Whether you’re new to sheep keeping, managing a pedigree flock, navigating government schemes, purchasing stock, or looking for training and support, it helps to know where to turn.
Alongside our Buyers’ Guide and resources for new sheep keepers, we’ve brought together a range of trusted organisations that offer guidance, services, and information tailored to livestock farmers. From animal health and breeding to wool marketing, welfare, regulation, wellbeing, and youth development, you’ll find practical advice and support to help you on your journey.
Animal Health & Breeding
- Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)
- Grassroots Pedigree Software Solutions
- NADIS Animal Health Skills
- Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)
Breed & Wool Organisations
Government & Regulation
- Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA)
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- National Farmers’ Union (NFU)
- Rural Payments Agency (RPA)
Medicines, Welfare & Responsible Use
- National Office of Animal Health (NOAH)
- Responsible use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance (RUMA)
- Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W)
- Sustainable Control of Parasites (SCOPS)
- Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)
Support for Farmers
- Agricultural Development and Advisory Service (ADAS)
- Farming Community Network
- Farming Connect Wales
- Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS)
Health & Wellbeing
Testing & Laboratories
Youth & Training