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Wiltshire farmer shoots dead dog which savages two sheep
A Wiltshire farmer has shot dead a dog which ran havoc and savaged two of his sheep. The incident happened near the Kennet and Avon Canal on the…
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Mountain team rescue lamb trapped in quarry tunnel
A lamb stuck down a 40 foot deep disused quarry tunnel in the Cumbrian fells has been rescued by the RSPCA and Coniston Mountain Rescue volunteers…
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Grant available to encourage woodlands on upland sheep farms
A new funding opportunity has been created to help Scotland's hill and upland sheep farmers boost their business potential. A special funding package…
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Sheep disease dashboard launched by government
A new sheep disease surveillance dashboard to make it easier for farmers to view sheep disease data has been launched. Developed by the Animal and…
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Scottish farmer given 10-year animal ban after admitting cruelty charges
A Scottish farmer has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after he admitted causing unnecessary suffering to cattle and sheep. George…
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Cereals 2017: Report shows benefits of sheep in arable rotations
A new report on the benefits of sheep in arable rotations, aimed at arable farmers thinking about introducing sheep onto their farms, has been…
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Rare Manx sheep breed 'at risk' to be in spotlight at Isle of Man conference
A conference being held on the Isle of Man will aim to put Manx Loaghtan sheep breed 'in the spotlight', with hopes of greater recognition…
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Police 'not responding effectively' to dog attacks on livestock, says NSA chief
Police forces are 'not responding effectively' to dog attacks on livestock, according to the National Sheep Association (NSA). A new survey taken by…
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North Yorkshire police appeal for witnesses after 14 sheep die
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after 14 sheep died near Huttons Ambo, North Yorkshire. It is believed the sheep, 11 ewes and…
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Soil Association says industrial animal farming is a 'global health issue'
The Soil Association has signed an open letter to the next Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), calling on them to recognise…
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