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High-tech paint laced with micro-dots trialled to help stop sheep rustling
A futuristic paint which is laced with thousands of micro-dots is being trialled in the fight against the growing issue of sheep rustling and…
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Antibiotic taskforce announces new targets to reduce use in livestock
Targets for further reducing, refining or replacing antibiotic use across the key livestock sectors have been announced. It follows news that sales…
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'Record low': 27 per cent drop in use of antibiotics in livestock
There has been a 27 per cent drop in use of antibiotics in food-producing animals since 2014, according to new government figures. Sales of…
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€10 million campaign to boost lamb consumption announced
A €10 million campaign to boost lamb consumption over the next three years was announced today by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board…
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Night-time intruder blamed for spate of Staffordshire sheep attacks
An investigation has been launched after five sheep were killed in a field over the course of a fortnight. The animals were killed by a suspected dog…
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Bill to ban live export of animals for slaughter passes first hurdle
An MP's bill to ban live export of animals for slaughter hopes to set out ways in which the UK can do so after Brexit. Former cabinet minister…
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Farmer 'at end of tether' after losing fifth of flock to relentless dog attacks
A farmer has spoken of his anger towards those who leave dogs off leads in the countryside after losing a fifth of his flock since the start of July…
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Sheep dies after being shot "with nails", police seeking information
A sheep has died in Wales after it was shot "with nails", according to South Wales Police. A spokeswoman for South Wales Police said the force did…
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Video shows journey of British wool from field to delivery
British Wool has launched its new short film "The British Wool Story", which takes viewers through the story of wool from the sheep in the field to…
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UK could see 30 per cent lamb export boost to US
The UK could see a 30 per cent boost in lamb exports to the United States following a successful visit by the US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue…
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