ADAS Sheep Workshops

ADAS invites you to a FREE sheep workshop aimed at optimising health and improving management of ewes on commercial farms.

There will be 4 Free workshops taking place over the course of the next week. The events will be run by Nerys Wright, ADAS Livestock Consultant.

Subjects covered will include:

• Lameness - diagnosis, cause, prevention and control
• Management of ewes in late pregnancy - This will include:
1. Feeding ewes and general nutrition
2. Handling and good management in the run up to lambing to maximise lamb survival and flock welfare

The morning session will be held in a local venue followed by lunch. The afternoon session will comprise of a farm walk.

Dates & Venues

24th January:

a.m. The Bell, 29 Lower Road, Stoke Mandeville HP22 5XA
p.m. Moat Farm, Marsh Lane, Stoke Mandeville HP22 5UZ - courtesy of Antony Pearce

25th January:

a.m. The Ship, Sea Road, Winchelsea Beach TN36 4LH
p.m. Ludley Farm, Beckley, East Sussex TN31 6XP - courtesy of Frank Langrish

26th January:

a.m.The Ram Inn, Firle, Sussex BN8 6NS
p.m. Place Farm, Firle, Sussex BN8 6LT - courtesy of Andrew Barr

30th January:

a.m. Chequers Inn, Isle of Wight
p.m. Lake Farm, Rookley, Ventnor PO38 3NZ - courtesy of Richard Holmes

Meetings will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and lunch will be provided. Please bring footwear that can be disinfected and warm clothing for the farm walk.

Please secure your place by contacting Sian Lloyd on 01974 282229 or alternatively email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .