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Two sheep dead due to dog attack in southern Scotland
Two sheep have died in a suspected dog attack on a farm in southern Scotland. Police Scotland officers are now appealing for witnesses in the case of…
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Welsh shearers set record by hand shearing total of 397 sheep in nine hours
Two Welsh blade shearers have become UK champions for the ‘Nine Hour Two Stand Blade Shearing on Lambs’, setting a new record. Starting at 5.00am on…
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Cumbria Police crack down on sheep theft with three-day operation
Police have carried out a three-day operation to tackle sheep theft and associated rural crime. FarmingUK revealed that in September alone, there has…
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Welsh food and farming businesses set sights on Middle Eastern markets
Two food and farming businesses from Wales are prioritising expansion to markets in the Middle East and will be attending a high-profile Welsh…
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Animal rights activists say wearing wool is 'cruel', but public disagree overwhelmingly
Animal rights activists have come out in force against the British wool industry, explaining to the public that wearing wool is cruel. Animal rights…
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Sheep racing event in North Yorkshire could be banned due to petition
Animal rights activists have again set up an online petition calling for the ban on a traditional sheep racing event, this time in North Yorkshire…
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Rumours surface showing Gove's preparedness to fast-track lynx re-introduction
The sheep industry has reacted with worry after rumours have surfaced that Defra Secretary Michael Gove may be prepared to fast-track a decision on…
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UK breeds at risk from exotic animal disease outbreaks
The Government has created a list of native farm animal breeds considered to be at particular risk of an outbreak of exotic disease. The list has…
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90 lambs stolen from Scottish farm as UK sees rise in livestock crime
Ninety lambs have been stolen from a North-east Scottish farm, and police are now appealing for witnesses as farmers across the UK experience heavy…
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Northern Ireland farmers call for five-year Brexit transition period amid potential 'collapse'
Northern Ireland meat industry could decline by 21%, with exports to the EU "collapsing" by over 90%, if the UK reverts to WTO trading conditions in…
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