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Spike in temperature puts lambs at risk of deadly disease
The sudden increase in temperatures in February has put earlier-born lambs at risk from a potentially deadly disease affecting the sheep sector. A…
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Fifty farmers sign up to major grassland research project
Fifty farmers have signed up to a major grassland research project which is set to look at new technologies and techniques in grass management and…
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Omission of 'sheepmeat' from Ag Bill is 'unacceptable', farmers say
Sheep farmers have raised concerns about the absence of ‘sheepmeat’ within the Agriculture Bill which could result in low standards of meat being…
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More than 200 sheep die after lorry overturns in Scotland
Over 200 sheep have died after a livestock lorry transporting them overturned on the A76 in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The crash happened on…
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Sheep farmers urge National Trust to use wool for fleeces
Sheep farmers have urged the National Trust to use wool as an alternative to its synthetic fleeces which are worn by its 10,000 employees. The…
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Farmer fed up with sheep worrying warns 'dogs will be shot'
A farmer who has had enough with livestock worrying has warned that any dogs off their leads in her fields will be shot. 27-year-old Megan Needham…
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Dog attacks on livestock remain at historic record high
Livestock worrying claims fell in 2018 but attacks remain at a historic record high, new figures from NFU Mutual shows. Rural insurer NFU Mutual…
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46 pregnant ewes stolen from Welsh farm
Dozens of pregnant Welsh mule ewes have been stolen from a farm in north Powys. Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for more information after 46 ewes…
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Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep seeks Chair Elect
An active sheep farmer is wanted to become Chair Elect of the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (SCOPS) to drive sustainable strategies for…
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Sheep farmers challenge proposals to release sea eagles
Sheep farmers are challenging proposals to release white-tailed sea eagles on the Isle of Wight due to concerns they could kill livestock. The Roy…
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