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Common British weeds could hold the key to ‘healthier’ lamb
A secret to lamb with healthier fat levels could be growing unwanted weeds in your unkempt lawn, scientists have found. Nutrition researchers at the…
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WWF 'risks credibility' after claiming lamb stew 'most polluting meal'
The British sheep industry has said it "totally disputes" claims made by the WWF that a traditional Welsh dish is the most polluting of a range of…
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Easter sheep run cancelled this year due to vegan campaign pressure
An annual Easter sheep run that has been organised for the past thirty years has been cancelled after campaigners urged it to be shut down. The Grand…
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Cotswold farmer shoots dog dead after it injures sheep and kills lamb
A farmer has had no choice but to shoot a dog dead after it ran loose on farmland and attacked sheep. The Cotswolds farmer shot the Husky dead on…
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Special rare-breed killed following dog attack at Natural Reserve
A special rare-breed of sheep has been killed following a dog attack in Scotland's oldest Local Nature Reserve. The incident happened at the Aberlady…
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Sheep farmers slam report suggesting lamb stew 'most polluting' meal
Farmers have reacted with anger after the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) labelled a traditional lamb stew one of the most environmentally unfriendly meals…
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Distressing photos show aftermath of dog attack which killed 12 sheep
A farmer has shared images online showing the aftermath of a dog attack on a flock in Lincolnshire, which left twelve sheep dead. Willingham-by-Stow…
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British lamb exports booming according to government figures
Exports of British lamb appear to be booming, according to the most recent figures released by the Government. But with the majority of those exports…
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Welsh govt urged to change rules amid poor uptake of quarantine unit applications
The poor uptake of quarantine unit applications in Wales ahead of show season has triggered the farming industry to urge Welsh government to review…
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Sheep industry launches campaign to promote responsible dog ownership
The National Sheep Association is launching a campaign next week to promote responsible dog ownership as cases of sheep worrying continue to rise at…
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