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Three sheep die in savage dog attack in Wiltshire, further three seriously injured
Three sheep have died following a savage dog attack in a field on the Wiltshire and Dorset border. The incident happened in Semley in the early hours…
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North Wales sheep farmers collaborate to bring PGI Welsh lamb to more plates
Eight North Wales sheep producers are collaborating with a multi-million pound food processing company in a bid to take their PGI Welsh lamb to the…
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Mary Berry leads flock of sheep over London Bridge to promote wool industry
TV chef Mary Berry led twenty sheep across London Bridge in the annual Great Sheep Drive, an event to promote the British wool industry. The peculiar…
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Deal agreed to insure UK's entire sheep population against lynx attacks
The Lynx UK Trust has announced an agreement that will insure the UK's whole sheep population against lynx attacks throughout a proposed trial to…
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Lambs have ears ripped off in suspected dog attack on Scottish Borders farm
Four lambs have suffered "brutal injuries", with three of them having their ears ripped off, in a suspected dog attack in the Scottish Borders. The…
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Sheep rustlers steal 14 sheep and 22 lambs from North Yorks farm
Sheep rustlers have stolen 14 sheep and 22 lambs from a farm in North Yorkshire. Sheep rustling has been reported in Craven, in the…
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Escalating problems of sheep worrying highlighted at animal welfare meeting
The escalating problems caused by livestock worrying have been highlighted at an All Party Group on Animal Welfare (APGAW) in London. The APGAW heard…
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Sheep had tail amputated in medical emergency following brutal dog attack
A sheep has suffered serious injuries and has had to have its own tail amputated following a brutal dog attack. The attack happened in Panshanger…
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Sheep gene insights could help farmers breed healthier animals
Fresh insights into the genetic code of sheep could aid breeding programmes to improve their health and productivity. Scientists have mapped which…
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Vets highlight flood risk to livestock welfare following Storm Aileen
The UK’s veterinary body has highlighted the impact flooding could have on small holders and farmers following the UK's first storm of the season…
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