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Vaccination urged as bluetongue cases climb in England
Farmers are being urged to vaccinate their flocks and herds as bluetongue virus (BTV-3) continues to spread across England, with confirmed cases now…
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Quarantine urged as autumn ram and ewe sales peak
Buying in new rams and ewes this autumn could bring hidden risks — and farmers are being told that robust quarantine protocols are the best insurance…
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Bluetongue rules ease: Vaccinated livestock soon free to move
Farmers will finally see a relaxation of movement restrictions, as bluetongue-vaccinated livestock will be allowed into Wales without pre-movement…
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Police hunt thieves after large-scale sheep theft in Devon
A number of sheep have been stolen in North Devon in what police describe as a large-scale livestock theft, prompting an urgent appeal for…
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British lamb mission aims to carve out bigger slice of EU market
Britain’s sheep farmers are looking to strengthen their foothold in Europe’s lucrative meat market, with buyers from across the EU travelling to the…
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Five-year plan promised to secure UK livestock vaccines
The National Sheep Association has hailed a new government pledge to tackle vaccine shortages as a vital step for protecting animal health and UK…
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Farewell to the woman who transformed Britain's biggest ram sale
After 32 years at the helm of one of Britain’s biggest sheep sales, Jane Smith is stepping down – marking the end of an era for the NSA Wales &…
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Industry anger at 'ad hoc' bluetongue restrictions
Livestock farmers are warning that muddled, politically driven bluetongue controls are piling costs on the industry while doing little to stop the…
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British Wool at 75: Flying the flag for farmers and fleece
British Wool is celebrating 75 years of championing sheep farmers and flying the flag for UK fleece on the world stage. Established in 1950, the…
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Grazing sheep key to tackling record wildfires, sector says
Britain’s record-breaking wildfires this year show that farmers and their flocks are a vital but often overlooked defence against the flames, the…
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