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Farmer praised after rescuing stranded sheep from quicksand
A farmer has rescued a sheep after it became stuck in quicksand in Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, with emergency teams praising him for his quick action…
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Two iconic British sheep breeds added to urgent 'priority' list
Two of the UK’s most cherished native sheep breeds - the Manx Loaghtan and the Leicester Longwool - have been escalated to the most urgent ‘priority’…
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Livestock auctions deliver £2.5 billion boost as prices surge
The latest throughput and turnover figures reveal a significant uplift in livestock values, underscoring the role of live auctions in supporting…
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Unseasonably warm spring alters parasite risk for lambs in 2025
As 2025 sees an unseasonably warm start to spring, sheep farmers are being reminded that rising temperatures alone don't tell the full story when it…
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Police seek dog owner after 5-week-old lamb left seriously injured
Police are appealing for more information following a dog attack that left a five-week-old lamb seriously injured on farmland near the Anglesey…
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Union calls for more grazing to tackle wildfire threat
The Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) is calling for livestock grazing to be recognised as a key tool in preventing wildfires across Northern Ireland…
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Calls for upland grazing review as wildfire risk grows
The sheep sector is calling for urgent talks on upland management, warning that reduced grazing may be raising wildfire risks across the UK. Fire…
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Farmers fear increase in Easter dog attacks on lambs
Dog owners are being told to act responsibly this Easter by keeping their pets on leads while visiting the countryside, to help prevent attacks on…
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RamCompare seeks new farms for upcoming testing season
The UK’s leading sheep progeny testing project is looking for new commercial farms across England and Wales to take part in the upcoming season. The…
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Dog attacks on sheep continue to devastate farms, survey says
Concerns have been raised over the continued failure of UK dog owners to recognise the serious threat their pets pose to farm animals, particularly…
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