Content related to the topic: lamb

20 February 2025

Sheep meat imports rose 37% in 2024 amidst record prices and lower domestic throughput

In the newly released December 2024 trade data, we saw a continued trend of falling imports of sheep meat (down 11% from November volumes) from the peak volumes seen in June.

20 February 2025

Sheep meat production forecast to increase in 2025 despite challenges

UK sheep meat production is expected to grow in 2025.

20 February 2025

RamCompare hits major milestone

The RamCompare project is celebrating its tenth year and is seeking new rams to join the 2025 breeding season.

14 February 2025

Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap – 13 February 2025

This week's view of cattle and sheep markets.

10 February 2025

Weekly cattle and sheep market wrap – 7 February 2025

This week's view of cattle and sheep markets.

3 February 2025

Ruminant News – Winter 2025 edition

The latest edition of Ruminant News for cattle and sheep farmers is available to download.

23 June 2025

Other lamb castration methods

Information about lamb castration methods that are not permitted in England.

3 February 2025

Surgical castration

Learn about surgical castration of lambs

3 February 2025

Rubber ring and clamp (Burdizzo) combined castration

Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of rubber ring and clamp combined castration

3 February 2025

Clamp castration (Burdizzo)

Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of clamp castration

31 January 2025

Weekly cattle & sheep market wrap – 30 January 2025

This week's view of cattle and sheep markets.

3 February 2025

Rubber ring castration (elastration)

Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of rubber ring castration