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12
th
August 2021
RSABI GREAT GLEN CHALLENGE 2021 - TEAM NSA SCOTLAND!
NSA Scotland Chair, Jen Craig and NSA Scottish Region Coordinator, Grace Reid will be participating in RSABI’s first-ever Virtual Great Glen Challenge on Friday 27th August. Both Jen and Grace will endeavour to complete over 20km each which will take place at Kinross’ Loch Leven Heritage Trail with the added twist of a night-time quest! They hope to set off in the wee hours of the morning adding an extra element of feat for the worthy cause.
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11
th
August 2021
Action and resolve needed from Government to put a stop to dog attacks on sheep
The National Sheep Association (NSA) says recently released figures highlight the need for action to put a stop to the suffering of UK sheep farmers and their animals due to increasing number of attacks by dogs. NSA is deeply concerned over the lack of real progress to prevent these attacks occurring, when the NSA 2021 sheep worrying survey and recent statistics from the insurer NFU Mutual demonstrate an upward trend.
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10
th
August 2021
NSA turns up the volume on the sustainability of British sheep farming
The National Sheep Association (NSA) agrees deep cuts in emissions can help stabilise climate change, while emphasising that UK sheep farming systems are already contributing to atmospheric cooling. Recent severe flood, drought, and fire related incidents around the globe have sent sobering reminders of the dangers of climate change.
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6
th
August 2021
What are you doing for Love Lamb Week? Work together to ensure campaign success, says NSA
As the UK sheep sector prepares to celebrate another Love Lamb Week at the beginning of September, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging farmers to encourage their local community to get involved in promotional activities for the annual campaign.
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29
th
July 2021
Summer holidays pose increased threat of sheep worrying by dogs, warns NSA
As peak summer holiday season arrives in the UK the National Sheep Association (NSA) is warning holidaymakers of the risk posed by their pets to sheep they may encounter during their countryside breaks. With more people holidaying in the UK due to ongoing travel restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, sheep farmers are anticipating an increase in walkers passing through their fields enjoying the beautiful countryside.
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27
th
July 2021
NSA supports new Code of Practice for mobile sheep dipping
The National Sheep Association (NSA) supports the new Code of Practice for mobile sheep dipping, released today by the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) group. The code was created by a number of industry bodies, including NSA, and is an important step in providing clarity for farmers, prescribers and dippers.
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21
st
July 2021
NSA implores Lord Frost to include breeding animal movements in Northern Ireland protocol negotiations
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is pleased to hear that the Northern Ireland protocol is to be discussed with the EU commission and implores Lord Frost to ensure the proposals include a review of the regulations for moving breeding animals between Great Britain and Northern Ireland and are given urgent attention to restore pragmatism.
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16
th
July 2021
NSA responds to the National Food Strategy report
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is welcoming the release of the long-awaited National Food Strategy. The Association supports many of the recommendations included in the strategy but still questions some of the assumptions made around the carbon footprints of the UK’s predominantly grass-based ruminant (cattle and sheep) production.
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15
th
July 2021
HRH Prince Charles essay is a message everyone should heed, says NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) welcomes HRH Prince Charles’s essay on the 14th July 2021, emphasising the role that farmers can play in protecting the planet, and highlighting the connection between sustainable diets, food production, and the protection of natural resources and nature.
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9
th
July 2021
United message from sheep sector on use of newer wormer actives
In an open letter to the sheep industry, NSA, the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep group (SCOPS), Moredun Research Institute and the Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS), have this week highlighted that despite the presence of anthelmintic resistance on 98% of farms, 85% of farmers still believe that the wormers they use are working as well as they always had.
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