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Caution issued as dozens of sheep stolen from farms across Powys
Dozens of sheep have been stolen from farms across Powys in recent weeks, with police urging the public to come forward with more information. Most…
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Haemonchus: Cases of blood-sucking parasites rise in northern UK
Sheep farmers are being told to remain vigilant for a blood-sucking worm that can be hard to spot as cases rise across the whole of the UK. Cases of…
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MPs and peers highlight importance of UK's native livestock breeds
The importance of native breeds of livestock to a sustainable future for UK farming and land management has been highlighted by parliamentarians. A…
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Norwegian farmer crowned champion at World Sheepdog Trials
A Norwegian farmer and his sheepdog have been world champions during the World Sheepdog Trials, which took place at Gill Hall Estate in Northern…
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Rising exports and lower imports help Scottish lamb prices stay firm
A reduced supply of finished lambs across Britain, rising export volumes and lower imports from abroad have been supporting the lamb price in…
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British Wool wins contract to handle Isle of Man wool
British Wool will now accept Isle of Man farmers to the collective marketing scheme after being awarded the contract to handle the wool produced on…
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First female shearing record bid lodged for Scotland
Scottish sheep shearing guru Una Cameron has thrown her moccasins in the catching pen for a crack at the world sheep shearing record. Una, from St…
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Scientists investigate new technologies to tackle liver fluke
Scientists are investigating new technologies, including environmental DNA analysis and the use of wearable behaviour sensors, to tackle liver fluke…
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Updates to Sheep Dipping Code of Practice provides more clarity for sector
New updates to the cross-industry Mobile Sheep Dipping Code of Practice have been made to ensure the ongoing effectiveness and safe use of…
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Woman sentenced after 27 incidents of dogs worrying livestock
A woman who repeatedly failed to keep her dogs under control, including around livestock, has been convicted at court. Livia Morvay, 65, was…
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