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Farmers and vets launch UK-first sheep welfare strategy for 2023-2028
Farmers and vets from across the British sheep industry have joined forces to launch a new first-of-its-kind sheep welfare strategy for 2023-2028…
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Farmers told to 'follow the legislation' after bluetongue confirmed
Farmers have been told to 'follow the legislation' on animal movement restrictions after a new emerging strain of bluetongue virus was confirmed on…
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Bluetongue confirmed in cow on farm near Canterbury
A case of Bluetongue has been confirmed in a cow on a farm near Canterbury, with farmers being urged to be 'extremely vigilant' for signs of the…
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Charity fund set up by farmers who rescued 'world's loneliest sheep'
A fund has been set up by Scottish farmers involved in the rescue of the 'world's loneliest sheep' after a tidal wave of goodwill from the public…
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Government's live export ban 'bad news' for the home market
The government's intention to ban live exports is 'bad news' for the home market, the industry has warned amid fears that farmers may see lower…
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Loose dogs kill six sheep and injure 20 in 'shocking' attack
Out-of-control dogs have killed six sheep and injured a further twenty after they ran amok on farmland in Gloucestershire. Police are appealing for…
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Milestone reached in evidencing Welsh hill farms' sustainability credentials
A major milestone in the goal of evidencing the sustainability credentials of Welsh hill farms has been reached with the establishment of a…
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Sheep sector urges 'measured approach' to commons at Dartmoor inquiry
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has called for a 'measured, sustainable approach' to commons across the UK as part of an inquiry into…
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Beware of sheep and cattle parasites this autumn, farmers told
Although the early autumn warm weather has led to an extended grazing period, farmers are being told to be vigilant for increased parasite burdens…
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Defra pledges to cut emissions through methane suppressing feed products
Defra has today confirmed it will work with farmers to encourage the widespread adoption of methane suppressing feed products. The government has…
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