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National Sheep Association WINTER FAIR EASTERN REGION 2018 FREE TO NSA MEMBERS Friday 9th February 2018 Melton Mowbray Market, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
National Sheep Association
WINTER FAIREASTERN REGION 2018
FREE TO NSA
MEMBERS
Friday 9th February 2018Melton Mowbray Market, Scalford Road,
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
NSA EASTERN REGION WINTER FAIRInformation
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CONTENTSWelcome 1
Thanks 3
Melton Mowbray welcome 4
Information 5-6
Seminar Programme 7-8
Timetable 9
MSD Animal Health 10
Sheep Breed Societies 11
Trade Exhibitors 12-14
This Event Guide is published onbehalf of NSA Eastern Region byCeres Solutions, Crogham FarmOffices. Wymondham, Norfolk.NR18 0RR
The NSA Eastern Region and Ceres Solutionshave made every effort to ensure that theinformation contained in these pages isaccurate. However they cannot be heldresponsible for any errors or omissions, nordoes the inclusion of any businessconstitute a recommendation.
Major Sponsors
Local Sponsors
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PHIL STOCKER, NSA Winter Fair kicks off new season of activities for NSA
The NSA Eastern Region brings you arefreshed format of a combined Winter Fairand Conference – practical farmer style - atMelton Mowbray market and kicking off anew season of NSA activities.
If we thought 2017 was busy then look out because 2018 isgoing to bring all that and more as we approach our exitfrom the EU, in theory just a little over 12 months away. Thestrong likelihood is an extended transition period which willbe essential to help us, and the EU, make changes without falling off a cliff. Thebest thing we can do is spend all our efforts making the most of it – reducing therisks our exit may bring and optimising the opportunities it presents, and there areplenty of both.
Assuming producers are doing as good a job as they can, with levels ofproductivity good and costs under control, there are then two things essential forindustry profitability – a market place that gives adequate return, and a Govt farmsupport programme that, amongst other things, offsets the costs of things that cantbe recouped from the market and gives reward for the many things that farmers dofor public benefit but that aren’t adequately paid for.
There is a phenomenal amount of work and preparations being done behind thescenes and some days there feels to be a real wind of change blowing throughDefra corridors, but after more than 18 months of discussion and negotiation weare only just about to formally discuss the crucial subject of trade. Michael Gove’srecent speeches have meant the future direction for farm support is becomingclearer. We cannot ignore the overall direction and we will see those words‘environment’ and ‘public good’ used more and more.
I am confident that, due in no small measure to the work of the NSA, Ministers anddecision makers have a far higher level of understanding of the value of sheepfarming than they did previously, and know what the impacts could be if they getthings wrong. The most fundamental thing to get right, with 96% of the 40% of UKsheepmeat that is exported going to the EU, is continued tariff free access beyondour departure.
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NSA EASTERN REGION WINTER FAIR Thanks
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THANKSThe NSA Eastern Region organiserswould like to thank the following fortheir support:
Melton Mowbray Market for hosting theevent.
The Major, Main and Regional Sponsors
Jamie Wild from Redhill Charollais forsupplying sheep for the demonstrationsand competitions.
Judges of the Trade and Breed SocietyStand Competitions
Members of the Eastern RegionCommittee and all stewards who havegiven up their time to help.
EVENT ORGANISERSNSA Eastern Region, Crogham Farm Offices, Wymondham, Norfolk. NR18 0RRTel: 01953 607860Email: [email protected]
EASTERN REGION OFFICIALSChairman : Dan PhippsVice Chairman : Robert SpinksRegional Manager :Jonathan Barber
We do need to be investing in marketsfurther afield but this won’t happenovernight and it will bring with it theprospect of free trade deals that couldpresent some real competition andproblems in our marketplace. We thenhave to safeguard the budget allocationto farming and rural development,justify its investment, and secure itsbetter targeting.
Make no mistake we are facing hugechange that we need to do our best toread, influence, and adapt to, but thereis plenty within our industry that makesgood sense and that we can argue for.
The Eastern Region Winter Fair starts ahuge annual programme of the NSAhelping engage you with the topics thatwill set the foundations for your futureand that will help you to not just survivebut hopefully to thrive. I hope you enjoyand make the most of this event and Ilook forward to seeing you there.
