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Scottish rural sector launches 'Your Dog - Your Responsibility' campaign
A five-month multi-agency campaign to highlight the reality of Scotland's livestock attacks and trauma by dogs has been launched this week. The aim…
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Farmer prosecuted for failing to clear dead animals from field
A Derbyshire farmer has pleaded guilty to leaving dead sheep, lambs and calves on his farmland to rot for as long as three months. Richard Hobday…
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Plea to public after new born lamb killed in suspected dog attack
A farmer has issued a plea to the public to keep dogs under control after a new born lamb was killed in a suspected livestock worrying incident. The…
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Farmer admits killing over 2,000 fish after pollution incident
A farmer has been ordered to pay nearly £4,000 after polluting a steam with liquid fertiliser, killing about 2,000 fish. Northumberland farmer Graham…
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Belgium’s non-stun slaughter decision shows that UK ban is 'possible'
New legislation banning the slaughter of animals without prior stunning comes into effect in parts of Belgium, showing that a similar ban is possible…
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Safety campaign aims to reduce on-farm accidents by 50%
A new safety campaign launched today aims to reduce on-farm deaths and injuries by 50 percent by 2023. The NFU and Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) have…
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Ex wife and partner deny murder of missing Hertfordshire farmer
The ex-wife of missing Hertfordshire farmer William Taylor and her partner have pleaded not guilty to his murder. The pair were charged with…
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Police investigation launched after farmer's bull semen stolen
A police investigation has been launched in Somerset after a sample of bull semen was stolen from a farm. Avon and Somerset Police are investigating…
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MSPs meet with victim of one of Scotland's worst cases of livestock worrying
Two MSPs lobbying for stricter sentencing for livestock worrying crimes have met with the victim of one of Scotland's worst-ever cases of dogs…
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Farmer ordered to pay £4,000 after 'significant' water pollution
A Somerset farmer has been ordered to pay nearly £4,000 after polluting a steam with contaminated water. A yellow pipe was discharging dirty water…
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