Lamlac

24/03/2026

Ever heard of agglomeration? It's key to why Lamlac mixes so well.

By binding small particles to larger ones, we improve solubility – which means you always get a smooth mix in either cold or warm water 🍼

23/03/2026

Important developments from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) consultation on lamb welfare procedures 🐑

The Farmers' Union of Wales warns the current proposals could increase costs, strain vet services and create new welfare risks — particularly for extensive upland sheep farms.

Read their response in full:

Proposed changes to lamb castration and tail docking rules could create new welfare risks and practical challenges for sheep farmers, the union warns.

20/03/2026

The reality for many UK sheep farmers is laid out clearly in this BBC News piece.

Flock numbers are at their lowest in decades, margins are tighter than ever and fewer young people can see a future in the industry.

It also raises a bigger question: what does a sustainable future for sheep farming actually look like? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrzd72wp5zo

How are you feeling about some of the big conversations around this?

Have we have passed "peak sheep" in the UK?

17/03/2026

What makes Lamlac unique? It starts with how it's made.

We use ultrafiltrated milk protein obtained by low temperature filtration, maintaining protein quality for high digestibility 🍼

16/03/2026

How's lambing going? We'd love to see your photos from the shed and the field.

Share your lambing moments in the comments 🐑

13/03/2026

Timing weaning right is one of the most important calls of lambing season.

The third Winning at Weaning article with Agriland.ie covers the three benchmarks every surplus lamb should hit — weight, age and solid feed intake — before weaning 🐑

This third instalment of the 'Winning at Weaning' series looks at boosting the rate of development for a lamb’s digestive system.

12/03/2026

How much milk replacer does one lamb need? The answer depends on age, weight and feeding system.

Our guide breaks it down step by step 🐑 https://www.lamlac.co.uk/lambing-advice/view,how-much-milk-replacer-does-one-lamb-need_116.htm

11/03/2026

Good organisation at the start of lambing pays dividends all season.

Whether you’re feeding by hand, rack, bucket or computerised feeder - the second instalment of our Agriland.ie Winning at Weaning series has practical advice on setting up a system that works for you 🐑

In this second instalment of the 'Winning at Weaning' series, we discuss setting up the right feeding system.

09/03/2026

Ever wondered why Lamlac mixes in cold water? It's all in the manufacturing.

Emulsifiers and a process called agglomeration mean Lamlac dissolves easily at any temperature 🍼

08/03/2026

Celebrating this with a Lamlac shout out to the shepherdesses, farmers and everyone keeping flocks thriving – thank you for everything you do 🐑

06/03/2026

The data is in - and cold milk rearing stacks up.

Trials at Harper Adams University in 2025 showed lambs fed Lamlac cold from eight days of age returned an average 332g/day liveweight gain and 15kg at weaning.

Read the first instalment of our Winning at Weaning series with Agriland.ie 🐑

03/03/2026

It's ! Sheep have grazed Britain's landscapes for thousands of years, helping to create the habitats we know and love today 🐑