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Gove urged to support EU change in sheep disease controls
A farming union has written to Michael Gove calling on him to support a proposed change to European rules on TSE controls that could help strip out…
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Attacked by 'some sort of animal': Police look into bizarre sheep deaths in Scotland
The remains of two dead sheep found in fields in southern Scotland have led police to say they have been attacked by "some sort of animal". The…
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New NFU Cymru Less Favoured Area Chairman vows to connect with young farmers
A beef and sheep farmer from Aberystwyth has been elected as the new NFU Cymru Less Favoured Area Board Chairman. Richard Tudor, who farms at his 550…
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Seven sheep die and two injured due to dog attack in Flintshire
Seven sheep have died and two injured in another dog attack which has plagued north Wales recently. The attack happened in Lixwm, Flintshire. Seven…
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Laser beam technology to deter eagles from killing lambs under trial
Laser beam technology is being trialled in Scotland as a method to deter sea eagles from kidnapping lambs. The lasers will be shone onto hillsides in…
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Schmallenberg Virus found in Dumfries and Galloway
Vets have found signs that the midge-borne Schmallenberg Virus had been circulating in Dumfries and Galloway in the autumn of 2017. The results have…
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Celebrity farmer suggests badger caused death of sheep on viral social media post
A celebrity farmer has caused a stir on social media after suggesting badgers killed his sheep. Martin Irvine, who has appeared in BBC documentary…
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'Not a lot we can do as farmers': Sheep killed before Christmas in dog attack
Sheep have been killed by out-of-control dogs just before Christmas day, with one farmer saying "not a lot" can stop such incidents from happening…
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Woman charged following sheep worrying incident in Scotland
A woman has been charged following a sheep worrying incident in Aberdeenshire, further highlighting the legal trouble dog walkers can face when…
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Welsh farmer promotes mutton on Jamie Oliver programme
A Welsh sheep farmer has highlighted the versatility of mutton thanks to publicity from Jamie Oliver’s Channel 4 programme. Gwaun Valley beef and…
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