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#LoveLambWeek: Sheep farmers call on consumers to put lamb back on plates
The next generation of sheep farmers has called on the next generation of shoppers to put lamb back on plates across Britain through Love Lamb Week…
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Kent Wool Growers in administration after hundred years of trading
Farmer-owned wool company Kent Wool Growers Ltd (KWG) has gone into administration after one hundred years of trading. KWG was established in…
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Farmers urged to vaccinate to control enzootic abortion in ewes
In order to reduce antimicrobial use on farm, sheep producers are being encouraged by AHDB to vaccination so enzootic abortion is better controlled…
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‘Tremendous opportunity’: Livestock group urges new Brexit export outlets
A group of UK livestock industry representatives has called on the Government to start acting now to help secure new export outlets for the industry…
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Sheep put down after being found in car boot following helicopter search
Sheep have been put down after being found in a car boot following police helicopter search in Rutland. Rutland police were called at 8.30am…
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Criminals steal 134 sheep worth £10,000 from Perthshire
A Scottish farmer has had close to £10,000 worth of sheep stolen over the past 10 months, according to Police Scotland. Police Scotland is appealing…
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Ewe blood test results reveal 'urgent need' for pre-tupping vaccination
It’s likely that an insidious infectious disease was a significant cause of barrenness or abortion in ewes last year, according to an analysis of the…
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Asda and Tesco shamed in shelfwatch survey flooking at imported lamb in Scotland
As Scotland’s lamb sales approach peak season, the latest shelf watch study undertaken by farmers found that 11 per cent of lamb available in…
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Mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses announced by Government
The Government plans to install mandatory CCTV in all slaughterhouses in England, with the veterinary industry calling it a ‘huge win’ for animal…
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New gold and silver tags for rams to show farmers top genetic quality
New gold and silver tags for rams are hoping to help farmers identify top genetic quality. Signet, the national genetic evaluation service for cattle…
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