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Among the workshops will beone by Lightsource, a UK solar en-ergy generator, which will provideinformation on diversifying yourland and income through the de-velopment of a solar farm. DigbySummerhill, the company’s devel-opment manager, will take visitorsthrough the business case for so-lar, funding options, site selection,different agreement structuresand choosing the right developer.The floor will then be opened fora question and answer session.

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Animal health company Novar-tis will be giving a demonstrationon the correct administration of flystrike and worming products,MSD Animal Health will be talk-ing about lameness, and Rumen-co will provide a nutrition clinic.

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2 WELCOMEWelcome to the event from theNSA chief executive, andevent timetable3 SEMINARSTimetable of seminars andguide to demonstrations4 SHEEP VISIONIndustry report insight10-15 LISTINGSBreed societies and exhibitorlistings16 EVENT MAPFind your way around the event

�When:Wednesday, July 30�Where:Three CountiesShowground, Malvern,Worcestershire, WR13 6NW�Opening hours:9am-5pm� Admission:NSA and ThreeCounties Agricultural Societymembers £6 on production of avalid membership card (one

card, one reduced entry); adults:£15; under 16s: Free�Dogs:Only assistance dogsand dogs entered for thesheepdog sale are permitted onthe showground�Further details:Visitwww.sheepevent.org.uk or call01684 892 661

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By Phil Stocker, NSA chief executive

Without wanting toovercook things,there is clearlysome optimismand confidence evi-

dent in the sheep world, and right-ly so. But only a fool would suggestthere will not be challenges ahead, or that profitability is secured.

Some of the challenges – such ascurrency rates and exports, elements of CAP reform and thearrival of the next Schmallenbergequivalent – are outside our con-trol. Others we can do somethingabout, ideally heading them offwell in advance of them causingany problems.

ChallengesPromoting our product hard, presenting our industry to thepublic and politicians in a positivemanner, striving for best practicein all we do, addressing averagecosts of production, tracking and monitoring disease and long-term

planning to overcome CAPchanges are all things we can do tostrengthen our industry.

Some are individual activities,some are collective industry ac-tions and some are Governmentalpartnership responsibilities, but itis only by understanding the chal-lenges and doing something aboutthem we will protect sheep farm-ing and not just survive, but thrive.

So far this year, things are looking good.

Time races by and it will not be

long before things are preparedfor the next production cycle – andnone of us can afford to forget oneof the most important times in thesheep calendar is late summer andearly autumn. Attention to detail is key; getting things rightwill be the foundation for the following lambing.

There is never just one angle oranswer when it comes to sheepfarming, but if there was one mes-sage I would like to get out now itwould be about the need to knowand protect your farm in relationto disease and parasites. If youkeep sheep, you already have aspectrum of challenges and hope-fully this is known and managedeffectively.

What you do not need is to bringany new and unwanted guestsonto your farm, such as an-thelmintic resistant worms, liverfluke or scab, by not properly quar-antining (testing, treating and separating) new stock.

NSA Sheep 2014 will provide in-formation and advice on all thesesubjects and many more.

A welcome fromthe chief executive

TIME EVENT9am Gates open

Drop-in clinics and demonstrations beginJudging of best exhibitor standsPublic vote for NSA Sheep 2014 video competition (NSA stand)Asda cookery demonstrations begin, to be held every 45 minutes through the day (Avon Hall, stand 162)NSA Young Shepherd of the Year final begins (2.30pm finish)Texel Society stockjudging competition begins (Wye Hall 4, stand 90 – 4pm finish)

10am Opening Ceremony: George Eustace MP, followed by presentations (NSA stand)English shearer of the year award and NSA open competition (shearing shed –3pm finish)BWMB fleece competition judging (Wye Hall 4, stand 119)National lamb carcase selection competition opens (Eblex stand – 3pm finish)

10.30am Seminar programme beginsWorkshop programme begins: Workshop 1: Lightsource and solar panelsWire fencer of the year competition (1.30pm finish)Working sheepdog sale begins (4pm finish)

10.45am Ready Steady Cook – Heat 1 (Avon Hall, stand 162)11am Presentation of stand competition winners on respective stands11.15am Workshop 2: Woodland Trust and integrating trees on farmland11.45am Ready Steady Cook – Heat 2 12 noon Workshop 3: Sterimatic and vaccination techniques and equipment12.30pm The Big Debate: Balancing red meat supply with environmental impact1.30pm Workshop 4: Lightsource and solar panels2pm Ready Steady Cook – The final

NSA open shearing competition commences (shearing shed; 3pm finish)2.15pm Workshop 5: Woodland Trust and integrating trees on farmland3pm Workshop 6: Sterimatic and vaccination techniques and equipment

NSA and Clark Wilmott legal helpline launch (NSA stand)3.15pm Presentation of the video competition winner (NSA stand)3.30pm BWMB fleece competition awards presentation (Wye Hall 4, stand 119)

English Shearer of the Year awards presentation (shearing Shed)National lamb carcase selection awards presentation (Eblex stand)

4pm NSA Young Shepherd of the Year award presentations (MSD stand)5pm Event closes

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This year the seminars will focus on a range of topics, from tackling liver fluke to new entrants.

Seminar timetableTime Title Chairman Speakers10.30am Liver fluke – adapting control Sybil Macpherson, NSA Scottish region chairman Philip Skuce, Moredun; George Milne, NSA Scottish region development officer; Frances Jones,

according to threat veterinary; Margaret Dalton, NSA Welsh region trustee11.30am Young blood needed to sustain Jonathan Barber, NSA Next Generation Joanne Briggs, NSA communications manager

the future of the sheep industry steering group chairman Case study 1: Oliver McEntyre, Barclays Bank, and Andrew Prentice, NSA ambassador Case study 2: Robert Addison, Hexham and Northern Marts, and James Hamilton, NSA ambassadorCase study 3: Kevin Harrison, NSA Marches region chairman, and Kate Robinson, NSA ambassador

12.30pm The big debate: Balancing red Tom Heap, BBC Countryfile Phil Stocker, NSA chief executive; Philip Walling, author of Counting Sheep; Alan Alderson, Cumbrian meat supply with environmental impact farmer and chairman of Swaledale Sheep Breeders Association; Andrew Walker, Yorkshire Water;

Dr Pat Thompson, RSPB2pm Reporting and recording sheep Bob Payne, NSA central region chairman Terry Gurnhill, Defra; John Carroll, SouthWestern; Spencer Conlon, Welsh Government

movements – how to stay compliant2.40pm Outlook for the sheep industry Adam Watson, NSA northern region chairman Charles Sercombe, NFU livestock board chairman; Phil Stocker, NSA chief executive; Nick Allen,

– visions for the future Eblex sector director3.20pm Tackling sheep scab, a collaborative Bryan Griffiths, NSA south west regional chairman Kate Philips, ADAS; Andy Offer, Whyle House Lamb; Sion Aron Jones, Meat Promotion Wales (HCC)

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Stay focused with Sheep Vision report

The published Sheep Vision report will be distributed to all involved in the sheep sector to highlight where efforts should be focused.

The inaugural NSA and NFU ‘Sheep Vision’ report is not due to be published for another few weeks. However,Farmers Guardian offer some insight into the main points, ahead of its official launch at the NSA Sheep Event.

The two main organisa-tions representing sheepfarmers have joinedforces for the first timeto produce the Sheep

Vision report, which has been described as ‘ground-breaking’.

NSA chief executive PhilStocker says it contains a thor-ough analysis of the needs of thesheep sector and is a crucial steptowards driving the industry forward.

Mr Stocker says: “We areproud of the report. It wouldhave been madness for us to bepulling in opposite directions.

“While it contains no majorsurprises, we have pooled our resources to produce a documentto identify where the industryshould be going.

“The report includes clear,consistent messages, which canbe sent out to relevant organisa-tions and businesses along thesupply chain.

“It will also provide a frame-work to keep us focused on ourmain goal, which is to helpsheep producers make the most

of opportunities which willstrengthen their businesses intimes ahead.”

No vision of the future wouldbe complete without a plan to encourage new entrants, he adds.

“Sheep keeping has several advantages over other farmingenterprises. It requires compar-atively low start-up costs and istherefore more accessible to newentrants than dairy farming, forexample.

“In addition, sheep are not

simply producers of meat. Theyalso have an influential role to play in maintaining the landscape and creating the right conditions for wildlife.”

NFU livestock board chairmanCharles Sercombe says the report emphasises the need forthe industry to react quickly tomarket signals, both at home andabroad. It highlights the need tomaintain, and hopefully expand,the current domestic market, as well as to seek fresh export opportunities abroad.

Mr Sercombe says: “There isconsiderable potential to developnew outlets in regions such as the

Far East and we must create anindustry which can take advan-tage of this.

“It is vital producers do nothave too many unnecessary con-straints imposed on them.

Transparency“We are also pressing for increased transparency furtheralong the supply chain. Produc-ers need precise details of thespecifications and weights theprocessors require and theremust be no ‘rounding down’ ofpayment figures.

