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Hole in one for lost lamb who scores new home after rescue from golf course
Golfers enjoying a quick round had quite the shock on Friday evening after a lost lamb wandered onto the course. A group of teenage girls, who…
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Farmers 'angry' over level of imported lamb this Easter
Farmers are 'justifiably angry' at the level of imported lamb products on British supermarket shelves this Easter. NFU Scotland members have been…
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Sheep farmers warned over parasite in pregnant ewes
UK sheep producers should 'assume' their flock has been exposed to a parasite that causes toxoplasmosis and aim to protect young ewes, according to…
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Officers find 13 sheep dumped by rustlers in Scotland
Trading Standards officers have rescued a flock of sheep which were apparently dumped by rustlers. The North Ayrshire Council team rescued the…
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'Escalating excitement' over prospect of re-establishing agri-trade with US
There is a sense of 'escalating excitement' for Welsh Lamb in the US once trade is re-established for lamb exports, according to Hybu Cig Cymru –…
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Sheep industry says UK doesn't need to heighten animal welfare laws post-Brexit
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said the UK doesn't need to improve animal welfare laws post-Brexit, and that the UK is already leading the…
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Survey launched as concern continues over dog attacks on sheep
Farmers who have experienced sheep worrying by dogs are being urged to share their views. As cases of dog worrying continue to be reported, the…
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Livestock at risk of being stolen for 'cheap meat' as skinned sheep found in Surrey
The skinned remains of a sheep have been found in Felbridge, Surrey with police linking two other similar incidents in the area. Councillors have…
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Dog attack on sheep at lambing time prompts industry to issue out urgent call
Warning: you may find the images of the sheep’s injuries distressing Another dog attack on sheep at lambing time has brought the issue of sheep…
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Police force uses DNA evidence from sheep to secure conviction against rustler
A Welsh police force has used DNA evidence to secure a conviction against a man charged with handling stolen sheep. It is the first time evidence of…
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