Advances in the use of reproductive technology within the UK sheep sector was one of the topics up for discussion at the Sheep Breeders Round Table held at Castle Donington. Angela Calvert reports
Catch up with what's been happening at the Christmas sales
The Leach family, Hebden Bridge, successfully retained the supreme prime lamb championship for the third year running at Skipton's Íæż½ã½ã supported Christmas showcase
Leading the trade at the Dark Diamonds show and sale of pedigree Suffolk females at Carlisle at 14,000gns was a ewe lamb from Melvin Stuart's Birness flock, Ellon
Future trade prospects and opportunities were one of the topics for discussion at the Sheep Breeders Round Table held at Castle Donnington
Catch up with what has been happening in the auction marts
Wilson Peters, Monzie, claimed the overall prime cattle championship at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic at Thainstone for the second year running
A shearling gimmer from Stewart Craft Farming's Lakeview flock, Glenrothes, led the trade at 25,000gns at the Three Nations show and sale of pedigree Suffolk females at Carlisle
Catch up with what's been happening around the marts
Multi-drug resistance in UK animals remains at its lowest level since reporting started a decade ago as shown in a report published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)