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Cost of dog attacks on livestock rises 67 percent in past two years
New figures by NFU Mutual how that the cost of dog attacks on livestock rose by 67 percent across the UK in the past two years. The record level of…
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Northern Irish farmer given award for outstanding contribution to sheep industry
A Northern Irish farmer has been announced the winner of an award dedicated to shining a light on someone who has made an important contribution to…
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Kent experiences three separate sheep worrying incidents in matter of days
Kent Police are appealing for information following three reports of sheep being killed by dogs in the south-eastern county. At 8.44am on Monday (5…
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UK 'moving backwards' with animal welfare as non-stun figures double
The UK is "moving backwards" on animal welfare as sheep slaughtered in Britain without being stunned first has doubled in figures. According to…
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Sheep industry pledges to 'robustly defend' live exports in face of potential ban
The National Sheep Association has pledged to "robustly defend" what is a "legitimate and important" activity for the sheep industry as the prospect…
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Twenty-three sheep stolen from Devon farm
Twenty-three sheep have been stolen from a farm in North Devon, and police are now searching for any information. The sheep were stolen by rustlers…
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Dog kills pregnant sheep again in second attack in fortnight
A second devastating dog attack on sheep in less than a fortnight has left another pregnant ewe dead and two others with bites to their necks. The…
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Farmers will age sheep more accurately thanks to 'streamlined' method
Farmers will be able to more accurately age sheep after a vote by a Committee that allows Member States greater clarity on sheep going into the food…
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Total income from Scottish farming estimated to increase by £245m in 2017
Total income from Scottish farming is estimated to have increased by £245 million in 2017, after a modest increase in 2016. The Scottish Government…
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Dog kills four pregnant sheep in north east Scotland
Police in Moray are investigating a sheep worrying incident which occurred earlier this week, resulting in the deaths of four sheep. The dog attack…
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