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Three sheep slaughtered and one beheaded on Lincs farm
Three sheep have been slaughtered and one beheaded on farmland in Lincolnshire, as concerns continue to increase over the UK's illegal meat trade…
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Research warns of 'serious consequences' of poor colostrum storage
New on-farm research is highlighting the 'serious unintended consequences' of poor colostrum storage and equipment hygiene. The vast majority (80%)…
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Farmers urged to consider pre-lambing treatments this year
Animal health experts are encouraging sheep producers across the UK to consider their pre-lambing worming treatments this year. A targeted approach…
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New 'battle bluetongue' campaign urges farmers to vaccinate flocks
Farmers are being urged to consult their vet about vaccinating their herd or flock against bluetongue this spring as part of the new 'battle…
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Bluetongue vaccines approved for emergency use in Wales
Three bluetongue vaccines have been approved for emergency use in Wales, with an online general licence to be made available in March. Welsh…
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Sheep meat imports to UK increases by over one-third
Sheep meat imports to the UK increased by 37% in 2024, with Australia and New Zealand's share rising, according to new AHDB analysis. For the whole…
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Calls for fair treatment of hill farms as many 'crippled from all angles'
Upland farmers are being 'crippled from all angles', with the NFU and charities calling for the government to treat them more fairly in the…
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RamCompare hits milestone with call out for new ram nominations
The RamCompare project is celebrating its tenth year in 2025 and is once again seeking new rams to join this year's breeding season. The national…
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UK red meat exports reach record level as beef demand grows
Global appetite for beef helped the value of the UK’s red meat exports to reach its highest level, worth £1.77 billion last year. Full year figures…
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Suffolk farmer fined £27,000 after dozens of dead sheep found
A Suffolk farmer has been ordered to pay out £27,000 after he left dozens of dead sheep on his land for weeks. Richard Parry, a farmer and company…
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