Sheep
Conservation grazing in Leicestershire: It’s a maaa-rvellous idea!
A RARE breed of sheep could be the key to preserving some of Leicestershire's most treasured countryside. A group of Leicestershire experts are…
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Lamb promotion work sees results
The recent heavyweight Autumn Lamb promotion campaign carried out by the English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) has helped increase retail lamb…
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Sheep industry a vulnerable target on government's anti-livestock agenda, says Wool Board Chairman
The UK's national sheep flock is a target on the government's hit list for livestock production, according to British Wool Marketing Board chairman…
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Lambing season leads to Quad Bike safety warning
As the lambing season approaches, potentially one of the busiest times of the year for using quad bikes, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is…
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Sheep tagging to add 'Unnecessary financial burden' to local farmers
The decision by European Agriculture Ministers to impose mandatory electronic tagging of sheep and goats by the end of 2009 has attracted strong…
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Further clarification of new rules on sheep double-tagging
An expert from tag specialists, Ritchey has announced that Defra has issued further clarification relating to the new rules on sheep double-tagging…
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Free blood testing service to identify cause of barren ewes
Intervet has launched its annual free blood testing service, Barren EweCheck, which aims to identify whether or not ewes have been exposed to…
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Electronic identification of sheep and goats‏
The EU Council of Ministers have today agreed on 31 December 2009 as the obligatory implementation date for the introduction of electronic…
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New stocks of sheep vaccine offer effective relief from the physical and financial pains of footrot
Sheep farmers can break free from the footrot cycle by implementing a whole-flock control programme of vaccination thanks to new supplies of a…
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NFU Cymru urges Assembly not to gold plate sheep ID rules
NFU Cymru has urged the Welsh Assembly Government to adopt a minimalist approach when it comes to implementing the new Sheep ID regulations from 12…
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