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Out-of-control dog kills two lambs and injures ten others
Police are warning dog owners to keep their pets on leads after two lambs were killed and 10 seriously injured in an attack in County Durham. The…
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Family 'terrorised' with machetes during farm raid in East Kilbride
A family farm witnessed a terrifying raid in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire on Saturday morning, with one family member attacked with a machete. A…
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Farmer stabbed after fighting off thieves who stole his quad bike
A farmer has been stabbed after fighting off thieves who raided his farm in broad daylight, and now the police are appealing for more information…
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Police warn farmers to be vigilant following sheep slaughter incidents
Criminals who slaughter sheep potentially for the illegal meat trade may still be operating in Suffolk and targeting farms, according to the police…
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Police to use DNA testing methods to catch sheep worrying offenders
Police in Gloucestershire are using DNA testing methods to identify people behind sheep worrying incidents. It follows news of a Cotswold farmer…
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'Brazen criminals': Rural crime cost UK £44.5m in 2017
New data shows rural crime cost the UK £44.5m in 2017, with the future trend showing a rise in this form of crime as thieves become more “brazen” as…
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Farmers urged to insure flocks against sheep worrying
Sheep farmers are being urged to take cover against the potential financial losses incurred by sheep worrying after the latest spate of distressing…
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Farmers face challenge of adhering to 'three crop rule' following wet weather
The relentless wet weather in some parts of the United Kingdom has made the ‘three crop rule’ for arable and horticultural growers challenging to…
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Rope rescue team save sheep in 'extremely challenging rescue'
A sheep has been rescued after becoming stuck 100 feet down sea cliffs in the Gower Peninsula, Wales. A rope rescue team was mobilised on Tuesday 27…
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Lambs die after sheep labour brought on by dog chase
Two lambs have died after a sheep went into labour brought on by a dog chasing it near Richmond, North Yorkshire. The incident has prompted a strong…
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