“The auction market systemgives instant feedback on prices,

� The published report will bedistributed to all involved in thesheep sector, including theGovernment and levy bodies,to highlight where effortsshould be focused to benefitthe industry in future� Information will be

disseminated to NSA and NFUmembers and made availableto others online� The report is to be revisitedat regular intervals in thefuture, so pressure ismaintained to move the sectorforward

Report facts

but deadweight selling is not soclear-cut and we will be lobbyingto rectify this situation.”

Mr Sercombe says while thereport recognises there may onlybe limited opportunities for increasing the general demandfor sheepmeat, it identifies areasfor the potential improvement offlock performance.

“Our national flock is associ-ated with very high standards ofproduction, but adopting bestpractice measures to enhanceperformance indicators, such aslambing percentages and car-case weights, can lead to greaterprofitability.

“This is also true in terms of the genetic advancement ofbreeding animals. The develop-ment of new technologies, suchas genomics, is great news forsheep farmers.

“We also need to ensure sup-ply matches demand; the effectof an imbalance was evident 18months ago, when prices plum-meted.

“Another issue under scrutinyis adding value to sheepmeat,both at individual farmer leveland within our levy body. Wewant a progressive industry witha bright outlook and the report ispart of this goal.”

We want aprogressiveindustry with abright outlookand the reportis part of thisgoalCHARLES SERCOMBE

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This year Farmers Guardian and the National Sheep Association (NSA)have teamed up to run the first Sheep Event video competition. Thefive shortlisted entrants were interviewed by Wendy Short.

Five finalists for first SheepEvent video competitionKATHBirkinshaw farms 600hectares (1,500 acres) with hersister, Andrea Jolly, whofeatures in the video she has puttogether. A keen photographer,Kath jumped at the chance ofspreading the word about thebeautiful landscape in whichshe lives and works.It has taken Kath quite some

time to achieve her ambition tobecome a full-time sheepfarmer, but it has been worththe wait, she says.“My grandfather farmed but

my parents didn’t, so theinterest skipped a generation. Iworked my way up by contractshepherding and dry stone

walling. I still supplement myincome by public speaking and Ihave talked to all sorts ofgroups, including historicalsocieties and Women’s Institutebranches.“From the feedback I get, I

have realised it is not just towndwellers who lackunderstanding about farming;people in rural villages can bejust as confused. We have a lotof work to do to educate thepublic about just how hard it isto successfully rear a crop oflambs. We also need toemphasise the contributionsheep make towardsmaintaining the landscape.

Kath Birkinshaw, Derbyshire

“Farming is a great way to earna living; working with animals isrewarding and sheep farming

taxes your brain and allows youto work outdoors. I would notchange a thing.”

Kate Robinson, Gloucestershire

KATE Robinson’s family have noconnection with farming, butshe has been fascinated bylivestock from an early age.Despite her enthusiasm, shewent to university to studycriminology and psychology.During her degree, she earnedmoney by working on a largefarm close to home, starting offby milking goats and gettinginvolved with lambing.After she graduated, she

began working full-time as ashepherdess on the farm, whichhas a large arable enterprise, aswell as the 1,000-head goatherd, 1,000 breeding ewes and a150-cow suckler herd. The video competition

appealed to Kate, partly becauseit offered her the chance tomake a record of daily life.

“The video footage hascaptured some nice memories. Itake a lot of photos while I amworking and using the video wasjust an extension of that. It mademe realise how lucky I am – notevery job would inspire a workerto take photos regularly.”Kate is happy with her change

of career. “I intended to give upfarming when I got my degree,but I discovered looking afterlivestock is my vocation. But asmuch as I enjoy being aroundsheep, currently I have noambition to have my own flock.“I still have a lot to learn and

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THOMASGibson and his familyrun an 800-ewe flock, whichincludes Scottish Blackface andTexels. They also have Belclaresheep, which are derived from amix of breeds including FinnishLandrace, Galway and Lleyn.About half of the lambs producedon the hill unit are finished, withthe remainder sold as stores.Thomas entered the

competition because he waskeen to pass on his enthusiasmfor sheep farming to other youngpeople. The 27-year-old has adegree in rural and countrysidemanagement and he plans to usehis education to explore a rangeof opportunities for the business.“My main ambition is to farm,

but I thought the course I chosewould offer more options for thefuture. Environmental supportmakes a contribution to the farmbusinesses and we also havethree holiday cottages.”

While he enjoys all aspects offarming, his favourite task ispreparing sheep for the sale ring.It gives him great satisfaction tosee them looking their best andhopefully attracting some of thehighest bids of the day.An NSA-sponsored trip to New

Zealand inspired him to take acloser look at grasslandmanagement.“I was impressed with the NZ

sheep farmers’ approach topasture management; they treatit with just as much care as dairyfarmers. I have now adoptedsurface seeding and only ploughif the ground is very compacted.”Thomas says making the video

was more difficult than he hadexpected, but he enjoyed theprocess. “A lot of it involvedbalancing the video camera ongateposts and sheep pens, whileI filmed myself talking about theway we farm,” he says.

JAMESDavison works full-timeon a local dairy unit, while hebuilds up his own flock of sheep,which now totals 150. They grazeon the family’s 14-hectare (35-acre) holding and a number ofrented fields nearby.“My father retired from dairy

farming when I was nine years oldand while I enjoy milking cows, itwould be financially impossible tostart off again as a new entrant,”says 25-year-old James. “But,

sheep offer great opportunitiesfor anyone wanting to earn moneyfrom keeping livestock. “I started out buying 35 broken-

mouthed cross-bred ewes andthis year I have reached my fourthcrop of lambs. Many of my sheepare older, but I am workingtowards having a younger, moreproductive flock.“I tried to keep the video subject

matter general, rather thantechnical. I wanted it to show what

is involved in the daily life of ashepherd. I explained how my flockwas managed and put across themessage other people can do thesame, if they are really dedicated.”In an ideal world, James says

he would like to have 700-800ewes by the time he is 40, whichhe hopes would be sufficient toearn him enough money tosupport himself.“It is a big ambition, but I think it

is good to have a goal in life.”

James Davison, Ballymena

KRISTAMagee does not comefrom a farming background,but neither do two of heruncles and they both now runlarge sheep flocks.Krista has always helped

out, with an aim of having herown flock. It is part of thereason she has taken a wellpaid teaching job in Singapore,where she plans to startsaving to realise her ambition.It took Krista three months

to film life on her uncles’ farms,whose combined flocks totalabout 1,200-head. Pure-bredBlackface, Charollais and thenative Manx Loaghtan are keptin separate groups alongsidecross-breds. Lambs arefinished at home, with apercentage sold through adirect sales boxed scheme. Tokeep the meat cool, the transitboxes are packed usingsheep’s wool.She says: “One of my uncles

Krista Magee, Isle of Man

has four young children who areall keen on the livestock, so theywill be second generationfarmers. My relatives havestarted out with nothing and theyhave built up their flocks steadily.”Krista admits the cash prize

offered by the competition wastempting, but she also hadanother reason for taking part.“I wanted people to see it is not

essential to be born into farming,there are other ways of getting afoot in the door,” she says.

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Since leaving universitythree years ago, Rhy-dian Thomas has become the EuropeanYoung Shepherd of

the Year, and this September hewill be competing against topyoung shepherds from acrossthe globe for world title.Farming at Llethr Bledrig,

Carmarthenshire, with his father Geraint and brother Aled,the 24-year-old is also a memberof the NSA’s Young AmbassadorGroup and chairman of CothiShears, a shearing competitionbased in Carmarthen attractingentrants from across the world.Mr Thomas was awarded the

Welsh Young Shepherd of theYear title last year and fromthere he travelled to France,along with seven other topyoung shepherds from Scotland, England and Northern Ireland,to compete at the Europeanchampionships.

The competitors had to com-plete a general examination paper, a test on sheep breeds,two ATV courses, and a lamb selection test, guessing theweight on grade and demon-strating their handling abilityand use of an EID system.

Natural abilityHis skills and natural abilityshone through during the Euro-pean finals, and he went on towin the competition. This Julyhe will be representing Wales inthe UK Young Shepherd finalsand in September will travelback to France for the WorldShepherd of the Year against thebest from New Zealand, Aus-tralia, America and Europe.After returning home from

the European finals, he wasshortlisted for the NSA’s NextGeneration Ambassador Group.Out of 40 candidates, MrThomas was one of 11 young

people, aged between 20 and 33years old, chosen to sit on thecommittee.Mr Thomas says: “I have

already learned a lot, and have im-plemented a rotational grazingsystem after a talk we had on util-ising grazing more efficiently.“Previously we ran the flock on

a ranch system over the wholefarm, but now have split the fieldsinto separate, smaller blocks androtationally graze ewes andlambs. I hope to see some per-formance differences – perhapsimproved lamb performance, areduced worm burden and/or areduction in lameness.The Thomas’ flock at Llethr

Bledrig comprises 550 BeulahSpeckled Face ewes and 100Mules. Of the Beulah ewes, 350are bred pure and the remaining200 are tupped with BluefacedLeicesters.Mr Thomas and his father usu-

ally retain about 150 pure ewe

The flock used to run on a ranch system but Mr Thomas has implemented a rotational grazing system. The farm is home to 30 mostly Limousin cross Friesian suckler cows which are useful for grazing.

