alongside industry experts, welcomes producers to its first ‘NSA Scotland Field Day’ on Tuesday 31st October 2023. Taking place at the renowned Fearn Farm, on the Easter Ross Peninsula, by kind permission of the Scott Family, the day will allow visitors to view real time demonstrations with the farm’s flock of commercial sheep and join numerous industry workshops offering the chance to learn and discuss with fellow sheep producers. Read More NSA Scotland Field Day set to inspire and inform this Autumn Read More