Sheep
Sheep kill: 74,000 fewer spring lambs killed in 2023
While spring lambs led the way in 2023 as the category of sheep with the highest number killed, it was...
Light Lambs
Sheep
Sheep kill: Spring lambs make up 85% of throughput in week 36
50,178 spring lambs made up 85% of the throughput in week 36 of this year, according to the latest sheep...
Sheep
Light lambs still an issue in factories
Procurement managers continue to report light lambs coming through the system. Factories have, throughout the year, noted the increase in...
Agri-Business
Take advantage of 'cheap' weight gain grass offers lighter lambs
Although grass may be tight on farms that have been suffering badly from a lack of rain in recent weeks,...
Sheep
Factories issue warning to farmers on light lambs
Factory buyers have issued a warning to farmers over presenting light lambs for slaughter. Those who continue to do so...