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Rise in dirty livestock presented to abattoirs during winter
Following a rise in dirty animals being presented to abattoirs this winter, farmers are being reminded of the importance of sending clean livestock…
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Eight innovative farm projects receive major funding
The European Innovation Partnership Wales has approved 8 agricultural projects to date since being awarded the major Welsh Government Project. With a…
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Sheep rescued after trapping its head in tree trunk
A sheep had to be rescued after getting its head stuck in a tree trunk in Greater Manchester this week. The RSPCA's animal collection officer (ACO)…
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'Absolute catastrophe': Norwegians say reintroducing lynx would harm UK farming
A farming delegation has visited Norway to hear of the devastating consequences that rewilding has on the industry. UK farming unions have said it is…
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65 lambs attacked by out-of-control dogs on farm, killing 37
A man has been charged after 65 lambs were attacked by two dogs at a Scottish farm, killing 37. The incident happened in the Turiff area of…
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Wales' sheep population passes 10 million mark for first time since 2002
Newly-released statistics show that the sheep population in Wales has passed the 10 million mark for the first time since the turn of the century…
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Dorset sees six cases of sheep worrying in space of two weeks
There has been six reports of sheep worrying in Dorset alone since late November, according to the police. Sheep have had to be put down because of…
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Wettest summer in years means high fluke and worm risk for sheep and cattle
The wettest summer for many years has led to a high risk of liver fluke infection in sheep and cattle across large areas of the UK. The warning…
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Farmers question credibility of proposals to ban live exports post-Brexit
Farmers have challenged the credibility of proposals to ban the live export of livestock from the UK following Brexit. The subject of banning live…
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Gove accused of offering no plan to tackle Brexit 'vet vacuum'
Defra Secretary Michael Gove has been accused of offering no plan to tackle the threat of migrant veterinary workers leaving post-Brexit. The…
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