Lamlac

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to our farming community 🐑

As we welcome 2026, we're grateful for the opportunity to work alongside you. Whether you're already lambing or preparing for the season ahead, we wish you all the best.

Here's to a successful year for you and your flock!

31/12/2025

This is Jason Short, our Business Manager for Northern England 🐑

Jason's passion for farming began on Devon farms as a teenager, leading to a career spanning AI work, cattle management and eventually youngstock nutrition. Since joining us in 2011, he's helped countless farmers across the north improve their rearing results.

When he's not working, you'll find him exploring the Lake District and Scotland with his wife and dog.

30/12/2025

Winter preparedness starts with the right products 🐑

Cold weather and lambing season bring their own challenges. Our winter toolkit includes products designed to support your flock through digestive disturbances, stress and rehydration needs.

Are you ready for the season ahead?

29/12/2025

Still looking for extra hands this lambing season? The National Sheep Association Lambing List is open, connecting farmers with students eager to gain practical experience. A useful service for both sides 🐑

Take a look here:

The National Sheep Association (NSA) has reopened its much-loved Lambing List — a lifeline for farmers preparing for lambing season.

26/12/2025

This is Stacey Bruna, our Business Manager for Southern England 🐑

Born on a family dairy farm on the banks of the river Tamar, Stacey brings real farming experience to her role. Her particular interest is automatic calf feeding and she's helped many farmers make the most of their investment in this area.

She's also a three-time world champion GIG rower who competes every May in the Scilly Isles!

24/12/2025

To all the farmers working through Christmas 🐑

While many are celebrating, you're still out checking livestock, lambing and making sure your animals are cared for. Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed.

Thank you for everything you do, today and every day.

23/12/2025

The Environment Agency warns that without sustained winter rainfall, England could face widespread drought in 2026.

For livestock farmers, planning feed and water supplies now will be crucial for next year 🐑

Record dry spring and summer heatwaves mean that without winter rain there will be drought next year with impacts on nature, agriculture and navigation

22/12/2025

Planning ahead for lambing season? 🐑

A single lamb reared to weaning (at an average of 35 days) will need a minimum of 9.5kg of Lamlac. Our article breaks down daily requirements by age and feeding method.

Get all the details here:

Whether you’re new to rearing sheep or a seasoned pro, lambing nutrition plays heavy on our minds, year after year. So, just how much ewe milk repl...

21/12/2025

It's the Winter Solstice today 🐑

At 3:03pm we reach the shortest day of the year, which means from tomorrow the days start getting longer. A welcome turning point as we head towards lambing season. Thanks to Steve Evans Hughes for sharing this fantastic ‘Winter light’ photo.

Wishing you all the best for the months ahead!

20/12/2025

Great news for sheep farmers. The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Bill passed its final stage in Parliament, bringing stronger powers to tackle livestock attacks 🐑

Read more here:

Lord Colgrain, commenting on the passing of the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Amendment Bill in the House of Lords, said it could be one of the best presents for farmers this Christmas

19/12/2025

Are you thinking about your Christmas menu ? British lamb is naturally free range and full of flavour, perfect for winter roasts and festive entertaining.

The National Sheep Association is championing lamb this winter - look for the label and support local farmers this season 🐑

British shoppers are being urged to put lamb at the heart of their Christmas menus this year, as the industry highlights its strong sustainability.

19/12/2025

The festive season looks different on every farm 🐑

Whether your flock is braving the snow, settled in for winter or already welcoming early lambs, we'd love to see your seasonal photos. Thanks to Clare Barrington for another fantastic festive flock pic!

Share your festive sheep pictures in the comments!