Rhydian Thomas is the current European Young Shepherd of the Year and member of the National Sheep Association’s (NSA)Young Ambassador Group. Together with his father, he has made some interesting management changes. Louise Hartley reports.

lambs, but will now select 200 replacements to increase theflock size.“We have taken on more land

this year and have also stoppedtupping ewe lambs to makelambing time more compact and give a more even spread of finished lambs throughout summer.

Lambing“Originally ewe lambs wouldstart lambing at the beginning ofApril, but this could drag on, leav-ing us with small lambs at Christ-

mas, which then needed to behoused to finish.“Ewe lambs are now kept

higher on rough grazing untilthey are brought down for tup-ping as shearlings. Since leav-ing them to grow naturally andtupping them later we have big-ger, stronger hoggs joining theflock,” he says.The aim is to lamb 750 to 800

breeding ewes, taking the totalflock, including hoggs, to 950.About 15 pure lamb rams are

selected and the best six are soldat a society sale in Llandovery

mart at the end of September.The rest of the pure ram lambs,

as well as the surplus pure ewelambs and Mule lambs, are fin-ished and sent to Dunbia from theend of August through to Novem-ber. They are drafted off at about43-44kg, usually between 20 and30 weeks, killing-out at 20-21kg.Some of the lighter shaped lambswere sent at 12 weeks this year, dueto the higher market prices.Mr Thomas says they have

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do not sell well in the auction because buyers sometimes thinkthey wont kill-out well and have ahigh amount of waste and fat.”

But this is certainly not the casefor the Thomas family’s lambs,which have been consistently bredto be lean, with rams selected ongood conformation and growthrates.

“We don’t just concentrate onthe markings and ear settingswhen buying rams,” says MrThomas.

“Although breed characteristicsare important, mothering in-stincts and good teeth are also taken in to consideration, withbone and body the most impor-tant selection criteria,” he adds.

Dunbia is just 4.5 miles awayfrom Llethr Bledrig. Lambs aretaken in at night and one memberof the Thomas family returns the

next day to watch every singlelamb being killed and graded.

Although not a usual practiseundertaken by sheep farmers, thefamily believe watching theirlambs being graded helps themselect the right lambs for slaugh-ter and keep a close eye on fluke.

Mr Thomas says: “We are in aunique situation with Dunbia soclose to our farm and it is there-fore very handy for us to watchevery batch of lambs go throughfrom live to dead. We have neverdisputed the grading of the lambs,but watching the process helps usidentify which of the lambs wesent were slightly too fat, too thin,or perfectly timed to be sent off-farm.

“We also stand right next to theman who checks the livers forfluke. He can tell us if there is afluke problem in that batch, and ifthere is we can go straight back tothe farm and fluke the rest, if thereis not a problem, we can save money on the drench.”

Mule lambs usually grade out ata mixture of Rs and Us and theSpeckled Faced lambs are expect-ed to consistently grade at R, withthe odd U.

Rearing good quality lambs tothe correct specification is a man-agement focus on the farm, andthe Thomas’ aim to boost profitsby controlling costs.

“Making sure we only spendmoney on products and equip-ment which will give us a return isreally important. We never investin something just because it is agood thing to do – it has be have atangible cost benefit.

“The same applies to machin-ery on the farm. We do not investin big modern tractors because often a cheap, second-hand ma-chine will do the job just as well.We aim to keep away from ma-chinery dealers,” he adds.

Mineral drenchWhile he was studying for a degree in agriculture at Aberyst-wyth University he undertook adissertation project looking at theeffect of mineral and vitamindrench on lamb growth afterweaning.

At the beginning of the experi-ment, which he conducted athome, he weighed and tagged200 lambs and divided them intotwo equal groups of similar ages

and weights. One-hundredlambs received a mineral and vitamin drench, with the remaining 100 acting as a control group. All lambs weremanaged as one single mob, receiving the same worm andfluke drench and clostridial vac-cination and running on exactlythe same grazing.

Lambs were weighed and draft-ed when finished, with Mr Thomasexpecting the lambs which had received the vitamin and mineraldrench to perform better, either byfinishing sooner, and achievinghigher liveweights or killing-outpercentages.

He says: “We measured everyparameter we possibly could, including days to weaning, finish-ing weight, fat classification – butfound absolutely no difference between the two groups.

“I was quite shocked at the results, but my lecturer was not atall. Before the experiment we hadbeen using a lot of drench on-farm, spending more than £1,000per season, and believed it was doing a miracle job.”

On realising it had no effect onthe lambs, Mr Thomas no longer

uses mineral and vitamindrenches on-farm

and says he

has not seen a difference in fin-ishing lamb performance whencompared to previous years. Thisyear he is going to run a simpletrial, bolusing half the ewes witha pre-tupping selenium, cobaltand copper bolus and monitoringscanning percentages.

“I would advise any farmer toconduct a similar simple experi-ment involving the supplementsor feeds they already use, or arethinking about using. Beforemaking a large investment in anyproduct it is worth doing a on-farm trial using a simple mark-ing system.”

I have alreadylearned a lot,and haveimplemented arotationalgrazing systemafter a talk wehad on utilisinggrazing moreefficientlyRHYDIAN THOMAS

The Thomas’ keep away from machinery dealers, believing second-hand ones do the job just as well.

�650 breeding ewes (550Beulah Speckled Faces and100 Mules start lambing inMarch�30 Limousin cross HolsteinFriesian and the odd BritishBlue cross breeding cows� 162 hectares (400 acres) ofowned land, 113ha (280 acres)is grassland which is made upof scrub, wet and woodland� Farm ranges from 229m(750ft) to 335m (1,100ft)

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17 Beltex Sheep Society Contact Barbara Huddleston, tel: 01539 567 973, email:[email protected],web: www.beltex.co.ukTerminal sire breed with largedouble-muscled hind quarters.

26 Beulah Speckled FaceSheep Society Contact Dennis Jones, tel: 01982 553 726, web:www.beulahsheep.co.uk Our exhibits show excellentcrossing with Beulah ewes. Easyto manage with a reputation forgood mothering and adaptability.

8 Black Welsh Mountain SheepBreeders Association Contact Fiona Sloan, tel: 01387 870653, email: [email protected], web:www.blackwelshmountain.org.uk A small, hardy hill breed ideal forcommercial and hobby farmers.

41 Blackface Sheep Breeders Association Contact Aileen McFadzean, tel: 07768 820405, email:[email protected],web: www.scottish-blackface.co.uk Hill breed. Get news andinformation via our website.

34 Bleu Du Maine Sheep Society Contact Jane Smith, tel: 01291 673 816, email:[email protected], web:www.bleudumaine.co.uk

24 Bluefaced Leicester SheepBreeders Association Contact Helen Carr-Smith,tel: 01228 598 022, email:[email protected], web:www.bluefacedleicester.co.uk Sire of the UK Mule, famousthroughout the United Kingdom forits prime lamb production.

83 Blue Texel Sheep Society Contact Sarah Chambers, tel:07971 523 062, email: [email protected],web: www.blue-texel-sheep.com The terminal sire with a difference– excellent carcase quality. Easylambing.

84 Border Leicester SheepBreeders Society Contact Katie Keiley, tel: 01556 660 155, email:[email protected],web: www.borderleicester.co.uk See the pure breed and examplesof crosses improving other breeds.

35 Brecknock Hill CheviotSheep Society Contact Peter Francis, tel: 01874622 488, email: [email protected], web: www.ctf-uk.com Prolific breed, excellent motherswith super conformation.

39 British Berrichon Sheep Society Contact Sue Powell, tel:01989 770 071, email:[email protected], web:www.berrichonsociety.com Looking to keep feed and labourcosts down? Berrichons offer lowcost, easy lambing systems withcarcases the butcher wants.

81 British Charollais Sheep Society Contact Jonathan Barber, tel: 01953 603 335, email:[email protected], web: www.charollaissheep.com Easy lambing terminal sire. Visit ourwebsite and like us on Facebook.

129 British Coloured SheepBreeders Association Contact Lorry Turpin, tel: 01691 656 428, email:[email protected], web: www.bcsba.org.uk Promoting the preservation ofcoloured sheep breeds, theirfleeces and products.

93 British Vendeen Contact Andrew John, tel: 01386 725 229, email:[email protected], web:www.vendeen.co.uk Vigour, hardiness, ease ofhandling, can breed out of seasonand produce top grade meat.

106 Cambridge Sheep Society Contact Alun Davies, tel: 0151 3275699, email: [email protected] years of breeding,management and understandingthe prolific ewe.

21 Castlemilk Moorit Sheep Society Tel: 01788 891 963, email:[email protected],web: www.castlemilkmoorit.co.uk Supporting all aspects of the breed.

105 Charmoise Hill Sheep Contact David Trow, tel: 01686 688 234, email:[email protected], web:

www.charmoisesheepsociety.co.uk Use a Charmoise ram on hill sheepfor easy lambing with lively lambsand improved conformation.

10 Cheviot Sheep Society Contact Pat Douglas, tel: 01450 850 218, email:[email protected], web: www.cheviotsheep.org Hardy, prolific and easy kept. Goodmothers and when crossed withSuffolk, Texel or Beltex produces aquality lamb off grass.

