Jamie Jerman farms on the outskirts of Builth Wells in Powys, Mid Wales — a family operation run with his father-in-law and mother-in-law Mervyn and Jackie, and his son Ryan. Jamie is also a freelance shepherd and sheep dresser, so presentation and performance run through everything he does.
The farm carries 10 pedigree Beltex ewes, 5 pedigree Blue Texel ewes, and 50 lean recipients. The aim is simple: produce top-quality pedigree livestock.
“We aim to produce top-quality pedigree stock and we need to get the best performance out of the stock we have.”
Three Products, One Programme
Jamie uses three Natural Stockcare products across his pedigree flock. ProbiVit-E goes in as a foundation — supporting gut health and condition through the growing phase. Cobalt B12 starts from six weeks of age, drenched every three to four weeks right up to sale time. And Supreme Finisher comes in before sales to keep the stock performing at their peak.
“We’re using the Cobalt B12 from six weeks of age and we’re drenching normally every three to four weeks right up to sale time.”
The Cobalt B12 drench does double duty — it keeps growth rates right and keeps the lambs looking healthy with a shine on their skin. In a low cobalt and selenium area, that targeted supplementation is vital.
“We’re in a low cobalt and selenium area, so it’s vital that we dose the sheep with the best we can to keep the growth rates right.”
Five Years of Trust
Jamie has been using Natural Stockcare products for the last five years. In the pedigree game, where every animal matters and presentation is everything, he doesn’t switch products lightly.
“In the last five years we’ve been using Natural Stockcare products and we’ve built a big trust in the products that we use. They are highly reliable and consistent in everything we use.”
That consistency matters when you’re preparing stock for the ring or for sale. There’s no room for guesswork with pedigree animals — you need to know the products will deliver every time.
A Recommendation for Pedigree and Commercial Farmers
Jamie doesn’t just use the products himself — he recommends them to others in the pedigree world and beyond.
“I’d highly recommend them to any other farmers in the pedigree job, or even the high-end commercial market, trying to get the best out of their stock.”
To find out more about ProbiVit-E, Supreme Finisher, and Cobalt B12 for your own flock, get in touch with the Natural Stockcare team or visit the full Natural Stockcare product range.