Phil StockerCEO
National SheepAssociation
Welcome to NSA Eastern Region WinterFair and Conference at Melton MowbrayMarket – we hope you have a great day.
The market is the largest Town centremarket in the country and whilst itpredates the Domesday Book, it is alsomodern, with multimillion new facilities,opened in 2017.
We provide weekly sales of all Livestock, Fur and Featherplus Farmers and antique Markets, a Sunday car boot,Saturday horse and machinery sales, award winning Tavernand many special events.
Melton Mowbray Market prides itself on providing a trustedservice to all customers, setting a fair market price andpaying for full weight. We also provide a free fieldsmanservice, able to give expert on farm advice.
If you get the chance, and haven’t yet seen it then pleasetake the opportunity to look round our sheep centre and thenew cattle building. Our staff will be around all day, and lookforward to meeting you.
Hugh BrownCEO
NSA EASTERN REGION WINTER FAIRThe Venue - Melton Market
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NSA EASTERN REGION WINTER FAIRInformation
Vehicle entrance fromNottingham Road
VENUEMelton Mowbray Livestock Market,Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray,Leicestershire. LE 13 1JY
OPENING TIMES10.00am - 4.00pm
ADMISSIONAdults £5.00 NSA members FREE (on production of 2017/18membership card, one card, one freeentry)Agricultural students free onproduction of a student union card.Children under 16 free.
EVENT GUIDEFree Event Guide at the entrance.
DOGSOnly assistance dogs will bepermitted
DISABLED FACILITIESCar parking and toilets available onsite.
FOODProvided by The Market Tavern. TheTavern is fully licensed and serves anextensive traditional menu: hot andcold drinks and snacks.
TOILETSLadies and gents toilets, includingdisabled facilities, are available.
HOW TO FIND USSat Nav postcode: LE13 1JY
The entrance to the public car park isoff the Nottingham Road. Follow themarket signs in Melton Mowbray.
CONFERENCESeminars will start at 10 am and rununtil 3.30 pm in the Banqueting Suite.Full details on page 6-7.
STOCK JUDGINGCOMPETITIONCompetitors please book in with theEvent Office upon arrival. Competitionwill start at 10.30.
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INDOOR TRADE ANDBREED SOCIETY STANDS
Stock Judging Competition
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CONFERENCE
TRADE VEHICLE PARKING
PUBLIC PARKING
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MARKETOFFICE MARKET RETAIL UNITS
EventOffice
Public Entrance
Vehicle entrance fromNottingham Road
TRADE STANDS
VIP lunch
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Phil Stocker, CEO National Sheep Association will open theconference at 10.20 with a short welcome and introduction.
First speaker will start at 10.30 am in the warm andcomfortable Banqueting Suite in the Market.
The focus of these talks is practical and helpful informationto make your sheep flocks more profitable. Don’t miss outon hearing these top speakers. There will be ample time foryou to ask questions.
10.30 Kate Hovers, BVSc CertSHP MRCVSReducing Lameness in Flocks
Kate will outline the 5 point plan as developed by MSD Animal Healthto dramatically reduce lameness in flocks.
11.00 Charles Sercombe - NFU Livestock Chairmanand local sheep farmerFuture thoughts on the Sheep Sector
Charles will give his views on the future of the sector following theGovernment’s information on the likely direction for funding.
11.30 Robert Spink - Sheep FarmerSheep Farming in an Arable Rotation
Robert was an NSA Young Ambassador. He runs his own sheep flockand also is shepherd on a large arable farm in Suffolk. Robert willoutline the challenges and opportunities with the integration of sheepon arable farms.
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12 noon Phil Stocker – CEO National Sheep Association Improving the welfare and longevity of rams in commercial sheep flocks.
Phil will report on the findings of the Animal Welfare Foundation-funded project on ram welfare and longevity. The project teamworked with NSA to gather feedback from a range of commercialsheep farmers. He will discuss the recommendations for rambreeders and buyers to ensure rams have a long and productiveworking life.
12.30 Charlie Thompson, BVMedSci BVM BVS MRCVS, Zoetis Veterinary Consultant Controlling Worms in Sheep – the ‘Spring Rise’
Charlie will give visitors an insight into the problems that occur withthe spring rise of parasites around lambing time and how best totackle this.
