Lamlac

07/04/2026

Lambing season brings plenty of visitors to peep over the fence at this time of year.

Whether you're wrapping up or still in the thick of it, we want to hear how the season is going — any stand-out moments, tricky nights or lambs to be proud of?

Tell us in the comments below 👇 Great photo from last year’s photo competition from Sadie Champion 📸

06/04/2026

Whatever your feeding system, consistency is everything.

Ian Watson, Global Technical Manager at Lamlac, explains how Lamlac's premium ingredients are formulated to deliver reliable nutrition — no matter the temperature of the water or the setup in your shed 🐑

Watch the clip to find out more.

05/04/2026

Easter Sunday is possibly the biggest day of the year for lamb on the menu.

A well-deserved moment in the spotlight for an industry that works incredibly hard — happy Easter from everyone at Lamlac 🐑

We hope you manage to have some well-earned rest today, wherever you are.

03/04/2026

Lambing 2026 is flying by! We'd love to see how your flock is getting on.

Drop your best lambing photos in the comments 🐑

02/04/2026

You asked, we answered.

One of the questions raised at our Winning at Weaning webinar: if a ewe has triplets, should you remove one or leave all three on her?"

Dr Jessica Cooke recommends removing the strongest lamb, giving it stored or replacement colostrum, and leaving two on the ewe — so you can be confident each one is getting what it needs 🍼

Did you miss the webinar? Catch up with the recording on-demand here: https://webinars.farmersguardian.com/from-colostrum-to-weaning-building-performance-in-surplus-lambs/register

01/04/2026

It's April Fools' Day, but honestly, the lambs have been at it all season!

The zoomies, the wobbles, the completely inexplicable jumps — share your best photos and videos in the comments below 🐑 Thanks to Sarah Kelly for this great ‘lamb having a laugh’ snap from last year’s photo competition!

31/03/2026

Every batch of Lamlac goes through a two-step rigorous quality control process.

First, we measure nutrients to ensure good lamb growth. Second, we test mix quality and suspension, so it performs when you need it 🍼

30/03/2026

The final instalment of our Winning at Weaning series with Agriland.ie is live 💥

Dr Jessica Cooke shares her top tips for surplus lamb rearing this season — from colostrum management in the first six hours through to knowing exactly when your lambs are ready to wean.

Read the full article here:

This final instalment of the lambing season 'Winning at Weaning' series brings you some tips for successful lamb rearing this season.

27/03/2026

Breeding flock numbers have dropped from 6.8 million to 6.4 million in just four years — but this academic piece from Anglia Ruskin University makes a compelling case that sheep still have a future in British farming 🐑

From cover cropping to carbon storage, the role of sheep is changing rather than disappearing: https://theconversation.com/have-we-passed-peak-sheep-277815

Let us know what you think in the comments 👇

What is the future for Britain’s sheep? Farmers are choosing to keep fewer animals.

25/03/2026

The first few hours of a lamb's life are critical. From colostrum intake to keeping warm, early care sets the foundation for healthy growth.

Read our guide to managing newborn lambs 🐑
https://www.lamlac.co.uk/lambing-advice/view,managing-newborn-lambs_1.htm

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.