Lamlac

11/09/2026

Sudden losses in weaned lambs pick up from September onwards, and stress is usually somewhere in the story, whether that is weaning, a long journey or a fast change of diet.

DAFM has set out what to watch for with pasteurellosis, acidosis and worms now that rain has got larvae moving again.

A quick read that’s definitely worth ten minutes before you next move lambs:

As the weather cools, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has shared advice for sheep farmers this autumn

10/09/2026

Farming can be an isolating job and today is an important reminder that nobody should carry it alone.

Sharing this for World Su***de Prevention Day, as it’s always so important to remember that lots of research shows that farming has one of the highest stress and su***de levels of occupations. We never shy away from talking about these difficult topics, because awareness is so important.

If posts today are hitting home for you, remember there is help and there is hope.

If you or someone you know is struggling, FCN can be reached on 03000 111 999.

Proudly supporting ***dePreventionDay 💛

09/09/2026

It's Back British Farming Day, and we're raising a glass to every farmer keeping the country fed 🐑 🍻
Thank you for what you do 🙌

07/09/2026

That's a wrap, our photo competition is now closed for entries 🐑

Thank you so much to everyone who shared a photo, there's a lot to get through and the standard is high, as always. Going through all your brilliant photos is always the highlight of year for the team 💖

Judging starts now and we'll be revealing the shortlists soon, watch this space!

04/09/2026

Today - 4th September - is your last chance to enter our photo competition 🐑

Entries close at 23:59 BST tonight, so if you've been meaning to dig out your best sheep photo of the year, now is the moment.

Share your photo and category in the comments 👇

T&Cs: Photos will be judged and winners contacted after the closing date. UK & Ireland only, submissions must come from someone over the age of 18, one entry per category, per person.

https://feedforgrowth.com/ugc-1/1/2/0/terms__conditions_november_2025.pdf

31/08/2026

The countdown is on; our photo competition closes in just a week! 🐑

But there's still time to enter your favourite photo in one of this year's categories:

🐑 Little lamb fans (photos taken by or with children)

🐑 Unlikely friends (lambs and sheep with other animals)

🐑 Ewe must be joking (funny photos)

🐑 All dressed up (lambs and sheep wearing jackets and clothing)

🐑 Top of the flocks (any photo that doesn't fall into the previous categories)

If you haven't entered yet, then make sure to share your photo in the comments along with the category before 23:59 BST on the 4th of September.

T&Cs: Photos will be judged and winners contacted after the closing date. UK & Ireland only, submissions must come from someone over the age of 18, one entry per category, per person.

28/08/2026

Low body condition risks flock productivity, yet it takes seconds to check for. 🐑

Running your hand over the spine and loin is all it takes, once you know what to feel for.

Our expert advice has the full guide: https://www.lamlac.co.uk/news/view,sheep-farmers-how-do-you-measure-ewe-body-condition-score_101.htm

27/08/2026

AHDB is running bluetongue update meetings this week and next, with disease pressure expected to peak in September.



Lancashire 24 August, Cumbria 25th, Shropshire 26th, Carmarthenshire 27th, then Leicestershire on 3 September.



Spaces are limited, and as AHDB noted in its 18 August update, the case picture is changing week by week.

As case numbers rise, farmers are being reminded of the importance of speaking to their local vet to source vaccine and ensure livestock are protected.

26/08/2026

Happy National Dog Day to every farm dog keeping the flock in line! 🐕

If your dog and your sheep have struck up an unlikely friendship, then you're in luck, our "Unlikely friends" photo competition category was made for you.

Share your entry in the comments before 23:59 BST on the 4th of September.

📸 Thanks to Rebecca Louise Bruce for this great photo from last year's photo competition.

T&Cs: Photos will be judged and winners contacted after the closing date. UK & Ireland only, submissions must come from someone over the age of 18, one entry per category, per person.

25/08/2026

There's still time to enter our photo competition. 🐑

Whether it's an unlikely friendship or your best dressed lamb, we want to see it.

Comment your photo and category before 23:59 BST on the 4th of September to be in with a chance of winning!

T&Cs: Photos will be judged and winners contacted after the closing date. UK & Ireland only, submissions must come from someone over the age of 18, one entry per category, per person.