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Sheep keepers reminded of tagging rule change
NFU Cymru is reminding sheep keepers that from 1 January 2016, the non-electronic slaughter tag will no longer be allowed as the single tagging…
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NFU urges Morrisons to be clear on lamb this festive season
The NFU says it’s extremely disappointed that Morrisons high profile commitment to consumers to source 100 per cent British lamb has slipped just a…
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2,000 livestock have died in recent floods
Around 2,000 sheep and cattle are believed to have drowned during the floods, according to new figures. Flood defences performed as they were…
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'Persistency and palatability key to 2016 grass success'
Livestock farmers in the UK, who are considering reseeding fields and pastures in spring 2016, should think carefully about the persistency and…
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Levy boards submit possible new mechanism for red meat levy
The red meat levy boards in England, Scotland and Wales have submitted a briefing document to Ministers in England, Scotland and Wales outlining an…
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NSA to give away £3,600 worth of prizes in 2016 giveaway
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has teamed up with no less than three companies for its new membership recruitment campaign in 2016. FecpakG2…
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Parasites pose threat to winter stock
The threat to productivity from parasites in sheep and cattle should not be ignored over the winter period, warns Merial Animal Health, as the NADIS…
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126 sheep stolen from farm in Bury, Greater Manchester
Up to 126 sheep and two rams have reportedly been stolen from a farm in Greater Manchester. It is believed the incident happened between the days of…
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Farmers threaten protest as Tesco lamb talks break down
Talks between farmers and Tesco over reducing the amount of New Zealand lamb on its shelves have broken down, according to Farmers for Action, and…
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UK farming unions address sheep concerns in Brussels
The Ulster Farming Union Beef and Lamb Chairman, Crosby Cleland travelled to Brussels last week to represent the UK Farming Unions at the EU…
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