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February 2022
NSA statement on MV situation in Northern Ireland
NSA is closely monitoring the information available in relation to the maedi visna (MV) status of sheep flocks in Northern Ireland. Officials are working closely with all stakeholders to identify the next steps, which will be informed by the ongoing epidemiological investigation.
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February 2022
Nation’s sheep farmers given chance to win and improve their sheep handling systems
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to announce the launch of its prize giveaway for 2022, in collaboration with global market leaders of livestock handling systems, Te Pari Products. In teaming up with Te Pari, NSA is giving the UK’s sheep farmers chance to walk away with the fantastic prize of a Te Pari Racewell HD3 mobile sheep handling system including EID and scale system.
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February 2022
Young sheep farmers to embark on new journey with NSA as part of popular development programme
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is excited to announce the 13 young UK sheep farmers selected to benefit from its highly regarded Next Generation Ambassador programme this year. Having undergone a thorough interview process assessing each candidates experience and ambition for their own sheep farming careers as well as the future of the wider sheep sector the new cohort of Ambassadors will now begin a series of personal and career technical development sessions as part of the programme.
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February 2022
Could you deliver the NSA online presence?
NSA is looking for a Digital Communications Officer to join the UK-wide team and run the fast-paced NSA online presence – websites, social media and online campaign work. NSA requires a professional, sustained, engaging and visually-appealing online presence to:- Raise the profile of the organisation to farming and non-farming audiences.
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February 2022
NSA welcomes appointment of new QMS Chief Executive
The National Sheep Association (NSA) congratulates Sarah Millar on her appointment as the new Chief Executive of levy board Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). Sarah comes into this role, having previously worked as QMS Director of Market Intelligence and External Affairs.
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January 2022
Highly regarded sheep farmer recognised with prestigious award
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is delighted to announce Helen Roberts as the 2021 recipient of the NSA George Hedley Memorial Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the sheep industry. In addition to her wide-ranging personal interests in many aspects of the sheep industry Helen is NSA Cymru/Wales Regional Development Officer and Corporate Sales Manager.
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27
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January 2022
Fencing competition to feature at NSA Scotsheep 2022
Fencing contractors will have the opportunity to put their skills to the test at this year’s NSA Scotsheep event, due to take place on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Over Finlarg, Tealing, Dundee. The biannual event, sponsored by Virgin Money and kindly hosted by Robert and Hazel McNee, will feature a variety of demonstrations, seminars and competitions throughout the day, including a fencing competition sponsored by Tornado Wire and James Jones and Sons Timber.
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26
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January 2022
Annual NSA members meeting in Scotland moved to new February date
National Sheep Association (NSA) members and others linked to the sheep industry in Scotland are invited to the NSA Scottish Region Annual Members’ Meeting (ARMM) on Friday 25th February – a new date to the one originally advised. Jen Craig, NSA Scottish Region Chairman, says: “We did not take the decision lightly to postpone the ARMM from the original date in late January, and hope we have not inconvenienced anyone in doing so.
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26
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January 2022
NSA calls on HMRC to remove silage wrap from the proposed plastic tax
Update - Monday 31st January 2022 Following representation from several agricultural organisations, including representatives from NSA, HMRC has considered the additional information provided and have now confirmed that silage film falls under an exemption in the primary legislation for packaging that is permanently set aside for a non-packaging function.
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January 2022
Advice issued in response to withdrawal of Spectam from the market
It has been confirmed that Spectam Scour Halt from Ceva Animal Health, the only authorised oral antibiotic product for the control of watery mouth, has been discontinued. Although the use of oral antibiotics in the sheep sector reduced by 48% between 2016 and 2021, there were still 5.
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