98 Clun Forest Sheep Society Contact Sandra Williams, tel: 07764 941 985, web:www.clunforestsheep.co.uk We will be on hand for your queriesregarding the Cluns. Excellentmothers, vigorous lambs,flavoursome meat and fine wool.

4 Cotswold Sheep Society Contact Sam Furlong, tel: 01386 593 663, email: [email protected], web:www.cotswoldsheepsociety.co.uk Promoting and maintaining thepurity of the Cotswold sheep breedby providing registration and fullmembership services.

15 Dalesbred Sheep Breeders Association Contact Ellen Gibson, tel: 07549 884 491, email:[email protected], web:www.dalesbredsheep.co.uk Hardy, prolific, hill breed withexcellent conformation. Versatilefor crossing Mule, Masham andcontinental lambs.

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80 Hampshire Down SheepBreeders Association Contact Richard Davis, tel: 01494 488388, email:[email protected], web:www.hampshiredown.org.uk Modern terminal sire with fastgrowth and early maturing lambs.

2 Hebridean Sheep Society Contact Rita Peace, tel: 01908 611 092, email:[email protected], web: www.hebrideansheep.org.uk Leading breed for conservationgrazing.

7 Hill Radnor Contact John A. Lewis, tel: 01874 623 200, email:[email protected] upland breed.

37 Jacob Sheep SocietyTel: 03001 110 003, email:[email protected],web: www.jacobsheepsociety.co.ukAttractive, hardy and prolificsheep, rearing twins and tripletssuccessfully.

27 Kerry Hill Flock Book Society Contact Pam Chilman, tel: 01544 267 353, email:[email protected], web: www.kerryhillsheep.net Much favoured sheep for LessFavoured Areas.

5 Leicester Longwool Contact Ruth Mawer, tel: 01400 230 142, email:[email protected], web:www.leicesterlongwoolsheepassociation.co.uk

3 Llanwenog Sheep Society Contact Emily Addis, tel: 01570 471 777, email:[email protected],web: www.llanwenog-sheep.co.uk Prolific, docile breed with a highoutput.

96 Lleyn Sheep Society Contact Heather Stoney, tel: 01758 730 366, email:[email protected] [email protected], web: www.lleynsheep.com The modern efficient ewe for themodern farmer.

11 Masham Sheep Breeders Association Tel: 01524 261 606, email:[email protected], web: www.masham-sheep.co.uk Marketing and promoting theMasham sheep breed.


101 Meatlinc Sheep Contact George Fell, tel: 01904 448675, email: [email protected], web: www.meatlinc.co.uk Commercially reared terminal sirerams selected for fast growth andmuscle from grass and forage.

28 Nelson South WalesMountain Sheep Society Contact Glyn Davies, tel: 01443 839234 or 07974 813 394, email:[email protected] ewes renowned forhardiness and longevity.

13 North of England Mule SheepAssociation (NEMSA) Contact Marion Hope, tel: 01387371 777, email: [email protected], web: www.nemsa.co.uk Renowned cross-bred with superbmothering ability, capable of beingbred in her first year.

42 North Country CheviotSheep Breeders Contact Alison Brodie, tel: 01461 600 673, email:[email protected],web: www.nc-cheviot.co.uk Versatile hill breed, hardy andprofitable. Quality and valuewithout compromise.

9 Oxford Down Contact John Brown, tel: 01398 371484, email: [email protected], web:www.oxforddownsheep.org.uk More weight, more quickly, moreprofitably.

20 Rare Breeds Survival Trust(Combined Flock Book) Tel: 02476 696 551, email:[email protected], web: www.rbst.org.uk RBST runs flock books for eightsheep breeds: Boreray, ManxLoaghtan, Norfolk Horn, NorthRonaldsay, Portland, Soay andWhitefaced Woodland.

99 Romney Sheep Society Contact Alexandra Long, tel: 01233813 057 or 07817 859 882, email:[email protected], web:www.romneysheepuk.com Adaptable and flexible breed.Good, hardy mothers ideal formodern production systems.

22 Rough Fell Sheep Breeders Association Contact Ben Williams,

tel: 01539 623 256, email:[email protected] mothers, quiettemperament, good conformation.

97 Roussin Sheep Society Tel: 01837 810 006, email:[email protected], web:www.roussinsheepsociety.co.uk Easy lambing, conformation, milky,with good mothers.

29 Scotch Mule AssociationTel: 07840 537 811, email:[email protected], web: www.scotchmule.co.ukHardy, milky, maternal ewes,suitable for any conditions and forcrossing with any terminal sire.

131 Sheep Improved Genetics Contact David Disney, tel: 01884 840 043, email:[email protected], web: www.sig.uk.com Exlana, the progressive woolshedding ewe, bred usingtechnology and performancerecording.

86 Shropshire Sheep Breeders Association Contact Simon Mackay, tel: 01744811 124, email: [email protected], web:www.shropshire-sheep.co.uk Traditional, versatile, tree-friendlybreed. Signet improvement flocks.

6 Southdown Sheep Society Contact Gail Sprake, tel: 01986 782 251, email:[email protected], web: www.southdownsheepsociety.co.uk The modern terminal sire. Firstclass performance andoutstanding conformation.

88 Suffolk Sheep Society Contact Lewis McClinton, tel: 02825 632 342, email:[email protected], web: www.suffolksheep.org Fastest growing terminal sirebreed. Reduces production costsand increases profitability.

31 Swaledale Sheep Breeders Association Contact John Stephenson, tel: 01833 650 516, email:[email protected], web: www.swaledale-sheep.com England’s premier hill sheep breed.

12 Teeswater Sheep Breeders Association Contact Denise Newey, tel: 01642858 016 or 07870 927 776, email:[email protected],web: www.teeswater-sheep.co.uk Low fat content meat, high valuequality fleece, as well as goodprolific mothers with longevity.

90 Texel Sheep Society Contact John Yates, tel: 02476 696629, email: [email protected],web: www.texel.co.uk Versatile terminal sire which is anexcellent converter of forage.Vigorous lambs.

32 Welsh Mule Sheep Breeders Association Contact Moss Jones, tel: 01970 636688, email: [email protected],web: www.welshmule.co.uk

104 Wensleydale LongwoolSheep Breeders Association Contact Dr Graham Steventon andDr L. Clouder, tel: 01926 633 439,email: [email protected], web:www.wensleydale-sheep.com

19 Wiltshire Horn Sheep Society Contact C. Cormack, tel: 08448001 029 or 07941 361 333, email:[email protected], web:www.wiltshirehorn.org.uk Easy management lowland breed.

92 Zwartbles SheepAssociation Tel: 05603 466 931, email:[email protected], web:www.zwartbles.org Large-framed, prolific, milky,maternal sheep with fast growthrates and low fat carcases.

Individual breeders102 Easyrams Contact Robyn Hulme, tel: 07971 970 918, email:[email protected],web: www.easyrams.co.uk UK producer of hundreds of NewZealand Suffolk, Sufftex and Texelram lambs and shearling rams.

38 High Country Romneys Contact Penny Chantler, tel: 01497 820 304, email:[email protected], web:www.highcountryromneys.com Pure New Zealand Romneys.

91 Logie Durno Sheep Contact Gregor Ingram, tel: 01467 681 579, email:[email protected], web: www.logiedurnosheep.co.uk Unique breeding company sellingpedigree and commercial livestockand genetics.

33 Paul G. Slater Contact Paul G. Slater, tel: 07775 661 736, email:[email protected], web: www.paulslaterbeltextexel.weebley.com Specialist ram breeder of topquality Beltex cross Texel andBeltex cross Charollais shearing rams to produce qualitylambs.

40 Progressive Breeders Tel: 01248 421 234, email:[email protected],web: www.progressivebreeders.co.uk Group of Bluefaced Leicesterbreeders promoting performancerecorded stock, genetics andsemen in the UK and abroad.

95 Savernake Suffolks Contact Peter Blanchard, tel:01672 810 210 or 07915 568 911,email: [email protected] quality, high vigour Suffolks,combining the best of highperformance UK and New Zealandgenetics.

215 Wairere UK (New Zealand Romneys) Contact Chris and CarolineHodgkins, tel: 01903 892 443,email: [email protected],web: www.wairere.uk.comTop signet/SIL performancerecorded maternal breed. Bredover generations to lamb outsidewith minimal shepherding.

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189 ACT Ltd Contact Richard Bush, tel: 07774 183001, email:[email protected], web: www.actionfarm.co.uk Farmer-owned company supplyingfarmers with major inputs.

171 Adas UK Ltd Tel: 01974 847 000, email: [email protected], web: www.adas.co.uk Technical and farm businessconsultancy services, on-farmresearch and more.

138 Addington Fund Contact Ian Bell, tel: 01926 620 135, email: [email protected], web:www.addingtonfund.org.uk Providing homes for farmingfamilies having to leave or retirefrom the industry and emergencygrants in times of hardship.

199 Advantage Feeders UKContact Robert Ball, tel: 08000 786 030, email: [email protected], web:www.advantagefeeders.co.uk Three-in-one Feeders andinnovative bale feeders.

