LEADING THE WAY IN LOW CARBON FOOTPRINT AND LOW INPUT SHEPHERDING SINCE 1965.
EASYCARE, THE FIRST AND THE BEST. LEADING WHERE OTHER'S FOLLOW
The ultimate fleece shedding, low maintenance, prime lamb sheep breed. Specifically bred for ease of lambing, low input costs and maximum meat production
The EasyCareTM Sheep is a revolutionary breed of sheep which requires minimal shepherding and veterinary care, sheds its fleece in the summer, does not need shearing and yet offers excellent meat yields and lambing ratios. The fleece is kempy, leaving a dense hair covered in lanolin. The shed fleece rapidly decomposes as a natural soil conditioner. The breed seldom succumbs to heat stress yet the dense nature of their fleece means they can withstand harsh weather.
The ewes seldom require assistance at lambing. They have strong maternal instincts, are milky and will rear their lambs without human intervention.
The breed is a well-established commercial sheep with flocks of 1,000’s all over the UK, yet it is also an ideal sheep for the small holder. The rams can be used over other breeds to remove the wool. In three to four crosses the fleece should be shedding, this is ideal for hefted flocks as it means the flock remains on the hill yet acquires the benefits of the fleece shedding coat.
The breed is proving extremely popular and successful with breeders in today's farming environment. The EasyCareTM Sheep Society was formed to promote this wonderful breed and to ensure its continued development.
The Society has Society Sales in various regions of the UK. We also have the Annual AGM and Open Day at a different EasyCareTM breeder’s farm each year. The farm visits are viewed as an excellent way to meet new friends and network. We also attend National Sheep Association Events throughout the summer months.
The Society has Regional Co-ordinators who are all volunteers. They are there to help promote and discuss the breed with anyone who is interested in EasyCareTM Sheep. See theCo-Ordinators list for details.
Society Membership
£ 35
Per annum- Sell stock on the website & put photos on the advert
- Sell stock through Society Sales
- Receive Society newsletters BUT ONLY IF YOU SUPPLY A WORKING EMAIL ADDRESS
- Pay by cheque, bacs or standing order
Latest News
CHANGES TO UPLIFT PRICE AND EWE FEE IN SOCIETY SALES
At the AGM on Saturday 20th June 2026 it was agreed to uplift the yearling ram upset price from 300gns to 350gns
It was also agreed to lift the price of the ewe entry from £1.00 per ewe plus VAT to £1.25 per ewe plus VAT making it now £1.50 per ewe entry fee to the sales up to 50 head. After 50 ewes have been entered there is no further charge.
Read moreBanking detail changes for Neogen to GeneSeek UK on 1 July 2026
Dear Neogen Customer
We are writing to inform you that, effective 1 July 2026, as part of the Neogen Genomics divestiture process, a new subsidiary company, GeneSeek UK, will be established. Neogen will transfer its genomics business and related assets into this new entity in preparation for the business conveying to Zoetis.
What this means:
Contracts:
From July 1st, any existing contracts you have with Neogen will be legally assigned to GeneSeek UK. However, there are no changes to the terms and conditions, and there will be no impact on the services you receive. While the legal entity name and banking details will change, all other aspects of our relationship remain the same. You will continue to work with the same team, receive the same high level of service, and have access to the same products and support you rely on today.
Invoicing:
Any invoices that you receive on or after July 1st will be issued by GeneSeek UK. Payments for invoices issued by GeneSeek UK should be remitted to the updated bank details below:
Updated Banking information effective July 1, 2026:
Bank: Royal Bank of Scotland
Name: GeneSeek UK LTD (SC862923)
Account Number: 19416225
Sort code: 83-15-26
BIC: RBOSGB2L
IBAN: GB59RBOS83152619416225
Until 1 July 2026, all business operations will continue to be conducted under Neogen Europe. Please continue to use current processes and banking details until 30th June.
We also ask that you make note of the ordering email address you use for placing orders, to ensure your requests are processed correctly.
Emails:
Orders - formsgenomics@neogen.com
Receivables - ARGeneseekUK@neogen.com
Payables - APGeneseekUK@neogen.com
Accounts - Genomicscustomerservice@neogen.com
Phone: +44 (0) 1292 526 099
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Read moreChange of name for Neogen Genomics at 1 July 2026
Dear Neogen Customer
We are writing to inform you that, effective 1 July 2026, as part of the Neogen Genomics divestiture process, a new subsidiary company, GeneSeek UK, will be established. Neogen will transfer its genomics business and related assets into this new entity in preparation for the business conveying to Zoetis.
From this date, any existing contracts you have with Neogen will be legally assigned to GeneSeek UK. All terms and conditions will remain unchanged, and there will be no impact on the services you receive. While the legal entity name and banking details will change, all other aspects of our relationship remain the same. You will continue to work with the same team, receive the same high level of service, and have access to the same products and support you rely on today.
