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'Worst in living memory': Hundreds of livestock dead due to recent weather
The amount of livestock killed due the recent severe weather is said to be the "worst in living memory" in some parts of the UK. Recent adverse…
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Two women charged following sheep worrying incidents
Two women have been charged following two separate alleged incidents of sheep-worrying in Scotland. A 47-year-old woman has been charged and will be…
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Post-Brexit measures to protect upland farmers needed as a 'matter of urgency'
NFU Scotland has urged government to agree a post-Brexit package of measures to secure the long-term viability of upland farmers as a "matter of…
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Farmers urged to target use of antibiotics to ensure ‘long-term’ flock health
The sheep industry has called for the targeted use of antibiotics to ensure the “immediate and long-term” health of flocks. With newborn lambs…
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Brexit ‘most defining political event’ for protection of livestock
Leaving the EU will be one of the “most defining political events” for the protection of UK animals, including livestock, according to a new report…
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Young farmers win big for UK in European 'Olympics'
Four young farmers from across the UK have dominated the European ‘Ovinpiades’ Young Shepherd Competition in Paris. The farmers were required to…
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Sheep and lambs rescued from freezing water in Staffordshire
Sheep and lambs have been rescued from a freezing body of water after falling into an icy canal yesterday afternoon. Staffordshire Fire and Rescue…
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Three sheep have throats cut and carcasses removed on Suffolk farm
Three sheep have had their throats cut and their carcasses removed on a farm in Suffolk. Police are now appealing for witnesses following reports of…
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Dog attack on livestock causes 'distressed' farmer to stop sheep farming
Police are appealing for more information following a serious incident of livestock worrying which has left a farmer to give up sheep farming…
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New report highlights severe scale of dog attacks on livestock
A new report has been released highlighting the scale of dog attacks on livestock - livestock worrying - and the challenges faced by police forces in…
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