217 AG Polytunnels Contact Allan Godber, tel: 01594 546 935, email:[email protected], web: www.agpolytunnels.co.uk Manufacturer of polytunnels forlivestock housing.

255 Agricentre Contact Tim Brewer, tel: 01249 814700, email: [email protected],web: www.agricentre.net Covering South West England,supplying animal health, feedsupplements, metalwork and more.

114 Agrihealth Contact Stephen Murphy, tel: 02838 314 570, email:[email protected],web: www.agrihealth.co.uk See the latest Burgon and Ballshearing and handling equipment,as well as Prima Tech’s latestinjection and drenching devices.

143 AgriLloyd Ltd Contact James Hallett, tel: 01568610 111, email: [email protected], web:www.agrilloyd.co.uk At the forefront of ruminant

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100 Agrimin Ltd Contact James McCulloch, tel: 01652 688 046, email:[email protected], web: www.agrimin.co.uk Agrimin 24.7 sustained releasebolus range providing technicalbenefits to sheep farmers.

49 Allflex Europe (UK)Tel: 01450 364 120, email:[email protected], web: www.allflex.co.uk Major supplier of identificationproducts across all species.

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68 Animax Ltd Contact Rhian Phillips, tel: 01359252 181, email: [email protected], web:www.animax-vet.com Specialist in trace element bolusesfor cattle and sheep.

54 AP Supplies Contact Andrew Petch, tel: 01377254 728, email: [email protected]. Family-run mail order animal healthand general livestock supplier.

162 Asda Contact Pearce Hughes, tel: 02838 314 570, email:[email protected] work closely with our farmersuppliers to ensure we providecustomers with the best quality,locally-produced products.

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156 Barclays BankTel: 08456 010 106, web:www.barclays.co.uk/agriculture Barclays Agriculture has more than250 years’ experience supportingUK farming.

241 Barenbrug UK Ltd Contact Paul Warner, tel: 01359 272 000, email:[email protected], web: www.barenburg.co.uk Breeder and developer of qualitygrass varieties for agriculture.

187 Barkers Animal HealthContact Peter Barker, tel:01202 861 343, email:[email protected], web: www.barkersahl.co.uk Sound advice on animal health andnutrition delivered free daily atcompetitive prices.

132 Bayer Contact Sharon Cooksey, tel:01635 563 692, email:[email protected],web: www.bayer.co.uk Committed to ensuring therelationship between animals andhumans remains positive toprotect animals and benefit people.

56 Bentham and DistrictFarmers’ Auction Mart CoContact Stephen Dennis, tel: 01524 261 444/261 246, email:[email protected], web:www.benthamauction.co.uk Livestock auctioneers and valuers.

209 Bibby Agriculture Contact Emyr Rees, tel: 01267 232 041, email:[email protected] of a complete range offeeds and agri products.

257 Bildabin Contact Chris Wicks, tel: 01772 690575, email: [email protected],web: www.bildabin.co.uk Steel and fibreglass feed/biomasssilos, flex-augers and livestockfeeding and drinking equipment.

145 Bimeda Contact John Jenkins, tel: 07736 476 419, email:[email protected], web: www.bimeda.co.uk Full range of ectoparasaticides and

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48 BOCM Pauls Tel: 08457 228 853, email:[email protected], web: www.bocmpauls.co.uk Supplier of animal nutritionproducts and services.

66 Border SoftwareTel: 01938 820 625, email:[email protected], web: www.farmit3000.com FarmIT3000 to record, analyseand manage your flock formandatory records, breeding,pedigree and performance.

119A British Wool Marketing Board Contact Gareth Jones, tel: 01274 688 666, email:[email protected], web: www.britishwool.org.uk Full range of panels showing thecurrent market situation and usefulhints on wool management.

243 Bryce Suma Post DriversContact Jock Bryce, tel: 01573 440 314, email:[email protected], web: www.brycesuma.co.uk Full range of award-winning postdrivers.

260 Bullock Tillage Contact Ross Pushman, tel: 01684 311 811, email:[email protected], web: www.bullocktillage.co.uk 12V powered applicators to applyslug pellets, small seeds, covercrops, OSR and fertiliser.

261 Burgon and Ball Ltd Contact Maria Glover, tel: 0114 233 8262, email:[email protected], web: www.burgonandball.com Display of sheep shear bending, askilful process in making sheepshears – all carried out by hand.

220 Burn-Rite Contact Graham Walker, tel: 07836 570 266, email:[email protected], web: www.burn-rite.co.uk Supplier of cost effective animaland waste incineration.

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94 Castle Sculptures (Livestock)Contact Jean Fowler, tel: 01524 791 488, email:[email protected], web: www.castlesculptures.co.uk Independent sculptor producinghand-painted models of variousbreeds of sheep and cattle.

14 CCM Auctions – SkiptonContact Ted Ogden, tel:01756 792375, email: [email protected],web: www.ccmauctions.com Auctioneers and valuers.

167 Ceva Animal Health Contact Lindsay Johnson, tel: 01494 781 510, email:[email protected], web: www.ceva.co.uk Sheep products include: Spectam,Scourhalt, Cevac Chiamydia,Regulin and Rehydion.

155 Chanelle Animal Health (UK)Contact Mitchell Waugh, tel: 01488 681 032, email:[email protected], web: www.chanellegroup.ie Manufacturer of a wide range ofanthelmintics and nutritionalproducts.

111 Charnley Fertilisers(Fibrophos) Contact James Charnley, tel: 01609748 950, email: [email protected], web:www.ebcagriculture.co.uk Supplier of traditional andspecialist fertilisers.

216 Chickenart Contact Paul Chapman, tel: 01362668 481, email: [email protected], web:www.chickenart-uk.com Farm livestock promotionalproducts, personalised ceramictableware, herd and flock signs.

176 Clean Solar SolutionsContact Steve Williams, tel: 07826527 366, email: [email protected], web: www.solar-panel-cleaners.com Professional solar panel cleaningservice to increase yield.

262 Cormac Sheep Equipment ,tel: 00 353 932 823, email:[email protected], web: www.cormac.ie Proudly presenting our new rangeof sheep showers.

205 Countrywide FarmersContact Alice White, tel: 01386 429500, email: [email protected], web:www.countrywidefarmers.co.uk Products and advice for the ruralcommunity.

59 Cox Agri Contact Racheal Povall, tel: 01207 529 000, email:[email protected], web: www.coxagri.com Distributor of Heiniger shearing,Zee tags, Qwik EID, FarmersChoice nutritional products,Agrident and more.

164 Cross ComplianceSolutions Contact Karen Monteith, tel: 01981 590 127, email:[email protected], web: www.cxcs.co.uk

74 Crystalyx Tel: 01697 332 592, email:[email protected],web: www.caltech-crystalyx.co.uk Feed licks suppling a high energyform of supplementation forsheep, beef and dairy cows.

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73 Dairymac Contact James McIntyre, tel: 01489 894 447, email:[email protected], web: www.dairymac.com Marketing and distribution of Hi-Flow drench guns, Powerdoserpneumatic drencher and more.

77 Dallas Keith Contact Chris Willett, tel: 01993 773 061, email:[email protected], web: www.dallaskeith.co.uk A wide range of liquid feeds,molassed buckets and salt licks forall classes of sheep.

128 Dalton Livestock ID Contact Joe Luke, tel: 01636 700990, email: [email protected]. One of the easiest and leastexpensive ways to electronicallytag your sheep.

191 David Ritchie (Implements) Contact David Richardson, tel:01307 462 271, email: [email protected], web: www.ritchie-uk.com Manufacturer of livestock handling,feeding and weighing equipment.

69 Defra/SouthWesternTel: 08459 333 577, email:[email protected].

Defra and SouthWestern will bepromoting the ARAMS electronicmovement reporting system andanswering your EID questions.

46 Denis Brinicombe GroupContact Kym Moore, tel: 0800 374 325, email:[email protected], web: www.brinicombe.co.uk Nutritional manufacturing businessproducing specialist agriculturaland equine products.

149 DM Handling SystemsContact David McGillivary, tel:07889 454 526 or 01324 711 755,email: [email protected], web:www.dmhandlingsystems.com Stress free sheep handlingsystems. Live EID and weighingdemonstration.

244 Dogs Trust Tel: 0207 837 0006, email:[email protected],web: www.dogstrust.org.uk Dog welfare charity. We care for16,000 lost and abandoned dogs.

109 Dow AgroSciencesTel: 01482 457 272, email:[email protected],web: www.dowagro.com/uk Controlling grassland weeds andboosting productivity for minimalcost.

161 Dunbia Contact Jonathan Birnie, email:[email protected]. Committed to working inpartnership with producers toensure a sustainable future for allsupply chain partners.

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148 Eblex Better ReturnsProgramme Tel: 08702 418 829, email:[email protected], web: www.eblex.org.uk Technical information on lambselection for slaughter.

193 Elanco Animal HealthContact Ludovic Hardy, tel: 01256 779875, email:[email protected], web:www.elancoanimalhealth.co.uk Products and services whichenhance animal health, wellnessand performance.

170 Euro Quality Lambs Contact Rizvan Khalid, tel: 01588 673 000, email:[email protected],web: www.euroqualitylambs.co.ukAbattoir and cutting plant.

