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Sheep farmers raise fresh concern over possible lynx reintroduction
The sheep sector has again raised concerns over possible plans for a licence application that could see a predator species released into the…
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Lamb throughput higher than thought but concerns remain
The latest figures for lambs processed to date were marginally higher than expected by the sector, but concerns remain over the overall declining…
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Project trials DNA test kits to combat dog livestock attacks
A new forensic research project is working with farmers and the police to improve the collection of offending dog DNA from attacked livestock. The…
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EAE vaccine to be unavailable due to batch failure, firm says
There will be a gap in the supply of an enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) vaccine during June to August due to a batch failure in the manufacturing…
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Targeted parasitic worm treatment benefits flocks and finances, study says
New research has highlighted that targeted use of parasitic worm treatment for roundworm in ewes is more effective than blanket treatment. Roundworms…
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Government sets out plans to manage likely bluetongue outbreak
The government has set out new plans to minimise the impact of a likely outbreak of bluetongue as experts fear a surge in cases over the coming…
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Cold and wet spring reduces nematodirus threat to 2024-born lambs
The cold and wet weather in early spring has reduced the nematodirus threat to 2024-born lambs, animal health experts say. Due to the weather, the…
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Farmers given new funding to tackle endemic livestock diseases
The government has announced new funding for farmers to tackle bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) and a range of health conditions in sheep. At the recent…
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Sheep sector welcomes live export ban as Brexit 'effectively closed' trade
The sheep sector has welcomed new legislation banning the exports of live animals for slaughter as Brexit "effectively closed" the trade. A new ban…
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Decline in wool volumes sees reduction in returns for farmers
A fall in wool volumes in 2023 have impacted returns this year by around 7p per kg, British Wool has said amid 'difficult times' for the sector. The…
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