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'Horrendous attacks': Dog owners warned as lambing season approaches
With the traditional lambing season approaching and reports of dog attacks on sheep increasing, the National Sheep Association (NSA) and RSPCA are…
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'Acting contrary to its commitment': Farmers call on Morrisons to adhere to its British lamb policy
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling on Morrisons to adhere to its 100% British lamb policy when sourcing all of its own products. The…
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Six sheep die in Cumbria following dog attack
Police are investigating a report of sheep being worried by a dog on land in Cumbria. The six sheep were injured during the incident near…
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Man arrested after suspected stolen flock of sheep found 'hidden in plain sight'
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of stealing a flock of sheep which was found ‘hidden in plain sight’ on a North Yorkshire field. The…
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Five rare-breed sheep slaughtered in Lincolnshire - police seek information
Five rare-breed sheep have been slaughtered while they grazed on a village field in Lincolnshire. The incident happened over the weekend (5…
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19 sheep stolen in County Antrim, Northern Ireland
19 sheep have been stolen from a farm in Newtownabbey, County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Police are appealing for information after it was reported…
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Dorset police investigating 'shocking' beheading of two lambs
A gruesome attack which saw two lambs decapitated in a Dorchester field is being investigated by Dorset Police. The first headless two month old lamb…
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Welsh government raises issue of 'cheaper imports' with UK minister
Welsh rural affairs secretary Lesley Griffiths has raised the issue of 'cheaper imports' which could enter the market in post-Brexit trade deals in a…
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Brexit: Cheap NZ imports could destroy UK lamb industry, says rural affairs secretary
The British lamb industry could be destroyed by a post-Brexit free trade deal with New Zealand, Welsh rural affairs secretary Lesley Griffiths has…
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Police pursue animal cruelty charges after 52 stolen sheep found in Yeovil
52 sheep have been found in a field in Somerset after being stolen and kept in poor condition. The Rural Crime team said two had to be put down at…
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