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Sheep producers offered new support to tackle iceberg diseases
Sheep producers are being offered new support to improve flock health and productivity by identifying and controlling iceberg diseases. The Wales…
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Scottish female sheep shearer prepares for world record attempt
A Scottish female sheep shearer is preparing for her world record attempt, hoping to shear more than 458 sheep in 9 hours. Una Cameron has been on a…
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Ban on the live export of animals from GB comes into effect
The ban on the live export of animals has come into effect, meaning it is now illegal to export livestock for slaughter and fattening from Great…
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Plummeting flock and farm numbers in Wales of 'real concern'
Plummeting flock and farm numbers in Wales is now causing 'real concern', with fears the decline could cause 'irreparable damage' to the industry…
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Project using canine DNA tech from livestock attacks takes next step
An innovative project using canine DNA technology from livestock attacks is taking its next step in the process of engaging with farmers to further…
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Farm trial explores little-known Japanese method of fermenting manure
Scottish livestock farmers are exploring a little-known Japanese method of fermenting manure in the hope it will boost farm productivity and slash…
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Staffs farmer gears up for 8-hour shearing record attempt
Staffordshire based shearer Nick Greaves will be attempting to break the current 8-Hour World Lamb Shearing Record at his farm on 3 August. An…
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Wild Justice to challenge 'over-grazing' of Dartmoor SSSIs
Wild Justice will challenge what it calls the 'over-grazing' of Dartmoor’s commons as part of a bid to bring heathland 'back into a favourable…
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UK sheep slaughter numbers 'substantially down' compared to 2023
New UK abattoir sheep throughout figures have revealed that sheep slaughter numbers are 'substantially down' in the first six months of this year…
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New report compares English beef and lamb standards with EU markets
A new report has compared English beef and lamb standards with European markets to help provide transparency for the sector and the reputation that…
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