Reporting options for 2021
Over the winter we have updated every sheep report so that our reporting services can be accessed directly from the database, day and night. In most cases each report can be produced as either a pdf report or as csv/xls files. The great thing about online reporting is that it is:-
North York Moors Swaledale Project completed
In 2017, a group of 6 North Yorkshire Swaledale breeders, with the help of AHDB Beef & Lamb, Signet Breeding Services and Kate Phillips, set out t ...
Raburn Hampshire Down flock wins the Kelsey Trophy for most genetic gain
The Raburn flock wins the Kelsey Trophy for the Hampshire Down Flock making the most genetic progress in 2020 The coveted Kelsey Trophy, awarded to t ...
Breeding for Health and Welfare Traits
Samuel Boon from Signet recently spoke at the SHAWG conference on genetic aspects to consider when breeding for health and welfare traits. The content ...
Sheep Breed Survey Launched
Britain’s sheep producers are being encouraged to fill out national breed survey
Sheep producers in Britain are being urged to fill in the national Sheep Breed Survey, which is out this week. Jointly funded by AHDB, QMS and HCC, the national Sheep Breed Survey is an important reference point for researchers, funders and policy makers.
Those registered with British Wool will receive a postal copy, but all other sheep producers are being urged to take part in the survey and can acquire a copy online or by contacting AHDB directly.
Serum IgA testing - 2020
Serum IgA testing 2020 IgA testing will be provided by Biobest Labs in 2020. The test is priced at £5.50/sample (saliva or serum). Please contact ...
New Breeding Evaluations for Hill Sheep
Major changes to the way farmers evaluate the genetic merit of hill sheep are set to make the selection of hill rams easier and more profitable, following the relaunch of Signet's performance recording services for hill sheep producers as part of the Hill Ram Scheme.
Hampshire Down look at new ways to sell rams
Performance recording adds value at Hampshire Down timed auction The Hampshire Down online timed auction sale was a great success, the online sale ma ...
Ultrasound scanning during Covid19 restrictions - Update 13th July 2020
In the light of changes in Government policy we are taking steps to get staff back onto farms.
We are now able to provide a service, for those clients that wish to use it. Contact your nearest technician for more details
The JIGSAW of joint ill
Joint ill is one of the lambing challenges that exorcises both seasoned sheep farmers and vets alike. Sporadic in nature and caused by different combinations of reasons, it is a frustrating disease that a few people will tell you was particularly bad this year.
If you are a UK sheep farmer, regardless of whether you do or do not experience joint ill outbreaks, please do complete this survey https://liverpool.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/joint-ill-risk-factors-survey .