Until 1 July 2026, all business operations will continue to be conducted under Neogen Europe, using current processes and banking details. However, to support a smooth transition, please take note of the new banking details that should be used from 1st July onwards.
Updated Banking information effective July 1, 2026:
Bank: Royal Bank of Scotland
Name: GeneSeek UK LTD (SC862923)
Account Number: 19416225
Sort code: 83-15-26
BIC: RBOSGB2L
IBAN: GB59RBOS83152619416225
We ask that you make note of the ordering email address you use for placing orders, to ensure your requests are processed correctly.
Emails:
Orders - formsgenomics@neogen.com
Receivables - ARGeneseekUK@neogen.com
Payables - APGeneseekUK@neogen.com
Accounts - Genomicscustomerservice@neogen.com
Phone: +44 (0) 1292 526 099
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
© Neogen Corporation 2026.
All rights reserved. All other trademarks mentioned are property of their respective owners.Neogen Corporation, Auchincruive House, Auchincruive, Ayr, KA6 5HN, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Read moreCattle can be grazed with EasyCare sheep
EasyCare sheep can be safely grazed alongside cattle without causing the cattle to choke on wool.
There has been a jocular comment made by Jeremy Clarkson in a Sunday Times article [10 November 2024] that care must be taken not to graze EasyCare sheep and cattle together. Some members have asked that the Society make a correction for this claim.
For clarity, the fleece shed by true EasyCare sheep in spring is very short, kempy and sheds in small tufts. It is for the main part removed from the ground and sometimes straight from the sheep's back, by wildbirds to line their nests. The rest is taken into the ground by the worms to act as a soil conditioner and natural nitrogen.
No harm will come to cattle if they graze alongside EasyCare sheep.
Read moreEasyCare Sheep Ireland is up and running
EasyCare Sheep Ireland is up and running, Iolo Owen gave the project his blessing before he died and we look forward to getting the EasyCare sheep word out to a wider audience.
See what they are doing by clicking on the link
https://easycaresheepireland.i...
Read moreNEOGEN BLOODTESTING FOR SCRAPIE & MYOSTATIN
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEOGEN WILL ONLY ACCEPT NOSE SWABS FOR SCRAPIE AND MYOSTATIN TESTING FROM NOW ON DUE TO THE IRREGULAR RESULTS FROM BLOODS
Read moreDISCOUNT FOR EASYCARE SHEEP SOCIETY FULLY PAID UP MEMBERS ON DATAMARS AND SHEARWELL DATA TAGS
The Society has got discount for the Society members on sheep and cattle tags from two large manufacturers, Shearwell Data and Datamars Group formerly Roxan.
PLEASE TELL THE MANUFACTURER WHEN YOU ORDER YOUR TAGS THAT YOU ARE A MEMBER
The manufacturers will check you are a paid up member before they add the discount to your order.
EasyCare Breeding sheep tags must have EASYCARE stamped on them.
Datamars [was Roxan] - discount agreed for members FOR SHEEP TAGS PLUS ANY OTHER SPECIES
Neither Datamars or Shearwell Data charge any extra for management information to be printed on the tags
Datamars also offer a better price on cattle tags in addition and free replacements on their visual tags all offered whilst the animal is on the original holding of birth.
In addition to this they offer a discount on our ranges such as Tru-test Readers, Pel Electric Fencing, Animal Health Simcro & NJ Phillips, Kaiwaka Stormforce to name a few.
Stuart Baldock - ENGLAND & WALES
Business Development Agent
Livestock management solutionsMobile: 07415 420040
Susan Orr
Business Development Manager Scotland
Phone: 07495 112913
Email: susan.orr@datamars.com
Website: livestock.datamars.com
Shearwell Data
5% DISCOUNT ON TAGS, BOTH CATTLE AND SHEEP
Updated August 2024
Read moreMERCHANDISE FOR EASYCARE MEMBERS
The Society has linked with Lauren Garbutt to allow members to buy merchandise with the EasyCare logo on.
You can buy directly from Lauren. You can buy double zipped fleece gilets and jackets, base ball caps and soft shell jackets and gilets. The fleece gilet with farm name, your name and our logo is £30.
You can put extra wording on the back for an additional fee.
Deal directly with Lauren by email
lauren_garbutt@outlook.com
Read moreSUBSCRIPTIONS AND EMAIL ADDRESSES
THE SUBSCRIPTION FOR A YEAR CHANGED TO £35 ON 1ST JUNE 2024.
PLEASE PROVIDE OUR TREASURER, JUNE TAVERNOR, WITH ANY CHANGES TO EMAIL ADDRESSES AS WE ARE GETTING A LOT OF RETURNED NEWSLETTERS FROM 'NOT RECOGNISED' EMAIL ADDRESSES
WHEN PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS PLEASE DO IT CLEARLY TO PREVENT ERRORS
Updated July 2024
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