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Europe-wide project identifies 100 solutions to sheep health issues
A three-year project spanning eight European countries including the UK has identified nearly 100 solutions to farmers’ sheep health and nutrition…
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Sheep sector raises worry over 'pandemic puppies' amid rise in attacks
The sheep sector has raised concerns over 'pandemic puppies' following a spike in livestock worrying incidents. The National Sheep Association (NSA)…
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Government accused of being 'in turmoil' after dropping animal welfare bill
The sheep sector has criticised the government for being 'in turmoil' after it announced its flagship legislation looking to improve animal welfare…
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Project seeks farmers' views on livestock ear tag loss and retention
A project investigating the factors impacting on ear tag loss and retention in cattle and sheep in Scotland has now launched an online survey. The…
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Sheep farmers reminded of new vet attestation rule at end of year
The sheep sector is stepping up efforts to help inform farmers of the requirement to obtain a signed declaration to allow the future sale of animals…
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Performance recording accelerating genetic progress and output in Welsh hill flock
Performance recording is accelerating genetic progress and output in a Welsh hill flock, with gains being made at the top end filtering through the…
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Defra announces payment uplift for upland farms under ELM schemes
Defra has announced a payment uplift for upland farms under the UK's new Environment Land Management (ELM) schemes following months of industry…
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Police appeal as four lambs decapitated in Forest of Dean
Police are searching for the culprit behind the decapitation of four lambs in the Forest of Dean, with farmers being urged to stay vigilant. The…
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New season lamb prices make firm start to season
New season lamb prices have made a firm start to the season as lambs have been slow to reach markets and abattoirs, according to Quality Meat…
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Welsh handler sells three-year-old working sheep dog for £14.7k
Welsh handler and trialist Dewi Jenkins was 'top dog' again at Skipton Auction Mart’s latest sale of working sheepdogs, with a £14,700 sale. The top…
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