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02/06/2026

Cobalt is needed to produce vitamin B12 in the rumen, which is used for extracting energy from feed and optimising growth.

Read more about the importance of Cobalt and other trace elements for lambs at weaning here➡️ https://www.downland.co.uk/news/why-trace-elements-matter-for-lambs-at-weaning

30/05/2026

As temperatures rise, so does the number of flies and midges irritating livestock.

This can not only cause worrying, agitation and stress, but some flies can also transmit diseases 🪰

Read more about the impact of flies and how to manage them here ➡️ https://www.downland.co.uk/news/managing-nuisance-flies-in-livestock

30/05/2026

Plants with greater and deeper roots are better placed to withstand drought and waterlogging ✅

Speak to your local Downland Advisor to find out more about which Downland Grass Seed Mixture is right for your farm’s needs.

22/05/2026

08/05/2026

⭐Join us for our upcoming Shaping Future Flocks Roadshow ⭐

2027 lambing success starts now. Ewe condition at weaning affects next year’s results.

That’s why we’re launching our Shaping Future Flocks Roadshow – a series of events designed to help you get the most out of your flock and support future lambing success.

The events are free to attend and open to all farmers.

Check out the Roadshow Schedule below:

📆 Lanark Auction Market | Wednesday 27th May 2026 | 4pm – 8pm

Places are limited and booking is required. A hot pie supper is included🥧

Book FREE tickets here ➡️ https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GHSW

📆 J36 Rural Auction Centre, Cumbria | Tuesday 7th July 2026 | 4pm – 8pm
Bookings open soon.

📆 Ruthin Farmers Auction, North Wales | Tuesday 14th July 2026 | 4pm – 8pm
Bookings open soon.

21/04/2026

Give your lambs the best start in life 🐑

Whether you're in the early stages of lambing or well underway, there’s a whole range of LAMB FORCE Neonatal products that can help support your ewes and newborn lambs ✅

Speak to your local Downland Advisor today to find out about the range.

16/04/2026

15/04/2026

As we head into Spring there is an increased risk of Nematodirus in lambs 🐑

The SCOPS forecast predicts the hatching date for Nematodirus based on temperature.
Unlike other worms, Nematodirus can strike quickly even before eggs show in feacle tests, so timing is critical.
Early action can make a big difference to a lamb’s health and performance, don’t get caught out this season.

Follow the forecast below - https://ow.ly/gMEe50YGkYP

03/04/2026

As more people head out into the countryside this Easter Weekend, National Sheep Association's Sheep Worrying Campaign is a timely message to help share!

With new legislation having come into effect in March, tougher penalties and wider definitions of offences now apply. Working together, we can all help to promote and educate others on the huge impact of livestock worrying and attacks.

Find out more here: https://nationalsheep.org.uk/for-the-public/culture/sheep-worrying/

19/02/2026

The final six weeks of pregnancy are some of the most nutritionally challenging times of the ewe’s production cycle 🐑

Learn about how you can support late pregnancy nutrition here ➡️ https://www.downland.co.uk/news/tips-for-managing-your-ewes-during-late-pregnancy-and-lambing