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Sheep Scab: Early action is key to protecting your flock
Sheep Scab: Early action is key to protecting your flock
Commodity Watch written by UFU policy officer, Kayleigh Ashton-Meek Sheep scab continues to pose one of the greatest health threats to the sheep industry in Northern Ireland. Although the disease is commonly associated with the colder months, veterinary reports show..
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Founded in 1918, the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is the largest democratic voluntary organisation representing farmers and growers in Northern Ireland. It’s central objective is to promote their interests both at home and abroad through professional lobbying. Today, the UFU has over 11,500 members.
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UFU grass roots members discuss policy issues at their local Group and County meetings. Representatives from these local areas then take members views to the Union’s central policy committees where these are discussed in more detail. Policies are then ratified at the UFU’s monthly executive committee meeting.