1.00 Liz Genever, Senior Beef & Lamb Scientist at AHDBManaging Young Ewes at Lambing
Looking after young ewes in your flock can cut down culling andlosses and improve production. Liz will expand on this and alsointroduce visitors to the exciting and new Challenge Sheep Project.
1.30 Howard Gilbert, VolacSuccessful rearing of surplus lambs
Howard will report of a study carried out at IBERS AberystwythUniversity looking into the most successful way to rear surplus lambsand the margins that can be achieved.
2.00 Melton Mowbray Market Sheep trade and the live market
2.30 Presentation of prizes for Stock Judging
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Timetable of Events
10.00 amEvent Opens to the Public.Trade and Breed Society Stand Judgingcommences.
10.20 amOfficial opening and welcome by PhilStocker, CEO National Sheep in theConference Area.
10.30 amFirst seminar session begins.
12.45 pmPresentations to Breed Society andTrade Stand winners.
2.00 amFinal seminar session begins.
2.30 pmPresentation of prizes for the StockJudging Competition.
4.00 pmEvent closes.
In the Market On Friday in Melton Market there willbe the regular Farmers Market. There isa wide range of local produce stallsselling a delicous mixture of meat, fish,vegetables, bread, cakes and otherprepared dishes. Of course StiltonCheese - but much, much more as well.
Running All Day
Stock Judging CompetitionTest your skills by judging pens ofsheep and a short quiz.
4 Stock Rams
4 Breeding Ewes
4 Prime Lambs
Free to enter and prizes of :-
£25£20£15£10
AHDB Beef & LambAHDB will be demonstrating theimportance of body condition scoring(BCS) ewes as part of nutritionmangement and showing how selectinglambs for slaughter at their optimum,pays returns.
Trade StandsA full list of the many varied agriculturaldisplay stands is listed in this guide.
COMPETITIONProgramme
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TRIM YOUR COSTS, NOTYOUR EWES’ FEET
Many UK sheep producers are cuttingthe costs of flock lameness byimplementing the Five-Point LamenessReduction Plan, which includes aninvestment in vaccination alongsideprompt treatment of any affected sheep,and other prudent managementinterventions.
This proven long term lamenessreduction plan builds flock resilience todisease, reduces the infection challengeon the farm and establishes immunity.The result is a significant reduction inthe number of lame sheep on the farmand increased profitability.
Lameness costs you money by causinghealth and welfare problems. Firstly, inewes, lameness leads to reducedgrazing and sub optimal nutrition, whichcan cause twin lamb disease, reducedfertility and poor milk production. Inlambs, lameness delays finishing andeven if they do finish, lame lambs areunfit to travel, which presents asignificant challenge when trying tocomply with UK animal welfarelegislation.
ADAS has calculated the cost oflameness per affected ewe to be£89.801. This means that if the incidencein any given flock is 10%, the cost oflameness is £8.98 for every ewe in theflock. Another recent study has shownthat flocks could save £3.86 per ewe per
year by stopping routine foot trimmingand minimising foot bathing to controlfootrot – two management practicesthat have been associated with a higherprevalence of lameness2.
Footrot is the main cause of lamenesson UK sheep farms. Vaccination is anaid to preventing lameness in a flock bystimulating immunity to (and reducinglesions caused by) Dichelobacternodosus, the bacteria causing footrot.Vaccination should be on a whole flockbasis and timed to coincide with timesof high disease risk on the farm.
Computer modeling has shown a costbenefit for whole flock vaccination iflameness incidence due to footrot ismore than 2% of sheep affected3.
References:1. Economic impact of health and welfareissues in beef cattle and sheep in England. ADASUK study (2013).2. J R Winter and L E Green. Cost benefitanalysis for ewes lame with footrot. TheVeterinary Journal 220 (2017) 1-6.3. University of Reading Footrot CostModel(www.fhpmodels.reading.ac.uk).
Further information is available
MSD Animal Health Main Sponsors
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BREED SOCIETY STANDSDetails of Exhibitors
Charollais Sheep SocietyCarroll Barber, Youngmans Road, Wymondham,Norfolk NR18 0RRTel: 01953 [email protected] lambing, lean quality carcase & quick growthare attributes which make Charollais rams today'stop choice with prime lamb producers.
Lleyn Sheep SocietyGwenda Roberts, Gwyndy, Bryncroes, Sarn,Pwllheli, Gwynedd. LL53 8ETTel: 079666 [email protected] [email protected] modern breeding ewe suitable for crossingwith any terminal sire to produce lambs that themarket wants.
