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Sheep rescued after trapping its head in tree trunk
A sheep had to be rescued after getting its head stuck in a tree trunk in Greater Manchester this week. The RSPCA's animal collection officer (ACO)…
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Nine turkeys stolen from Hertfordshire farm carry health risk
The public have been warned of a potential health risk if they eat turkeys which have been stolen from a Hertfordshire farm. A farmer, who rears…
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Use New Year to minimise safety risks on-farm, farmers urged
Farms should use the New Year as an opportunity to review their approach to health and safety and make sure they have appropriate policies in place…
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Thirty-one police forces join farmers in stamping out hare coursing
Efforts have been ramped up to rid the countryside of hare coursing, as thirty-one police forces join farmers in stamping the practice out…
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'Absolute catastrophe': Norwegians say reintroducing lynx would harm UK farming
A farming delegation has visited Norway to hear of the devastating consequences that rewilding has on the industry. UK farming unions have said it is…
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65 lambs attacked by out-of-control dogs on farm, killing 37
A man has been charged after 65 lambs were attacked by two dogs at a Scottish farm, killing 37. The incident happened in the Turiff area of…
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Pig keepers reminded not to feed kitchen waste to pigs due to disease risk
Pig keepers are being reminded not to feed kitchen scraps to their animals to prevent outbreaks of animal disease. The warning comes after the risk…
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Criminals use tractor to ram cash point in petrol station raid
Criminals have used a tractor to ram a cash machine in a petrol station in Lincolnshire over the weekend. The Jet Petrol Station, on Newark Road in…
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Risk of 'dirty turkey' after Brexit if UK strikes US trade deal
Consumers could be eating “dirty” chlorinated turkey at Christmas if the UK agrees a post-Brexit trade deal with the USA, according to food safety…
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Asbestos danger highlighted as farmer dies from years of exposure
The dangers of asbestos has been highlighted after an inquest heard that a pig farmer died from years of exposure. 91-year-old Robert Seymour from…
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