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Two sheep die after dog attack in Cumbria
Two sheep have died in a suspected livestock worrying incident by a dog in Cumbria. Between 8am on Wednesday 29th March and 10am on Thursday 30th…
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Sheep industry raises concerns at possible wolf re-introduction into the wild
Is it understood that a pack of wolf cubs has been imported to a wildlife park in Devon as the first step in ultimately introducing wolves into the…
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New estimated breeding value produced to combat intestinal roundworm challenge
A project supported by AHDB has produced an estimated breeding value (EBV) which will enable Lleyn sheep breeders to select animals for their…
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Up to 30 sheep stolen in North Yorkshire
Police are appealing for information after the theft of between 25 and 30 sheep from a field in North Yorkshire. Some time from Monday 20 March to…
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Eleven animals dead due to loose dog on Lancashire farm
Six sheep, two lambs and three geese have died following a dog attack at a farm in Burnley, Lancashire. Newborn lambs were among the animals killed…
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Government proposes to give Scottish hill farmers parachute payments in 2018
It has been proposed that hill farmers and crofters in Scotland’s most fragile and remote areas will receive a parachute payment in 2018 of 80% of…
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Local farmers at risk as 79 sheep stolen in Lancashire
Farmers have been warned to be on alert after two separate incidents of stolen sheep and lambs were reported in Lancashire. The first raid happened…
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Scottish cattle reaches lowest level since 1950s
The number of cattle on Scottish farms and crofts has reached its lowest level since the 1950s, according to figures in the latest farm census…
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NFU raises livestock worrying concerns with MPs and Peers
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has told MPs and Peers at Parliament that livestock worrying remains a 'major concern' for the industry. Farmer and…
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Schmallenberg Virus confirmed in two Scottish flocks near English border
A devastating virus which can cause stillbirths or birth defects in livestock has been confirmed in lambs in two Scottish flocks near the border with…
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