Suffolk Sheep SocietyRobin McIlwrath, Unit B, Ballymena BusinessCentre, Fenaghy Road, Ballymena, Co Antrim,Northern Ireland. BT42 1FLTel: 02825 [email protected] Suffolk remains number one for growth andfinishes quickly. Suffolk lambs can also be takento heavier carcase weights.
NSA EASTERN REGION33rd Annual Ram Sale
FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2018Melton Mowbray
Market
Quality, Inspected Rams from
major breeds including Charollais, Suffolk, Texel and others.
Contact for entry details & catalogues
Tel: Jonathan Barber 01953 607860
or Melton Mowbray Market
Tel: 01664 562971
EXIBITORS Details of Exhibitors
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Agrimin LtdMark Armstrong, Arlanda Way, HumbersideAirport, Kirmington, Lincolnshire DN39 6YHTel: 01652 [email protected] 24.7 trace element boluses for sheep.Dose at scanning for guaranteed supplementationthrough to peak lactation.
AHDB Beef & LambAaron Newman, AHDB Beef & Lamb, StoneleighPark, Kenilworth, Warks CV8 2TL. Tel: 024 [email protected] AHDB Beef & Lamb Better ReturnsProgramme encourages producers to evaluatetheir businesses to identify where improvementscan be made.
Animax LtdWyn Bennett, Shepherds Grove West, Stanton,Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP31 2ARTel: 01359 [email protected] is a pioneering British company whichspecialises in the research, development andmanufacture of highly effective animal healthproducts.
Baa Baa TrailaaEmma Boniface, Oak Farm, Upper Boddington,Daventry, Northamptosnshire. NN11 6DWTel : 01327 [email protected] new lambing trailer! It’s not cheating justless bleating.
Bimeda UKUnit 2, Bryn Cefni Industrial Park, Llanfefair,Anglesey. LL77 7XATel: 01248 [email protected] is a global manufacturer, distributor andmarketer of quality animal health products,including Cosecure sheep boluses.
BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products)Tel : [email protected] designs, manufactures and distributesmotorised professional, recreational andpowersport vehicles. Its Can-Am brand providesutility users with innovative, economical,comfortable and versatile ATVs and SSVs.
Bonanza Calf NutritionCoes Road, Industrial Estate, Dundalk, Co Loath. Tel: +353 [email protected] Calf Nutrition is the milk replacercompany that uses more real milk in it’s fomulas.
British Wool Marketing BoardGareth Jones, Wool House, Sidings Close, CanalRoad, Bradford BD2 1AZTel: 01274 [email protected] information display of the current wool marketsituation and useful hints and tips for woolmanagement and presentation.
CargillDalton Airfield Industrial Estate, Thirsk, NorthYorkshire. YO7 3HETel: 01845 [email protected] ProviMilk Lamb Range includes theShepherdess lamb colostrum, lamb feeder andmilk replacers, for feeding young or orphanlambs.
CCM Auctions SkiptonTed Ogden, Skipton Auction Mart, Lingfields,Gargrave Road, Skipton BD23 1UDTel: 01756 792375 [email protected] Auctioneers & Valuers. 5 fortnightlysales September to October of 6,000 to 12,000Mule Gimmer Lambs. Fortnightly Autumn Salesof 10,000 to 12,000 store lambs and breedingsheep. Large year round sales.
TRADE STANDS Details of Exhibitors
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Ceva Animal HealthUnit 3, Anglo Office Park, White Lion Road,Amersham, Bucks. HP7 9FBTel : 01494 [email protected] Ceva Animal Health manufacture CevacChlamydia, the no. 1 vaccine against enzooticabortion and specialise in reproductivemanagement for profit
Country Land and Business Association(CLA)Debbie Nicholson, CLA Midlands, Knightley,Woodseaves, Stafford. ST20 0JW Tel: 01785 [email protected] is the membership organisation for owners ofland, property and business in rural England andWales.
Clinwil Nutrition ServicesWoodlands, Uphampton, Shobdon, Herefordshire.HR6 9NH Tel : 01568 [email protected] “The Trace Element Specialists” Take the guesswork out of feeding trace element - talk to us.