F 110 Farmdata Contact George Paterson, tel: 01467 671 457, email:[email protected], web: www.farmdata.co.uk Comprehensive range of softwareincluding Sheepdata, designed to meet your statutorymanagement and traceabilityneeds.

169 Farmers Fresh Contact Betsy Pratt, tel: 01926 853 211, email:[email protected], web: www.farmers-fresh.co.uk Owned by farmers for farmers,supplying quality lamb to Europe.

61 Farmers Guardian Tel: 0800 279 9928, email:[email protected],web: www.farmersguardian.com Agriculture’s national weeklynewspaper. Visit our stand forspecial subscription offers.

207 Farmers Weekly Contact Andy Wickenden, tel: 02086 524 911, email:[email protected], web: www.fwi.co.uk Magazine in print, online and tablet.

194 Farming Community Network Contact Ian Bell, tel: 01788 510 866,email: [email protected], web: www.fcn.org.uk One of the key farming supportcharities providing pastoralsupport to the rural community.

250 Farmsense Contact Sam Cornall, tel: 01253 667 420, email:[email protected], web:www.farmsense.com Founded in 1991 to supply British farmers with nutritionalalternatives to traditionalantibiotics.

64 Fearing Contact Allison Simmons, tel: 01604 881 491, email:[email protected], web: www.fearing.co.uk Mail order specialist supplyinglivestock identification andconsumables.

179 Fencing and Landscaping Contact Simone Gallon, tel: 01274 610 101, email: [email protected], web:www.fencing-news.co.uk Leading publication in fencing andlandscaping.

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254 Field Farm ToursContact Simone Gallon, tel: 01636 616 060, email:[email protected],web: www.fieldfarmtours.co.uk Specialist travel company for theagricultural industry.

236 Finrone Systems Ltd Tel: 02871 343 495, email:[email protected], web: www.finronesystems.com

63 Forum Animal Health Contact Susan Underwood, tel: 01737 857 781, email:[email protected], web:www.forumanimalhealth.co.uk Ask us how Kling-On Blue copperand zinc sheep footbath stays onthe hoof for up to three days.

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78 G. Shepherd Animal Health Contact Graham Shepherd, tel: 01772 690 131, email:[email protected], web: www.gshepherd.co.uk Company obsessed withpreventing disease throughincreasing immunity and reducingexposure to disease.

248 Gallagher Power Fence UK Contact Neil Forknall, tel: 02476470 141, email: [email protected], web:www.gallaghereurope.com Delivering innovative electricfencing and EID products.

245 G.D. Troth Tel: 01246 204 000. Domestic and agricultural knives.

233 George Mudge and Co Contact George Mudge, tel: 01822 615 456, email:[email protected], web:www.georgemudgeshearing.co.uk Sheep shearing and handlingequipment specialist.

150 Germinal Seeds GB Contact Helen Mathieu, tel: 01522 868 714, email:[email protected],web: www.germinalseeds.co.uk Supplier of Aber high sugar grassand clover, forage brassicas,chicory, lucerne and maize.

203 GLW Feeds Contact Sarah Watts, tel: 01509 501 886, email: [email protected], web: www.glwfeeds.co.uk Manufacturer of feeds forruminants and mono-gastrics.

H165 Hadlow College Contact Caz Dell, tel:01732 853236, email: [email protected],web: www.hadlow.ac.uk Ofsted ‘outstanding’ provider.Further and higher educationcourses in Kent and SE London.

183 Hampton Steel Tel: 01933 233 333, email:[email protected], web: www.hamptonsteel.co.uk UK manufacturer of steel wirefencing products includingHampton Net fencing, hinge jointfencing, barbed wire and more.

226 Hanco Agricultural Contact H.J. Hancock, tel: 01432860 518, email: [email protected],web: www.hanco.co.uk Mik green polypropylene slattedsheep flooring, glass fibre bulkbins/augers, enamelled castiron/plastic drinkers and more.

251 Harrington Sheep Handling Contact Stuart Pickering, tel: 01759 369 935, email:[email protected], web:www.b-and-p-engineering.com Static and mobile handling systemsfor shearing trailers.

30 Harrison and Hetherington Contact David Pritchard, tel: 01228 406 230, email:[email protected], web:www.harrisonandhetherington.co.uk Pedigree and commercial livestockauctioneers, brokers and valuers.

45 Hawes Farmers Auction Mart Company Contact R.J. Lund, tel: 01969 667 207, email:[email protected], web: www.hawesmart.co.uk Livestock auctioneers and valuers.

231 Healthy Hooves EU Tel: 02476 452 299, email:[email protected], web: www.healthyhooves.eu Healthy Hooves allows for lessthan 1 per cent of zinc sulphate to be used in a 100-litre footbath,while maintaining clean hooves.

122 Hedgehog Equipment Contact Sarah Staley, tel: 01873 890 712, email:[email protected] Carding and combing equipment,drop spindles, spinning wheels and accessories, peg looms and more.

50 Hexham and Northern Marts Contact Robert Addison, tel:01434 605 444, email:[email protected], web: www.hexham.co.uk Auctioneers, valuers and landagents.

162Holme Lacy Campus,Hereford and Ludlow College Contact Charlotte Gibb, tel:08000 321 986, email:[email protected], web: www.hlcollege.ac.uk Specialist in full and part-time land-based courses.

172 Humane SlaughterAssociation Contact Nathan Williams, tel: 01582831 919, email: [email protected],web: www.hsa.org.uk HAS supports research andprovides practical guidance on thewelfare of food animals duringtransport, marketing and slaughterworldwide.

246 Huntsmoor Contact Bill Lidgate, tel: 07860 328133, email: [email protected],web: www.huntsmoor.co.uk Forklift-mounted Broomatebrushes. Diesel tanks.

157 Hybu Cig Cymru – MeatPromotion Wales Contact John Richards, tel: 01970 625 050, email:[email protected], web: www.hccmpw.org.uk Development, promotion andmarketing of Welsh red meat.

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212 IAE Contact Jack Jackson, tel:01782339 320, email: [email protected],web: www.iae.co.uk Manufacturer of livestock handlingand feeding equipment.

67 I.D. and S.B. James, Country Supplies Tel: 01982 570 200, web:www.jamescountrysupplies.co.uk Supplier of sheep and cattleshowing and husbandryequipment.

228 Ifor Williams Trailers Contact Llion Roberts, tel: 01490412 527, email: [email protected],web: www.iwt.co.uk On display will be trailers of varioustypes.

25 Innovis Breeding Services Tel: 01531 651 210, email:[email protected], web: www.innovis.org.uk

Providing expertise in embryotransfer, artificial insemination,domestic and export semenfreezing for sheep and goats.

51 Innovis Breeding Sheep Contact Eurion Thomas, tel: 01970 828 236, email:[email protected], web: www.innovis.org.uk Genetics targeted to improveefficiency and profitability.

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121 Jakoti Handshears Contact Claire Tinker, tel: 01749 938 008, email:[email protected], web: www.handshears.co.uk Superb quality, self sharpeninghand shears, used across Europe.

85 JDS Supplies (Midlands)Contact John Sutton, tel: 07798 924575, email: [email protected] tools, stock fencingbarbed wire, staples and more.

232 JFC Manufacturing (Europe) Tel: 01691 659 226, email: [email protected], web: www.jfcuk.com Producer of innovative productsfor the UK agricultural market.

75 J.G. Animal Health Contact Jonathan Guy, tel: 01886 880 482, email:[email protected], web: www.jganimalhealth.co.uk Nutritional supplements forcommercial and pedigree flocks.Premier sheep and premier lamb drench tried, tested andproven.

186 J.J. Farm Services Tel: 01242 620 631, email:[email protected], web: www.jjfarm.co.uk Supplier of Massey Ferguson, Lely, Sumo, Warwick trailers andKRM. New and second-hand all instock.

204 John Deere Ltd Tel: 01949 863 272, web: www.johndeere.co.uk See our 2014 model Gator utility vehicles with power steering and a selection of ourversatile small and mid-rangetractors.

174 Jus Farm CCTV Contact Christopher J. Jones, tel: 01743 353 599, email:[email protected], web: www.farmCCTV.com Farm CCTV for stock monitoring,security. IT support.

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K224 Kawasaki Motors UK Contact Simon Riches, tel: 01628 856 600, email:[email protected], web: www.kawasaki.co.uk/utility Importer of ATV and utility vehicles.

247 KiwiKitContact Hayley Norgrove, tel: 01584 879 959, email:[email protected], web: www.kiwikit.co.uk Family-run firm with New Zealandsolutions for British grasslandfarmers.

178 Kwazai UKTel: 01215 502 395, email:[email protected], web: www.kwazar.co.uk Fencing tools, fasteners,accessories, wire strainers,clamps and more.

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240 Landy Pressure Washers(Lambert and Dyson Ltd) Contact M. Lambert, tel: 01756 794 291, email: [email protected], web:www.landypressurewashers.com Pto-powered pressure washers.



177 Lightsource Renewable Energy Contact Giulia Cocconceli, tel: 03332 000 755, email:[email protected], web: www.lightsource-re.co.uk Leading solar energy generator inthe UK.

