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Team uses CT technology to improve meat quality
A team of farmers and scientists are using CT technology to assess and improve meat quality, to ensure that consumers are getting the leanest and…
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Welsh sheep breeder travelled 2000 miles to improve sheep conception rates
A Welsh sheep breeder has made changes to his artificial insemination programme to improve conception rates in his performance-recorded flock…
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Project to encourage young farmers in promoting native breeds
A new government-funded project to be launched by Adam Henson at a popular agricultural show seeks to encourage young farmers in promoting the UK's…
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New study to drive future direction of British sheep genetics
A new scoping study that will drive the future direction of genetic improvement in the British sheep industry has been announced. Funded by Defra…
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Sheep farmers to visit shows to raise awareness of livestock worrying
Sheep farmers will be using the popularity of agricultural shows and events this summer to spread the message of responsible dog ownership. With a…
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Stranded lamb finally rescued after four days on cliff edge
A lamb stranded at the bottom of a 250ft cliff in Cornwall for four days has now finally been rescued. 'Lucky' the lamb was stranded at the bottom of…
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First blowfly strike cases of 2018 reported in UK
A severe case of blowfly strike has been reported in Dorset in which 50% of a lamb group have been hit by the disease, according to an interactive…
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Police appeal for information following theft of 17 sheep in Dorset
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward following the theft of 17 sheep from farmland in Dorset. Dorset Police received a…
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New sheep carcase classification 'will improve transparency'
A consultation on mandating sheep carcase classification will commence which proposes to improve transparency across the food chain and ensure…
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Northern Irish farmers reiterate importance of live exports to industry
Farmers in Northern Ireland have highlighted the importance of animal transport and reiterated that there must be no ban on live exports from the UK…
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