NATIONAL SHEEP ASSOCIATION SHEEPEVENT2018 event guide Free entry for NSA members WEDNESDAY 18TH JULY The Three Counties Showground Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW 9:00am - 5:00pm your business your future A WARM WELCOME TO THRIVING IN AN NSA SHEEP 2018 UNCERTAIN FUTURE BY BRYAN GRIFFITHS NSA CHAIRMAN BY PHIL STOCKER NSA CHIEF EXECUTIVE On behalf of everyone at NSA, in this my first As excitement mounts for NSA Sheep 2018, I cannot help but look back to NSA EVENT GUIDE This is a National Sheep year as NSA Chairman, I am both honoured and the previous event in 2016 when we were all still reeling from the referendum Association publication delighted to welcome you all to NSA Sheep 2018. result to exit the European Union. National Sheep Association Our flagship biennial show, NSA Sheep Event Two years of discussion, debate and disagreement see us in an equally The Sheep Centre, Malvern has become a key date in the diary for sheep uncertain time – we still do not know what the future holds for trade or farm Worcestershire, WR13 6PH farmers and the wider agricultural sector. As a support, and therefore what our sheep sector will look like in the short or long term. T: 01684 892 661 Bryan Griffiths Phil Stocker E: [email protected] business-to-business trade exhibition, it stands With an event theme of ‘thriving in an uncertain future’, NSA Sheep 2018 is W: www.nationalsheep.org.uk out as an enjoyable day for visitors, providing perfectly placed to examine where we are going and arm visitors with the tools they @natsheep opportunity to hear the latest from industry experts and exhibitors, pick up new will need to prosper. skills and meet up with sheep farming friends old and new. Much planning has gone into the event to provide an insight into the potential changes that lie ahead, A Company limited by Guarantee. Registered in England. This industry-focused event goes from strength to strength despite us providing information to prepare your business in readiness. There will be technical advice and practical Registration No. 37818. finding ourselves with potentially uncertain times ahead. demonstrations, topical seminars and business know-how – and equally as important, a chance to catch up Registered charity in England and Wales (249255) and in Scotland (SC042853) We are pleased to welcome visitors from across the UK to the event, as well with friends on a much-needed day out. No part of this guide may be reproduced, as those as far afield as Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East, ‘Thriving’ may seem to be a hopeful term after what has been for many the worst lambing season for stored in a retrieval system or shared in any to observe the fine selection of commercial and breed society stands, take part many years, but contrasted with the positivity of strong lamb prices in spring and early summer, this year has form (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without prior in one of the many seminars or workshops, or enjoy spectating at one of the proven what we can be certain of – that we will never predict or control the weather or global markets! consent of NSA. Every care is taken when many competitions and demonstrations held around the showground. But there are things within our ability to influence. NSA is working hard and exploiting every opportunity compiling event guides and NSA takes no responsibility for errors and omissions All at NSA sincerely hope you find enjoyment and value in attending the to ensure the sheep sector is not forgotten in high-level Brexit discussions. And NSA Sheep 2018 will provide arising from publication. Views expressed event. Please call by the NSA stand to say hello or chat through the issues and inspiration and information to enable sheep farmers to maximise on-farm performance. and information contained are not necessarily those of NSA and NSA cannot topics important to you at this time. We are an organisation representing sheep NSA has been clear throughout the last two years of uncertainty that productive and profitable sheep be held responsible for any reason arising farmers’ views and priorities and will continue to take these thoughts, be they farming businesses deliver desirable economic, environmental and societal benefits. The Government is from them. NSA does not endorse any services or products advertised in this guide. concerns or ambitions for the future, forward to the people and places affecting enthusing about higher welfare standards and environment improvements, but we