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Rising bluetongue cases in Europe leads to new UK warning
An increasing number of bluetongue cases in Europe has led the UK’s chief veterinary officer to call for renewed vigilance and responsible sourcing…
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Project helps Rhug Estate facilitate major sheep flock change
The Rhug Estate near Corwen will now facilitate major change in its large-scale sheep flock thanks to fully-funded advice from the Welsh Sheep…
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Sheep sector warns of 'alarming rise' in illegal meat imports
There has been an 'alarming rise' in illegal sheep meat imports, with the sector warning they could pose significant threats to UK farmers and public…
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Firms make sheep weighing and data management 'more affordable'
Livestock management platform iLivestock has collaborated with stock handling manufacturer Rappa to break down cost barriers by delivering a fully…
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Enzootic abortion vaccine shortage extended to October
There will be a further shortage in the supply of the enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) vaccine Cevac Chlamydia until October, it has been confirmed…
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Farmers urged to take part in lamb castration and tail docking survey
Sheep producers are being encouraged to take part in a new NFU survey exploring the practices of castration and tail docking. The union is seeking…
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Staffordshire shearer sets new World shearing record
A Staffordshire shearer was top of the world after setting a new world shearing record on his farm near Stafford over the weekend. Nick Greaves…
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New report underlines UK sheep sector's role in sustainable agriculture
A new report has brought together evidence to underline the UK sheep sector's role in sustainable agriculture, and what more can be done to progress…
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UK-wide 'Love Lamb Week' set to celebrate British lamb producers
'Love Lamb Week' is set to make a return in September in a bid to promote British lamb by encouraging the public to try the meat in different ways…
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Livestock rustlers steal 36 lambs from Staffordshire farm
The police are appealing for more information after livestock rustlers stole 36 lambs from a farm in Staffordshire. The largescale theft happened on…
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