Lamlac

17/07/2026

Lameness is one of the most costly and time-consuming conditions sheep farmers deal with - but many cases are preventable with the right approach 🐑

From footbath protocols to pasture rotation, our advice covers the practical steps that make a real difference.

Read the full article: https://www.lamlac.co.uk/latest/view,time-to-get-on-top-of-lameness_54.htm

14/07/2026

With summer well underway, lameness, Orf and fly strike are the conditions worth keeping front of mind in the coming weeks 🐑

Early identification and good flock management can make a real difference at this time of year.

Read our expert advice: https://www.lamlac.co.uk/latest/view,time-to-get-on-top-of-lameness_54.htm

09/07/2026

Body condition scoring is one of the most useful tools a sheep farmer has - and July is a great time to assess where your ewes are at 🐑

With tupping still a few months away, any ewes that need building up have time to respond to nutritional changes now.

Read our guide: https://www.lamlac.co.uk/resources/lambing-advice/view,body-condition-scores-key-to-top-condition-at-tupping_124.htm

08/07/2026

A lot rests on our upland flocks, from food production to the landscapes people love.

The NFU is pressing the government for the long-term certainty hill farmers need to keep doing both. 🐑

Worth a read:

Work on England’s farming future starts now, says the National Sheep Association - NSA News

06/07/2026

On World Zoonoses Day, it's worth remembering that Orf affects more than just the flock 🐑 It can also pass to the people handling infected sheep.

Our expert advice covers the signs to look for, vaccination timing and how to manage an outbreak effectively.

Read more: https://www.lamlac.co.uk/resources/lambing-advice/view,better-orf-control_70.htm

06/07/2026

Wool has had a tough few years, so an improving market is welcome.
The NSA reports prices are firming and is supporting the push to get more British wool into the supply chain. 🐑
Read more:

Here you will find the latest updates on NSA activity, and responses to industry news or Government announcements.

03/07/2026

Around 80% of flocks see at least one case of strike each year, so it pays to be proactive.

The SCOPS blowfly forecast gives an early warning of rising risk in your area 🐑

Worth bookmarking their website!

The forecasts including Nematodirus can be used in combination with your grazing history to assess the risk of infection in your lambs.

02/07/2026

Shade, water and a bit of timing go a long way in weather like the recent heatwaves the UK is experiencing.

AHDB is urging livestock farmers to plan for the next hot spell and keep a close eye on the most vulnerable stock 🐑

Full guidance:

Extreme conditions bring immediate and practical challenges – read our practical steps to reduce heat stress.

29/06/2026

With temperatures already climbing, summer brings yet another a fresh set of challenges for sheep farmers – from reduced grazing availability to the risk of heat stress and flystrike ☀️

Our expert advice covers the practical steps you can take, from managing water supply and shade to the benefits of early weaning and timely shearing.

Well worth a read given the temperatures we saw in May: www.lamlac.co.uk/news/view,the-heat-is-on-managing-sheep-in-a-heatwave_123.htm

25/06/2026

We know that investing in new rams is one of the biggest decisions you can make, and getting it right can take flock performance forward for years to come 🐑

From physical soundness checks to understanding estimated breeding values, our expert advice covers what to consider before you buy.

Read the article:

Investing in new breeding stock with better genetics than the last generation can take flock performance forward.