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Second teenager arrested after car mowed 14 sheep down
A second teenager has been arrested by Surrey Police after fourteen lambs were killed by a car which drove onto a field. Surrey Police are…
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Wales' post-Brexit farming scheme 'risks reducing 122,000 livestock units'
An impact assessment has found that Wales' new post-Brexit farming scheme risks reducing 122,000 livestock units, representing a 'shocking' 11% fall…
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Project to build automated field system to monitor lamb growth trends
Sheep producers may soon be able to boost flock efficiency as a three-year project begins development of a field based automated system to monitor…
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Car mows down sheep in Surrey field causing death of 14 lambs
Police are urging the public to come forward with more information after fourteen lambs were killed by a car which drove onto a field. Surrey Police…
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Bluetongue confirmed in new county as cases continue to rise
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has urged farmers to remain vigilant for bluetongue virus after confirmation of a case in Suffolk, making it the…
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Sheep breeder to sell pure bred flock of Texel and Charollais in-lamb ewes
A well-known sheep breeder has decided to sell his flock of pure bred Texel and Charollais in-lamb ewes at a dispersal sale at Shrewsbury Livestock…
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Sheep farmers urged to access support amid 'impactful' disease outbreaks
Sheep farmers are being encouraged to seek support if they need it as cases of bluetongue and Schmallenberg virus continue to add pressure on the…
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New 12-month project seeks to improve UK sheep fleece quality
A new project seeks to further British sheep farming and wool industries’ productivity through opportunities to improve fleece quality. The 12-month…
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Over 50 bluetongue cases as farmers hold 'urgent' meeting tonight
Over 50 bluetongue cases have been recorded in Norfolk and Kent as farmers and vets meet tonight for an 'urgent' update on the situation. A farmer…
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Challenges facing 2023 Scottish lamb crop to be tackled in free webinar
Scottish sheep farmers are being invited to join a webinar addressing issues that have faced the 2023 lamb crop, including high worm burdens and feed…
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