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Sheep producers urged to vaccinate against pasteurellosis
With lamb prices climbing on weaker sterling during March and an early Easter, sheep producers are being urged to realise full value for the 2013…
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Government urged to support struggling farmers
The National Farmers' Union has urged the government and landlords to support struggling farmers who have lost livestock due to the extreme weather…
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Buy British to support snow-hit livestock farmers, urge NFU
The National Farmers' Union has urged the public to 'buy British' to support livestock farmers affected by the recent extreme weather conditions. The…
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Spring season 'will bring high parasite risks' for livestock
According to the NADIS Parasite Forecast, the spring season from April will bring high parasite risks for sheep and cattle, particularly affecting…
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Schmallenberg confirmed on Scottish farm
Confirmation that the Schmallenberg virus (SBV) has been discovered in Scotland for the first time has come as a 'disappointing blow' to Scottish…
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Sheep and cattle perishing in freeze
Unseasonable snow and icy conditions are causing thousands of sheep and cattle to perish along with added fears of disruptions in feed and fuel…
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RSPCA 'disappointed' at judicial review refusal
The RSPCA has vowed 'to keep fighting' after a High Court judge backed an earlier decision to refuse a judicial review into the regulation of live…
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Scotland sees decrease in livestock numbers
Scotland's Chief Statistician today published results from the 2012 December Agricultural Survey, covering winter sown crops, hay and silage…
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EU sheep tag legislation 'unworkable' say Scottish farmers
Scottish farmers have been at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg supporting German farmers in their case challenging the rules that require…
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Lamb prices and Schmallenberg 'worrying farmers'
Adverse weather conditions and cheap imports are suppressing the domestic lamb market and ruining margins, according to the NFU. The union recently…
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