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Bluetongue 'restricted zone' extended as over 100 farms impacted
The government has again extended the 'restricted zone' set up to curb bluetongue virus to include more counties, as over 100 farms have now recorded…
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Wales records first ever case of bluetongue virus
Wales has recorded its first ever case of bluetongue virus, as the whole of the east of England remains in a 'restricted zone' due to surging cases…
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UK-wide survey aims to capture farmers' experiences of bluetongue
The livestock sector has come together to launch a UK-wide survey to better understand the impact bluetongue virus is having on farms. The survey…
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Defra 'working hard' to stop bluetongue spread, Steve Reed says
The Defra Secretary has visited an Essex farm to hear about the worsening bluetongue situation, ensuring them that the government is 'working hard'…
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NSA Wales and Border ram sale breaks records with turnover up 10%
A record breaking NSA Wales & Border ram sale saw a rise in turnover of more than 10% totalling over £2.2 million, with a 92% clearance, 5% up on…
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British wool prices at highest level for four years
British Wool has confirmed a strengthened market for wool with prices at their highest level for four years following a disappointing few years…
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Hill farm resorts to heavy diversification amid subsidy removal
A young couple say they are securing the long-term future of their traditional hill farm by heavily diversifying following the post-Brexit shakeup of…
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Field lab explores willow as natural supplement for young lambs
A new farmer-led field lab taking place in Northumberland is identifying whether willow can be used as a natural supplement for young lambs. The…
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Government extends bluetongue 'restricted zone' to seven counties
The government has extended its 'restricted zone' set up to curb bluetongue virus to seven more counties in England following an uptick in cases…
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Livestock mart trials sheep dipping service as scab 'a real issue'
With sheep scab reaching worrying levels in Scotland, one livestock market is trialling a sheep dipping service at its store and breeding sheep…
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