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Current legalisation will not allow proposed lynx release, warns sheep industry
Current legalisation will not allow a proposed lynx release into the UK wild to take place, the sheep industry has warned. With rumours abound of an…
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Sheep attack in North Yorkshire leaves one dead
A farmer from North Yorkshire has issued a plea after one of her sheep died from horrific injuries caused to the neck. Shepherdess Rachel Turnbull…
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£5000 reward offered to find 200 missing sheep
A young farmer has come back from her holiday to devastating news that 71 ewes and around 130 lambs had been stolen. Lorna Sidebottom created a…
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Cambridgeshire council forced to pull 'live sheep race' after petition launched
A Cambridgeshire council has been forced to pull a live sheep race after a petition said the event would be 'terrifying' for the animals. The event…
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71 ewes missing: Young farmer returns from holiday to devastating news
A young farmer has come back from her holiday to devastating news that 71 ewes and around 130 lambs had been stolen. Lorna Sidebottom created a…
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Sainsbury's switches to 100% British lamb next month
From next month, all of Sainsbury's lamb products will be 100% sourced from British farms, after making the announcement last May. The retailer said…
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China delegation visits UK to learn about lamb production
Sheep and goat experts from China have made a special visit to see lamb production in the UK as part of a 12-day visit. The 23 delegates visited…
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British Wool's Head Grader wins trophy for his support and knowledge
The Cotswold Sheep Society has awarded British Wool’s Head Grader for his support and knowledge in the wool industry. As raw wool arrives at the…
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30-year-old Kiwi to arrive in UK to take on 'Eight Hour World Shearing Record'
30-year-old New Zealander Rowland Smith is preparing to take on the ‘Eight Hour Ewe World Shearing Record’ next month in the UK. Rowland's record…
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Breeders to spot top ranking rams with new identifiers
New point of sale identifiers will allow breeders to spot top rams at sales thanks to a new initiative from Signet Breeding Services. The gold and…
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