Sponsor Lister ShearingEquipment Contact David John, tel: 01453 826 692, email:[email protected], web: www.lister-shearing.com Sponsor of the NSA Sheep Eventand the 2014 English Shearer of theYear competitions.

Sponsor Livestock AuctioneersAssociation (LAA) Contact Chris Dodds, tel: 01697 475 433, email:[email protected], web: www.laa.co.uk Representing auctioneering firmswhich run livestock auctionmarkets in England and Wales.

188 Lloyds Owen Clothing Contact Lloyd Owens, tel: 07854708 871, email: [email protected] clothing and boots.

206 L.M. Bateman and Co Contact Della Messham, tel: 01538 361 326, email:[email protected], web: www.lmbateman.co.uk Manufacturer of sheep and cattlehandling and feeding equipment.

53A Logic MH Tel: 01285 720 930, email:[email protected], web: www.logictoday.co.uk Contact 2000 weedwiper, snackersheep feeder and specialist kit.

235 Lyndhurst Kelpies andDevonairs Kelpies Contact Tracy Huxtable and Kevin Reeves, tel: 07774 710 812

or 07789 148 647, email:lyndhurst@ vetty.fsnet.co.uk [email protected], web:www.lyndhurst-kelpies.co.uk orwww.kelpie.co.uk Import, export, breeding andtraining of Australian Kelpiesheepdogs for field and yard work.

M103 May Hill Lamb Producers Contact Henry Dunn, tel: 01452 840 249, email:[email protected], web:www.mayhilllambproducers.co.uk Cost-effective lamb marketing runby farmers for farmers.

198 McArthur Group Ltd Contact John Frizzell, tel: 08453 721 839, email:[email protected],web: www.mcarthur-group.com Premium brand products includingMarterfence, Cyclone, Kinghitter,Hayes and Rylock Stockfence.

190 McCartneys Tel: 01584 872 251, email:[email protected],web: www.mccartneys.co.uk Partnership of auctioneers andchartered surveyors.

214 McGreggor Polytunnels Contact Ali McGreggor, tel: 01962 772 368, email: [email protected], web:www.mcgregorpolytunnels.co.uk Specialist manufacturer ofpolytunnel sheep housing.

184 McVeigh Parker Contact Chris Hambridge, tel: 01299 826 111, email:[email protected], web: www.mcveighparker.co.uk Products for the fencing and sheephandling markets.

152 Meadow Quality Contact Judy Underwood, tel: 01789 734 100, email:

[email protected], web: www.meadowq.co.uk Call to see what we can add toyour marketing.

222 Mervyn Thomas Ltd Contact Mervyn Thomas, tel: 01544 327 177, email:[email protected].

239 Minsups Tel: 01606 556 161, email:[email protected], web: www.minsups.co.uk Manufacturer and supplier of cost-effective feed supplements.

242 Modulamb Contact R.B. Meakin, tel: 02476 611647, email: [email protected],web: www.modulamb.com Sheep handling trailers VOSA-approved for road use.

234 Mole Valley Farmers Tel: 01769 573 431, email: [email protected], web:www.molevalleyfarmers.com Feed, fencing, fertiliser, animalhealth, yard products and more.

144 Moredun Contact Margaret Bennett, tel: 01314 455 111, email:[email protected], web: www.moredun.org.uk Free, practical information fromour vets and specialists.

153 MSD Animal Health Contact Marcus Sanders, tel: 01908 685 685, email:[email protected],web: www.msd-animal-health.co.uk Producer of Scabivax Forte,Hepavac-P Plus, Ovivac-P Plus ,Enzonvax and Toxovax.

N173 National Association ofAgricultural Contractors (NAAC) Tel: 01780 784 631, email:

[email protected], web: www.naac.co.uk Representative organisation for allUK land-based contractors.

43 National Farmers Union (NFU) Contact Chris Taylor, tel: 02476858 500, email: [email protected], web: www.nfuonline.com Passionate in our support of allfarmers.

238 National Polytunnels Contact Garry Summerfield, tel: 01772 799 200, email:[email protected],web: www.nationalstructures.co.uk Manufacturer of polytunnels.

89 National Sheep Association (NSA) Contact Charlotte Underwood, tel: 01684 892 661, email:[email protected],web: www.nationalsheep.org.uk Help NSA provide a voice for UKsheep farmers by joining today forjust £50 a year (£25 for under 27s).

166 Natural England Tel: 03000 601 695, email:[email protected],web: www.naturalengland.org.uk/esNatural England supports farmbusinesses and enhances thenatural environment.

107 Natural Fibre CompanyContact Lara Pollard Jones, tel: 01566 777 635, email:[email protected],web: www.thenaturalfibre.co.uk Personal, quality service to spinyarns and add value to wool.

151 Natural StockcareContact Tom Stevenson, tel: 0191 264 5494, email:[email protected], web: www.naturalstockcare.co.uk One hundred per cent bio-availableproducts.

57 Nettex Tel:01634 257 150, email: [email protected], web: www.net-tex.co.uk Manufacturer of ewe and lambnutrition supplements.

139 Newton Rigg College Contact Matt Bagley, tel: 01768 893 400.Land-based college in Cumbria.

115 Nickerson Contact Pauline Barley, tel: 01472 370 188, web: www.nickerson.co.uk Agricultural distributor supplyingseeds from breeder to farmer.

58 Norbrook Laboratories Contact Gemma Garner, tel: 01535741 147, email: [email protected], web:www.norbrook.com A world leader in the veterinarypharmaceutical industry.

23 Northwest Auctions Contact Richard Gardiner, tel: 01539 566 200, email:[email protected], web: www.nwauctions.co.uk Pedigree and commercial livestockauctioneers and valuers.

195 Novartis Animal Health Tel: 01276 694 402, email:[email protected],

web: www.farmanimalhealth.co.uk Developing new and better ways toprevent and treat diseases.

O116 Oliver Seeds Contact David Rhodes, tel:01522706 500, email: [email protected], web: www.oliver-seeds.co.uk Exceptional grass seed mixturesand forage crops.

130 Organic Sheepskins Contact Nicki Port, tel: 01989 730 615, email:[email protected], web:www.organicsheepskins.com Organically tanned sheepskins.

70 Osmonds Contact Fiona Wilson, tel: 01948 668 100, email:[email protected], web: www.osmonds.co.uk Health, nutrition digestive and hoofproducts.

P192 P&D Engineering (Bredon) Tel: 01684 772 912, email:[email protected], web: www.panddengineering.com Main dealers for Merlo, McCormick,Reco, Vicon, Ausa UTVs, West Bulfeeder wagons and Ritchie.

256 Pattenden Machinery Contact Clive Chapman, tel: 01531 660 258, email: [email protected], web:www.pattendenmachinery.co.uk Kioti Mechon UTVs.

16 Penrith and District Farmers’ MartContact David Crowden, tel: 01768 864 700, email:[email protected] sales of prime sheep andcattle. Fortnightly store cattle.

230 Pharmweigh Contact Victor Lovedale, tel: 01359 250 917, email:[email protected], web: www.pharmweigh.com Stainless steel British innovation.

158 Pirbright Institute Contact Prof Dave Cavanagh, tel: 01483 232 441, email:[email protected], web: www.iah.ac.uk World-leading centre of excellencein research and surveillance ofvirus diseases of farm animals.

258 Polaris ACE ATV Contact Murray Boss, tel: 01527 578 668, email:[email protected] and UTVs with unrivalledspecification, plus Logic range ofsheep equipment.

133 Premium Sheep and Goat Health Scheme Contact Ian Pritchard, tel: 01463226 995, email: [email protected],web: www.sruc.ac.uk/sghs Accreditation schemes for thesheep industry.

182 Profencer Contact Allan Froggatt, tel: 07785 700 952, email:[email protected], web: www.profencer.co.uk

De-winding and hydraulictensioning machine for fencing.

134 Pro-Ovine Contact Peers Davies,tel: 07714 613 747, email: [email protected], web: www.pro-ovine.co.uk Sheep-only veterinary practiceworking throughout the UK.

181 Protech Machinery Tel: 07971 079 751, email:[email protected],web: www.protechmachinery.co.uk Post drivers for tractors,telehandlers, excavators andcompact mounting.

79 Provita Animal Health Tel: 02882 252 352, email:[email protected], web: www.provita.co.uk Probiotic feed supplements,colostrum products and more.

146 Public Health England Tel: 0208 327 7818, email:[email protected], web:www.phr.gov.uk Protecting people from threats totheir health.

Q112 Quicktag Contact Jennifer Maybin, tel: 02820 768696, email:[email protected], web:www.quicktag.co.uk Ear tags, tissue sampling tags,drenching guns and vaccinators.

R200 Racewell UK Contact Rob Livesey, tel: 01835870 724 or 07808 760 768, email:[email protected], web: www.tepari.com Automated sheep handlingsolutions from New Zealand.

85 Ram ShopContact Catherine Nakielny, tel: 01558 685 132, email:[email protected], web: www.knconsulting.co.uk Brand new marketing servicelisting breeders of performance-based ‘fit for purpose’ rams.