Dart LtdKayley Radford, Manor Farm House, LondonRoad, Shardlow, Derbyshire. DE72 2GDTel : 01332 [email protected] is a land-based training provider offeringapprenticeships, study programmes andtraineeships in agriculture, horticulture, animalcare and vet nursing.
Farmers FreshPaula Rowly, The Abattoir, Rouncil Lane,Kenilworth, Warwicks. CV8 1NNTel : 01926 [email protected] farmer-owned, farmer-led meat business. UKwide procurement; direct to abattoir and livestockmarket purchases.
Farm Tech Gavin Lawson, The Outbuildings, 2 Top Row,Sledmere, Driffield, Yorkshire. YO25 3XLTel : 01377 [email protected] & lambing animal welfare cameras.
G Shepherd Animal HealthWrainhow Business Centre, Lewth Lane,Woodplumpton, Preston. PR4 0TDTel : 01772 [email protected] quality First Thirst colostrum supplements.Highly available trace element drenches, foothealth products. We know they are top quality,because we make them!
Horner ShearingLaneside Farm, West bradford, Clitheroe, Lancs.BB7 4QH Tel: 01200 427419 [email protected] Shearing manufacture and supply sheepshearing and cattle clipping equipment includingthe Longhorn 12volt and Longhorn XT 240 voltmachines.
JG Animal HealthJonathan Guy, Windrush, Cradley, Malvern WR13 5LF. Tel: 01886 [email protected] supplements for all cattle and sheep.Premier Drench at the forefront of livestockperformance.
KiwiKit LtdBryony Petty, Unit 6, Aston Hill Road, CravenArms Business Park, Craven Arms, Shropshire.SY7 8NU. Tel : 01584 [email protected] Zealand solutions and products for BritishFarmers, Fencing Contractors and VeterinarySurgeons.
TRADE STANDSDetails of Exhibitors
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Manor Farm Feeds (Owston) LtdJon Bland, Green Lane, Owston, Oakham,Rutland. LE15 8DMTel : 01664 [email protected] feed producer.
Melton Mowbray MarketScalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1JYTel : 01664 [email protected] Melton Mowbray Market holds Livestock Marketsthroughout the year on Tuesdays plus specialbreeding sheep sales during the year.
MSD Animal HealthWalton Manor, Walton, Milton Keynes, MK7 7AJ Tel: 001908 [email protected] www.msd-animal-health.co.ukMSD Animal Health offers one of the industry’smost innovative portfolios, not only of products,but also services and technologies, to prevent,control and treat diseases across all major farmanimal species. A warm welcome awaits you:come and visit the MSD Stand to find out more.
Roxan IDAllison Lack, Pheasant Mill, Dunsdale Road,Selkirk. TD7 5DZ. Tel: 01750 [email protected] brings to you the TagFaster, fully automaticEID tagging system for Breeding/Slaughter SheepIdentification which is manufactured in theScottish Borders. We also supply the Alpha Cattletag which includes a full range of Visual, EID andBVD.
National Sheep AssociationHannah Park, The Sheep Centre, MalvernWorcs WR13 6PH. Tel: 01684 [email protected] Help NSA provide a voice for UK sheep farmersby joining today for just £50 a year (£25 for under27s). Tel: 01684 892661.
NSA Eastern Region Ram SalesJonathan Barber, Crogham Offices, YoungmansRoad, Wymondham, Norfolk. NR18 0RRTel: 01953 [email protected] NSA region runs 2 ram sales each year ofinspected, top quality sires. 2018 Dates - RugbyMarket, Friday 24th August and Melton MowbrayMarket, Friday 21st September. Entries welcome.
Shearwell DataHilary O'Keife, Putham, Wheddon Cross,Minehead, Somerset TA24 7ASTel: 01643 [email protected] ID Systems, cattle tags including theKetchum metal tag, sheep and pig tags, on-farmsoftware, phone apps and readers.
VolacLauren Martin, 50 Fishers Lane, Orwell, Royston,Hertfordshire. SG8 5QX Tel: 01223 [email protected] helps you have strong, healthy lambs with aversatile range of labour saving feeders andmarket-leading LAMLAC ewe milk replacer.
Zoetis UK LtdWalton Oaks, Dorking Road, Tadworth. KT20 7NS Tel: 0845 300 [email protected] Zoetis, we are committed to working with youto improve the health, well-being and productivityof your animals.
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