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Farming industry concerned over Gove's 'green Brexit' commitment
The farming industry has told of its concern over Defra Secretary Michael Gove's commitment to a 'green Brexit' , one which focuses on animal welfare…
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Overuse of antibiotics in farming 'one of the biggest threats' to human health
The overuse of antibiotics in farming has been highlighted as one of the biggest threats to human health, a UN report warns. It warned that…
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Young farmers sought to help develop UK sheep industry
Young farmers are being sought to help develop the UK sheep industry, with the deadline for applications fast approaching. The National Sheep…
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British farmers' free trade worry as US farm antibiotic use 'twice as high' as UK
US farm antibiotic use is now more than twice as high per animal as it is in the UK, according to new analysis. Fresh analysis published by the food…
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Farmer in possession of 11 carcasses was making illegal meat 'smokies'
A 61-year-old farmer was found to be in the possession of 11 sheep carcasses used to prepare an illegal meat called smokies, a court heard. Carmelo…
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Dolly the sheep didn't die prematurely because of cloning, scientists claim
Early concerns that Dolly the cloned sheep suffered from arthritis were unfounded, a study suggests. The research by the University of Nottingham and…
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Polish meat industry given 'Great British lamb experience'
The Polish meat industry were given a thoroughly ‘Great British lamb experience’ when they made a special visit to the UK this month. The tour was…
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Farmers urged to give rams more attention to improve working lives
Farmers are being urged to give rams in commercial flocks more attention to improve their working lives. The working lives of rams could be improved…
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Out-of-control dog suspected of killing 16 sheep in Hampshire
Hampshire police has sent out a strong-worded warning to dog walkers after a farmer discovered the dead bodies of 16 sheep in his field. The farmer…
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Rare sheep fall to their deaths after dog chased them over cliff edge
A rare breed of sheep were chased over the cliff edge due to an out-of-control dog, with two sheep falling to their deaths. In total, four Manx sheep…
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