201 Rancher Contact James Robinson, tel: 01556 504 888, email:[email protected],web: www.rancher-equipment.co.uk Mobile sheep handler and ‘gripper’weigher.

Sponsor Randall Parker Foods Contact Kevin Brown, tel: 01686 412 114, email:[email protected],web: www.randallparker.com British-owned lamb processor.

229 Rappa Fencing Contact Mark Grant, tel: 01264 810665, email: [email protected],web: www.rappa.co.uk New mobile aluminium sheephandling yard designed andmanufactured in the UK.

168 Red Tractor Assurance Tel: 02476 478 630, web:www.redtractorassurance.org.uk A vital element of the assurancechain for British beef and lamb.


127 Reg Marshall Tel: 01981 251 435, email: [email protected] hand-crafting crooksand walking sticks from rams horn,buffalo horn and antler.

196 Ritchey Contact Suzie Leedell, tel: 01765689 541, email: [email protected],web: www.ritchey.co.uk Complete solutions for flockmanagement using EID technology.

58A Roxan Developments Contact Brain Eadie, tel: 01750 722940, email: [email protected],web: www.roxan.co.uk EID sheep tagging system forslaughter/breeding sheep. RoxanNew products being launched atthe show.

141 Royal AgriculturalBenevolent Institution (RABI) Contact Kate Jones, tel:01865 724931, email: [email protected], web: www.rabi.org.uk Welfare advice, care and financialprovision to those suffering need,hardship and distress.

60 Rumenco Tel: 01283 511 211, email:[email protected], web: www.rumenco.co.uk Specialist in the production salesand marketing of feedsupplements, ruminant nutritionand feeding systems.

166C Rural Payments Agency Tel: 08456 037 777, email:[email protected], web: www.rpa.defra.gov.uk Paying agency responsible for CAPschemes in England.

S76 Safety Revolution Contact Rob Gibbs, tel: 08000 281 965, email:[email protected], web: www.safetyrevolution.co.uk Leading specialist health andsafety and human resourceconsultancy.

154 SAI Global Tel: 01908 249 973, email:[email protected], web: www.saiglobal.com Farm and food assurance.

251 Salt Depot Contact Heather Artel, tel: 0844324 9027, email: [email protected], web:www.saltdepot.co.uk Distributor of lump rock salt, bothpink Himalayan and white.

142 SCOPS Web: www.scops.org.uk. Sustainable Control of Parasites inSheep (SCOPS) is an industrygroup promoting effective wormcontrol to slow the development ofanthelmintic resistance.

223 Scotpen Contact Clive Houdley, tel: 01461 600 203, email:[email protected], web: www.scotpen.co.uk Unique sheep handling and draftingsystem.

47 Select Nutrition Contact John Parker, tel: 07741 003 738, email:[email protected], web: www.select-nutrition.co.uk Proven products for improvedhealth and more profitable sheep.

263 Sell My Livestock Contact Jamie Mcinnes, tel: 02392413 669, email: [email protected], web:www.sellmylivestock.co.uk New online trading platformconnecting buyers and sellers.

123 Shearwell Data Contact Hilary O’Keife, tel: 01643841 611, email: [email protected], web:www.shearwell.co.uk Supplier of animal identificationand management systems.

124 Shepherds Ice Cream Contact Martin Orbach, tel:01981550 716, email: [email protected], web:www.shepherdicecream.co.uk Makers of sheep’s milk ice cream.

118 Sinclair McGill Contact Laura Davey, tel: 01472 371 471, email:[email protected], web: www.limagrain.co.uk Superior quality grass and foddercrop seeds.

125 Slightly Sheepish Contact Mary Griese, tel: 01275 472 207, email: [email protected] paintings ofagricultural livestock.

163 Soil AssociationCertification Contact Sara Ogbourne, tel: 0117314 5140, email: [email protected], web: www.sacert.org

136 Soil Fertility Services Contact Keryn Middleton, tel: 01366 384 899, email:

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135 Sterimatic Worldwide Contact Paul Rowley, tel: 01453 884 944, email:[email protected], web: www.sterimatic.com Products for the animal healthindustry.

82 Stocktrace Contact Clare Rowson, tel: 01512 032 191, email:[email protected], web: www.stocktrace.co.uk Progressive EID solutions.

225 Stow Ag Contact Sarah Matthews, tel: 01451 832 849, email:[email protected], web: www.stowag.com Lambing, animal handling, andidentification equipment.

71 Strathclyde NutritionTel: 01555 820 627, email: [email protected], web:www.strathclydenutrition.com Manufacturer of feed blocks, licks,mineral buckets.

137 Sum-It Computer Systems Contact Ben John, tel: 01844 213 003, email: [email protected],web: www.sum-it.co.uk Integrated PC software andsmartphone apps for commercialand pedigree sheep enterprises.

197 Suzuki ATVs Tel: 0500 011 959, email:[email protected],web: www.suzuki-atv.co.uk ATVs from the lightweight 0ZARK250 to the powerful Kingquad 750.

218 Symtag Ltd Contact John Symonds, tel: 01934750 410, email: [email protected],web: www.symtag.co.uk Sheep EID tags/readers/software.

T211 Teagle MachineryContact Jim Squires, tel: 01872 560

592, email: [email protected],web: www.teagle.co.uk Mounted/trailed bale shreddersand silage feeders, fertiliserspreaders, toppers and more.

44 Tenant Farmers Association Tel: 0118 940 6130, email: [email protected], web: www.tfa.org.uk Supporting the tenanted sectorthrough lobbying of Government.

210 Tenbury Farm Supplies Contact David James, tel: 01584810 150 or 07710 802 790, email:[email protected].

113 TGM Software SolutionsContact Jane Campbell, tel: 02892689 681, email: [email protected], web:www.tgmsoftware.com Flock management software.

147 TheSheepSite.com Contact Nicola Pickles, tel: 01432 313931, email:[email protected],web: www.thesheepsite.com News, information and advice.

140 Three Counties Agri SocietyTel: 01684 584 900, email:[email protected], web: www.threecounties.co.uk

72 Tithebarn Ltd Contact J. Sample, tel: 01606 595000, email: [email protected],web: www.tithebarn.co.uk Manufacturer and supplier ofmineral/protein/trace elements.

237 Tony Binns Livestock Equipment Contact Tony Binns, tel: 01423 770 757, email: [email protected], web:www.livestockequipment.co.uk

180 Tornado Wire Tel: 0845 071 0890, email:[email protected], web: www.tornadowire.co.uk Leading wire fencing manufacturer.

62 Trident Feeds Contact Sam Wilson, tel: 01733 422 214, email:[email protected],

web: www.tridentfeeds.co.uk We will launch a new bioethanolco-product feed brand for sheep.

V202 Volac Contact Jackie Bradley, tel: 01223206 877, email: [email protected], web: www.volac.com Performance nutrition products.

W219 Wales and Border Counties Liquid Feeds Contact Brian Richards, tel: 01584 811 099, email:[email protected], web: www.wbcliquidfeeds.co.uk Don’t buy cake for sheep thiswinter, feed PRIME 20 instead.

175 Welsh Shearing Equipment Centre Contact Sam Morris, tel: 01874 636 455, email:[email protected], web: www.shearing.com Sheep shearing equipment.

221 Wessex Animal HealthContact Keith Gardiner, tel: 01425 474 455, email: [email protected], web:www.wessexanimalhealth.co.uk Distributor of animal medicines andnutritional health products.

248 WestflightContact Chris Brooks, tel: 08443814 258, email: [email protected], web:www.westflight.co.uk Solar PV Systems from 10kW to250kW as ground or roof mounts.

252 Whyle House Lamb Contact Andy Offer, tel: 01568 750 543, email:[email protected], web: www.whylehouse.co.uk Quality Herefordshire lamb andmutton burgers in a roll.

159 Woodland Trust Tel: 0845 293 5792, web:www.woodlandtrust.org.ukFree advice and support for treeplanting.

108 Wool RoomContact Zoe Redfern Nichols,tel:01780 461 217, email:[email protected], web: www.thewoolroom.com Wool bedding experts.

259 Wox Agri Services Contact Geoff Rey, tel: 01670 789 020, email:[email protected], web: www.woxagriservices.co.uk Gutter Greenmaster forrejuvenating pasture.

213 Wynnstay Group Contact Sian Probert, tel: 01691828 512, email:[email protected], web: www.wynnstay.co.uk Manufacturer and supplier ofagricultural inputs.

X87 XLVets UK Contact Alyson Staines, tel: 01228711 788, email: [email protected],web: www.xlvets.co.uk XL Vets Farmskills courses providepractical farm-based training.

Y53 Yamaha - Motor (UK) Tel: 01932 358 000, web: www.yamaha-motor.co.uk Range of machines from 350-700cc.

117 Yara UK Tel: 01759 302 545, email: [email protected], web: www.yara.co.uk Grasstrac for important traceelements while at grass.

Z52 Zintec Feed Supplements Tel: 01568 708 008, email: [email protected], web: www.zintec.co.uk Manufacturer and supplier ofquality nutritional products.

160 Zoetis Tel: 0845 300 8034, web: www.zoetis.co.uk Extensive endectocide andectoparasiticide range.



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