know sheep farming our pivotal industry. already punches above its weight in these areas and will continue to do so if a supportive legislative PUBLISHING BY: KINROY DESIGN www.kinroydesign.co.uk If you are not already an NSA member, I urge you to consider joining. There framework is put in place. has never been a more important time for the sheep industry to have a strong and Whatever the future has in store for us, we can be confident in and proud of what we deliver – be it meat, united voice. The more NSA members there are, the stronger our mandate and the wool, breeding stock or sheep dairy, or environmental gains and the underpinning of rural communities. greater our resources to work on behalf of the whole sector. 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Jonathan Guy CALL US: T 01886 880482 01555 820627 M 07866 607466 for your nearest stockist E [email protected] strathclydenutrition.com W www.jganimalhealth.com 01 SHEEPEVENT WWW.SHEEPEVENT.ORG.UK SHEEPEVENT EVENT GUIDE 2018 02 EVENT 12:35pm CHECK OUT WHAT’S ON MAP • Workshop: ‘The future of shepherding in the UK’ ON PAGES (Workshop area A; details on page 6) AT NSA SHEEP 2018 18-19 1:05pm • Workshop: ‘Boosting flock health’ (Workshop area B; details on page 6) 9:00am Gates open • NSA stand open to visitors. Come along to discuss key topics, meet staff or relax with a tea or coffee 1.25pm • Asda Cookery Demonstrations begin (repeated every 45 minutes throughout the day in Wye Hall 4) • Workshop: ‘Sustainable worm control – maximising profitability’ • Free Burgon and Ball shear sharpening service begins (Stand 125) (Workshop area A; details on page 6) • NSA Next Generation Shepherd of the Year Final begins. Sponsored by Texel Sheep Society • Judging of the trade stands begins. To include the prize for best pen of sheep on a breed stand, 1.30pm sponsored by the Livestock Auctioneers Association. • Seminar 3: ‘Making the most of technology to drive thriving businesses’ (Seminar tent between Avon and Wye Halls; details on page 5) 9.45am • Workshop: ‘The future of shepherding in the UK’ (Workshop area A; details on page 6) 1.55pm • Workshop: ‘Boosting flock health’ (Workshop area B; details on page 6) • Workshop: ‘Responsible antibiotic use – reducing costs and improving farm output’ (Workshop area B; details on page 6) 10:00am • Judging of British Wool fleece competition begins (Stand 129) 2.15pm • Kelpie demonstrations begin (repeated throughout the day at Stand 222)* • Workshop: ‘The role of trees in sheep farming‘ (Workshop area A; details on page 6) 10:30am 2.45pm • Opening ceremony: Followed by trade stand winner announcements with presentations on exhibitors stands • Seminar 4: ‘Domestic market opportunities for a thriving future’ • Tornado Wire Fencer of the Year competition begins (1.30pm finish) (Seminar tent between Avon and Wye Halls; details on page 5) • Workshop: ‘Stamp out lameness’ (Workshop area B; details on page 6) 10:35am • Workshop: ‘Sustainable worm control – maximising profitability’ (Workshop area A; details on page 6) 3:00pm • Workshop: ‘Responsible antibiotic use – reducing costs and improving farm output’ • Tornado Wire Fencer of the Year award presentations, (Tornado stand 172) (Workshop area B; details on page 6) 3.30pm 11:00am • British Wool Fleece Competition awards presentation (Stand 129) • Presentation of stand competition winners on respective stands • Seminar 1: ‘Thriving in an uncertain future for international sheepmeat trade’ 4:00pm (Seminar tent between Avon and Wye Halls; details on page 5) • Presentation of prizes for SCOPS sheep scab treasure hunt (NSA stand) 11:25am 4:15pm • Workshop: ‘Stamp out lameness’ (Workshop area B; details on page 6) • NSA Next Generation Shepherd of the Year award presentations (NSA stand) Keep your flock in fine fettle 11:30am 5:00pm Event closes • Working sheep dog sale begins*, selling through to 4pm (Main Ring) JOIN US TO CELEBRATE THE UK SHEEP SECTOR: Visit us at 11.45am If you are reading this guide ahead of the event why not join us the stand 142 or our • Workshop: ‘The role of trees in sheep farming’ (Workshop area A; details on page 6) workshops evening before NSA Sheep 2018 at the pre-event dinner, celebrating all that is great about the UK sheep sector. The evening includes a 12.15pm three-course meal and entertainment on Tuesday 17th July in the Apply for our tree planting schemes • Seminar 2: ‘Recognition of public goods to ensure a thriving future for farmers, sheep and Email [email protected] Severn Hall at the event venue.